COURSES
Bachelor of Science in Culinary Arts Management (Top-up) awarded by University of West London

Course code: DCA 5266

Application Deadline:  29th March, 2024

Programme Duration:

  • Start on: 9th September 2024
  • 2 years full-time

Introduction:

  • The Advanced Diploma in Hotel Culinary Management is designed to provide those who are preparing to enter the Hotel Culinary industry with critical awareness of the Menu Studies, Food & Beverage Service Operations, General Kitchen and Kitchen Management, etc. This programme enables individuals to investigate global, regional and local perspectives on Hotel Culinary Arts Management and to enhance their skills and knowledge with practical kitchen experience.

Course Structure:

Year 1
  1. Food Safety and Occupational Safety and Health
    • Food Safety Regulations
    • Risk Management
  2. General Kitchen Operations*
    • Kitchen Operations & Supervision
    • Food Processing
    • Fundamentals of Culinary
  3. Bakery and Pastry 1*
    • Baking Methods
    • Bread and Pastries
  4. Food and Beverage Service Operations 1*
    • Food & Beverage Management
    • Food & Beverage Service
  5. Communication and Report Writing Skills
    • Communication Methods
    • Different Report Writing Skills
  6. Hospitality Sector
    • Quality Customer Service
    • Hotel Operations
  7. Gastronomy
    • Fashionable Garde Manger
    • Creative Western Cuisine
    • Amazing Delicacies
  8. Purchasing Management & Cost Control
    • Purchasing Management
    • Food Cost Control
  9. Menu Studies
    • Menu Planning
    • Menu Design
  10. Catering Theory and Food Preparation
    • Cookery Terms
    • Food Products
  11. Essential skills*
    • Basic Kinife Skills
    • Tossing Technique
  12. International Gastronomy Menu
    • Culture and Gastronomy
    • European Cuisine
    • American Cuisine

* Kitchen Lesson

Year 2
  1. Bakery and Pastry 2 (Professional Bakery and Pastry)*
    • Bread, Cake and Baking Techniques
    • Professional Dessert Making
  2. Food and Beverage Service Operations 2*
    • Restaurant Operations and Supervision
    • Food and Beverage Business Regulations
  3. Kitchen Management
    • Role of Chef
    • Supervisory Skills
  4. Food and Beverage Pairing
    • Wine & Spirits
    • Pairing for Food & Beverage
  5. Hospitality Human Resource Management
    • Human Resource Planning
    • Job Analysis
  6. Hospitality Marketing
    • Marketing Process
    • Marketing Mix
  7. Culinary Business Analysis
    • Developing a Business Startup Plan
    • Business Startup Strategies
  8. Industrial Training
    • Students will be arranged in different types of hotels and take up their industrial training

* Kitchen Lesson


Medium of Instruction: English (supplemented with Cantonese)
 

Tuition Fee:

  • For 2 years: HK$141,100
    • Year 1: $83,000 ($58,100 settled at the time of registration, $24,900 in December)
    • Year 2: $58,100 settled in July
  • Miscellaneous Fee:
    • Year 1: ​HK$4,000 (Includes Chef Uniform x 2, Apron x 1, Plaid Pants x 1, 1 set of Cutlery & Utensils, Insurances, Notes, Recipes & Ingredients)
    • Year 2: ​HK$4,000 (Includes Registration, Notes, Ingredients, Food to take home, Insurances)
 

Entry Requirements:

  • Completion of Secondary 5 with grade E in HKCEE English (Syllabus B) or grade C in English (Syllabus A) or 4.5 in IELTS exam; or
  • Completion of Secondary 6 with Level 2 in the HKDSE English Exam or 4.5 in IELTS exam; and
  • Pass in admission interview.

    Remark: For applicants who do not obtain grade E in HKCEE English (Syllabus B) or grade C in English (Syllabus A) or Level 2 in the HKDSE English Exam or 4.5 in IELTS exam, applicants must pass an English comprehension test on listening and reading to proceed to admission interview.

Tutors:

  • The school has a team of professional European and Ameraican tutors to provide professional training for students.

Award & Assessment:

  • Upon completion of all the modules successfully, students will receive an Advanced Diploma in Hotel Culinary Management from Hong Kong Culinary Academy.
  • Achieve 90% attendance or above in each Module
  • Each module must achieve 50% in average of all related assessment tasks (does not include the industrial training)
  • For those who do not meet the English Language Entry Requirement (DSE English Language Level 2 or IELTS level 4.5), they have to attend the mandatory Remedial English Course that must pass before graduation.`

Further Studies:

  • Students can also entry into the final year of a degree programme in B.H.M.S., Switzerland or Derby University or University of West London, UK. It is required to obtain the Advanced Diploma in Hotel Culinary Management and IELTS 6.0 or above.


Application Deadline:   29th March, 2024

Admission:

Contact Us
Hong Kong Culinary Academy

1/F & 2/F, Block C, Cho Yiu Centre,
Cho Yiu Chuen,
6 King Cho Road,
Kwai Chung, Hong Kong

Monday – Friday (0900 – 2000), Saturday (0900 – 1600)
Sunday & public holidays (closed)

TEL: 2156 0612  / 2156 0610

FAX: 2529 6311

 


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