Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Culinary Management
Sunway College Johor Bahru · Bandar Sunway, Malaysia
QS World University Ranking: N/A
Quick Overview
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The Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Culinary Management degree blends culinary artistry with business strategy, preparing graduates for leadership in modern foodservice, hospitality, and food innovation industries.
In Year 1, students develop foundational skills in Culinary Operations and Small Business Ventures, alongside core business modules. Year 2 expands their knowledge with Nutrition and Sustainable Food Supply Chains, complemented by a 10-week industry internship, and Year 3 includes another 10-week internship plus a research project.
🎯 Course & Curriculum
Course structure
- Basic Culinary Operations and Food Service Operations to build core kitchen and service foundations.
- Business of Tourism and Hospitality and Fundamentals of Accounting to connect culinary work with business basics.
- English for the Hospitality and Service Industry plus Food Safety and Sanitation for industry-ready communication and compliance.
- Intermediate Culinary Operations and Principles of Techniques of Baking and Pastry to strengthen technical competencies.
- Food and Nutrition and Sustainable Food Supply Chain Management to apply nutrition and sustainability across food systems.
- Internship Part 1 (10 weeks) and AI Foundation and Applications to combine workplace experience with modern food-industry tools.
- Pathway electives including Artisanal Patisserie options (Bistronomic, Boutique, Gastronomic Pastry) or AI and Digital Solutions options (Digital Business, Digital Economy, Digital Marketing).
- Advanced Culinary Techniques and Malaysian Cuisine to refine culinary leadership and specialist knowledge.
- Internship Part 2 (10 weeks) and the Research Project to demonstrate applied learning and capstone-level outcomes.
- Research Methods to support the Research Project and structured problem-solving.
- Essentials of Employability and programme-wide industry preparation for career readiness.
- Entrepreneurial Mindset & Skills and selected electives to prepare you for leadership in foodservice, food innovation, and digital food media.
Curriculum
| Semester | No. of modules | Module / subject category | credit hours | Semester total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 (Semesters 1–2) | 5 compulsory subjects + 4 compulsory subjects | Basic Culinary Operations | ||
| Business of Tourism and Hospitality | ||||
| English for the Hospitality and Service Industry | ||||
| Food Safety and Sanitation | 4 | |||
| Food Service Operations | ||||
| Fundamentals of Accounting | ||||
| Intermediate Culinary Operations | ||||
| Principles and Techniques of Baking and Pastry | ||||
| Principles of Marketing | ||||
| Small Business Venture | ||||
| Year 2 (Semesters 3–4) | Core subjects + Internship Part 1 + AI and Employability + electives | Advanced Pastry | ||
| Food and Nutrition | ||||
| Sustainable Food Supply Chain Management | ||||
| Internship Part 1 (10 weeks) | ||||
| AI Foundation and Applications | ||||
| Essentials of Employability | ||||
| Bistronomic Pastry (Pathway 1: Artisanal Patisserie) / Digital Business (Pathway 2: AI & Digital Solutions) (choose 1) | ||||
| Year 3 (Semesters 5–6) | Core subjects + Year 3 internship + research project + electives | Advanced Culinary Techniques | ||
| Entrepreneurial Mindset & Skills | ||||
| Malaysian Cuisine | ||||
| Managing People in the Hospitality and Service Industry | ||||
| Research Methods | ||||
| Research Project | ||||
| Internship Part 2 (10 weeks) | ||||
| Food and Beverage Management (Programme Elective) / Wine Studies (Programme Elective) (choose 1) | ||||
| Total | 120 credit hours | |||
Career outcomes
- You graduate with culinary and business strategy training designed for leadership in modern foodservice, hospitality, and food innovation industries.
- You are prepared for roles such as Corporate R&D Chef, Food Quality and Safety Manager, and Food Supply & Distribution Manager through a programme that combines technical cooking with applied food-business modules.
- You gain industry experience through two internships (10 weeks each) that help you build workplace confidence before graduation.
- You can align your learning to your career direction via two pathway choices, including Artisanal Patisserie or AI and Digital Solutions, supporting careers in both culinary innovation and digital food media.
- You build specialist-ready capabilities for professional tracks such as pastry innovation and digital food industry work, supported by pathway electives and advanced culinary modules.
- You develop research and professional skills through Research Methods and a Research Project, which supports advancement into consultancy and innovation-focused career paths.
- You are positioned for entrepreneurial options through Entrepreneurial Mindset & Skills and small business exposure within the programme structure.
Employability rate
Employability outcomes for culinary and food-service management graduates in Malaysia are typically strongly tied to internship exposure and practical kitchen/food-safety readiness, with an estimated employability rate of around 78% and an unemployment rate of about 22%.
Together, these figures suggest a reasonably stable outlook when you build both technical capability and industry experience during the degree.
✅ Entry Requirements
Academic qualification
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| International entry qualifications (school-leaving) | International applicants can be considered with STPM (average C or CGPA 2.0 with minimum 2 principals), A-Level (minimum 8 points with at least a Grade D in at least 2 subjects), Australian Matriculation (ATAR 55), Canadian Matriculation (55%), Monash University Foundation Year (55%), Sunway Foundation in Arts (CGPA 2.0), Sunway Foundation in Science Technology (CGPA 2.0), Unified Examination Certificate (maximum 30 points from 5 subjects, all Grade Bs), or International Baccalaureate (completed with minimum 24 points excluding bonus points). |
| Other recognised qualifications | Applicants with other equivalent qualifications may be considered on a case-by-case basis. Applicants with no standard qualification may also be considered by the university on a case-to-case basis. |
Module matching by study area
| Study area | Match possible? | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Hospitality | Related area (supported by programme focus on culinary and hospitality operations) | International applicants should review the programme entry requirements and ensure their school-leaving qualification is accepted. |
Language requirements
International applicants can meet the English language requirement through IELTS (or an equivalent accepted English qualification) as listed by the programme entry requirements. The programme also lists alternative accepted qualifications for international students.
IELTS Academic
MOI (Medium of Instruction)
MOI waiver details are not published for this programme. See the English test requirements above.
💶 Fees & Funding
| Item | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Estimated annual course fee (international students) | MYR 39700 / per year | Officially stated for international students as RM 39,700 for Year 2026; USD figure is indicative only and fees must be paid in RM equivalent. |
Proof of financial resources
International students must prepare funding for tuition fees and the required enrolment and student pass/visa processing fees before offer issuance and visa processing. The university programme page states that international students pay fees in RM equivalent.
- Proof of funds to cover the published programme fee in RM equivalent (international student fees are stated in RM equivalent on the programme page).
- Plan for the university’s required enrolment fee and EMGS student pass/visa processing fee as stated in the International “Apply Today” admissions process.
Important dates
Application window
| Milestone | February - Winter intake | April - Summer intake | September - Summer intake |
|---|---|---|---|
| Application portal opens | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Application deadline (final submit) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Application deadline (EU students) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Application deadline (Non-EU students) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Recommended apply-by | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Semester begins | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Pre-application & reviews
| Milestone | February - Winter intake | April - Summer intake | September - Summer intake |
|---|---|---|---|
| VPD request - recommended | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| VPD result expected | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| APS - recommended | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Start eligibility check | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Document submission deadlines
| Milestone | February - Winter intake | April - Summer intake | September - Summer intake |
|---|---|---|---|
| Application submission deadline | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Document submission deadline (EU students) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Document submission deadline (Non-EU students) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Language certificate deadline | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Official transcripts deadline | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Certified translations deadline | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Postal / hard-copy documents deadline | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Missing documents (if requested) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
📝 How to Apply
Check eligibility
Review the programme details, entry requirements, commencement date, and fees for international students before applying. The university asks applicants to confirm eligibility before submission. Prepare your documents early because the university states that application documents and initial payment must be submitted at least eight weeks before the intake date(s).
Submit your international student application
Fill out and submit the International Student Application Form via the university international admissions process. Attach the required documents, including a completed application form and certified true copies of academic qualifications. Include English language qualifications where your medium of instruction is not English. The university notes that incomplete applications cannot be processed.
Pay the required fees and wait for the offer letter
After eligibility is confirmed, proceed with the required payments stated by the International Office process. The university lists an enrolment fee and a student pass/visa processing fee paid to EMGS. Once required documents and initial payment are submitted, the International Office issues the offer letter within three working days.
Apply for the student pass (visa) using your offer
Accept the offer as detailed in the Letter of Offer and sign and return the Acceptance of Offer to the International Office. Submit any outstanding documents listed in the incomplete record checklist attached to the Letter of Offer to avoid delays. The university states student pass approval processing takes up to 6–8 weeks after receipt of complete application and payments, and a Visa Approval Letter is issued once approved.