Postgraduate Diploma in Culinary Arts
The B.H.M.S. Postgraduate Diploma in Culinary Arts is designed for degree holders in other fields, wishing to re-align their career into the culinary sector. It combines a hands-on approach to culinary operations and elementary food preparation skills with more advanced techniques and creativity in the latter part of the program. Managerial skills are enhanced through key, applied theory courses to ensure a balanced conversion award. Highlights of the program include classic European cooking methods, cuts, stocks and sauces as a foundation stone, before practicing these skills with international and contemporary menus in a working restaurant environment. The industry essentials of food safety and nutrition are also taught in preparation for the students’ industry training placement.
Intakes
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Application Processing Time in Days: 60
Minimum English Language Requirements
| English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
| Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
| Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
| Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
| Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
| Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
| Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
| Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
| Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
| Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
| Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
Masterwork, a company owned by B.H.M.S., provides global career and placement opportunities for B.H.M.S. graduates after completing BA, PGD, culinary or MBA programs. B.H.M.S. also works with numerous international placement agencies that specialize in placing graduate students in Europe, Asia and North America. This service includes preparing for telephone and Skype interviews and video resumes, job prospecting, preparing extensive documentation for employment as well as assistance with visa applications. B.H.M.S. also participates in numerous career fairs to expose its graduates to global career opportunities.
B.H.M.S. graduates work in top hotels and resorts all over the world. Some of the venues are listed below:
Hilton Hotels & Resorts, London, UK
Kempinski Hotel Mall of the Emirates, Dubai
Renaissance Cruise Port Hotel, Fort Lauderdale, USA
Amari Group
Marriot Harbor Beach, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA
The Peabody, Memphis, USA
Hilton Park Lane, London, UK
Courtyard, Hongkong Sha Tin
Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center, Nashville, USA
Athénéé Palace Hilton, Bucharest
Mövenpick Resort & Spa, Phuket, Thailand
Centara Hotel & Resorts, Thailand & Maldives
Embassy Suites by Hilton Tampa Brandon, Tampa, USA
Ramada Brussels Woluwe
W Hong Kong
PSW Opportunity
There is absolutely no PSW but the Universities and institutions does encourage and provide opportunities for the students can go for internships
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
Postgraduate Diploma in Hospitality Management and/or Culinary Arts
Associate Degree or equivalent.
2-3 years of work experience.
IELTS 5.0 level or equivalent.
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Post Graduate Diploma or Certificate
- Duration: 01 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
27100 CHF
Average Cost of Living: 50000 CHF /year
Application Fee: 500 CHF