Bachelor Degree

Bachelor of Culinary Management (Hons) University of Wollongong (UOW)

Business & ManagementUniversity of Wollongong( UOW )

Program Overview

The Bachelor of Culinary Management (Hons) at UOW Malaysia is designed to develop students into professional culinary and hospitality managers with strong practical kitchen skills and business management knowledge. The programme goes beyond cooking techniques and focuses on menu planning, nutrition, culinary artistry, restaurant operations, food costing, and hospitality management. Students are trained to handle both creative culinary work and the managerial side of food service operations. Students can choose specialisation pathways such as: Culinary Operations Baking and Pastry The programme also includes entrepreneurship, hospitality marketing, and global social responsibility, preparing students for leadership roles in the modern culinary industry. Students gain exposure through industry-standard kitchens, practical training, and internship placements, including international learning opportunities. This programme is suitable for students aiming to study in Malaysia, pursue Malaysia university admission, and build a career in professional kitchens, hotels, restaurants, and culinary entrepreneurship.

Admission Requirements

Complete STPM / A-Level / Foundation / Diploma or equivalent qualification recognised by UOW Malaysia Meet minimum academic requirement (CGPA 2.00 or equivalent passes depending on pathway) Fulfil English requirement (IELTS / TOEFL / PTE / MUET or equivalent accepted by the university)

Curriculum Structure

Year 1

  • Culinary Essentials
  • Garde Manger
  • Basic Patisserie
  • Food Hygiene & Safety
  • Food Nutrition & Health
  • Oral Communication
  • Writing & Referencing
  • Professional Development Planning

Year 2

  • Menu Planning
  • Food & Beverage Management
  • Food Cost Control
  • Culinary Artistry and Design
  • Hospitality Marketing
  • Hospitality Financial Management
  • Strategic Human Resource Management
  • Culinary French
  • Elective / Specialisation Subjects

Year 3

  • Gastronomy Studies
  • Research Methodology
  • Final Year Project
  • Industrial Placement (Internship)
  • Advanced Culinary Specialisation Modules

Career Prospects

Chef, Executive Chef, Sous Chef, Kitchen Manager, Restaurant Manager, Food & Beverage Manager, Catering Manager, Culinary Entrepreneur, Bakery Chef, Pastry Chef, Menu Developer, Food Consultant, Hospitality Manager, Hotel Kitchen Supervisor, Food Production Manager

Key Information

Duration

3 years

Intake

Feb, Apr, June, Sep, Oct

Mode

Full-time

Fees Breakdown

1st YearMYR 58,430
2nd YearMYR 33,090
3rd YearMYR 26,280

Others Cost

EMGSMYR 4,048