Diploma In Culinary Arts
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Hi there, welcome to Imperium International College’s School of Culinary Arts, Hospitality and Tourism.
Imperium’s Culinary, Hospitality and Tourism Diploma programs are our homegrown products where the curriculum, teaching, assessment, and awards are delivered by industry experts. Our lecturers come from various hospitality and tourism industries and have experience in various specialties across training, competition-based events and award-winning programmes.
Imperium’s diplomas are designed to prepare students to have a sufficient basic knowledge in culinary, hospitality and tourism principles and concepts. Our students are groomed through various workshops, consultations and mentoring programs conducted by our experienced lecturers aimed to train students to make decisions and perform duties with positive work ethics such as integrity, responsibility, high quality, discipline, humility and teamwork.
Students who have successfully completed the programs will have the theoretical and practical knowledge, understanding of fundamental theories as well as relevant practical skills and real-industry experience in their field work.
In conclusion, our programs will ensure that our graduates are career-ready for employment, with a good ability to carry out their unique responsibilities. Thanks to our global recognition, our diploma graduates have been accepted into various international hospitality organizations with a colorful career advancement.
On that note, let me welcome you to begin your journey with us towards a future in Culinary Arts, Hospitality and Tourism.
About the Programme
The Imperium International College (IIC) offers Diploma in Culinary Arts under the School of Culinary Arts, Hospitality and Tourism. Graduates from this Programme of Diploma in Culinary Arts will acquire various culinary skills and knowledge which includes from Western Cuisines to authentic Chinese Cuisine. The students will be well-equipped with knowledge to meet the challenges of careers in food-related industries. The Diploma in Culinary Arts is designed to develop students’ skills with a sound foundation in both culinary skills and entrepreneurial know-how with a 60% learning by practice and 40% of management knowledge and skills.
Why Diploma in Culinary Arts @ Imperium International College?
- Industry Experts - Our Lecturers come from F&B & Hospitality industries and have experience in various specialties across training, competition-based events and award-winning programmes
- Career-ready - We place great emphasis on developing student skills (theoretical and practical) that are based on industrial real-world practices. These practices are implemented through a variety of assessment and exercises in the programme
- Unique Global Exposure - Our students have the opportunity to travel overseas for a unique learning experience at Five-Star establishments during their internships
- Work Ethics - Our students are groomed through various workshops, consultations and mentoring programmes conducted by our experienced lecturers aimed to train students to make decisions and perform duties with positive work ethics such as integrity, responsibility, high quality, discipline, humility and teamwork
- Industry Affiliation - Our affiliation with leading hotels and restaurants assures internship placements for our students
Student Testimony

Programme Structure
SEMESTER 1
- Fundamentals of Culinary Arts (Basic)
- Pâtisserie 1
- Restaurant Operations
- Introduction to Hospitality & Tourism
- Fundamentals of Culinary Arts (Intermediate)
- Food Science 1: Food Hygiene/Environment
- Kitchen Organisation & Management
- Pâtisserie 2
- Information Technology for Hospitality & Tourism
- French Cuisine
- English for Hospitality & Tourism
- Business Communication
- Pengajian Malaysia or Bahasa Komunikasi 2
- Introduction to Entrepreneurial Behavior
SEMESTER 2
- Food Production Management
- Boulangerie
- Planning & Managing Food & Beverage Service
- Services Marketing
- Financial Accounting for Hospitality & Tourism
- Chinese Cuisine 1
- Food Science 2: Nutrition & Diet
- Menu Planning & Product Development
- Human Resources Management for Hospitality & Tourism
- Hospitality & Food Service Law
- Entrepreneur Planning
- Chinese Cuisine 2
- Managerial Accounting for Hospitality & Tourism
- Comparative Religion
- Community Services
- Internship Industrial Training ( 3 Months )
Entry Requirements
Passed SPM / UEC / O-Levels with a minimum of 3 credits with a pass in English, BM and History
Intakes
January, April, August
Duration
2 years and + 3-month internship
Assessment and Examination
The major objective of the assessment and examination procedures is to improve student learning and measure their comprehension
Final grades reflect:
- 40% Coursework
- 60% Final Examination
For admission enquiry, kindly contact our education counsellors below:
Teo Wai Xiang
- teowx@imperium.edu.my
- +6010 2112179
Warie
- logeswari@imperium.edu.my
- +6017 2344637
Lava
- lavaniyaa@imperium.edu.my
- +6017 2344638
Andria Andrew
- andria@imperium.edu.my
- +6013 8299315