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DIPLOMA IN
CULINARY ARTS
(N/1013/4/0005)(08/27)(PA15779)

Faculty of Culinology & Leisure

Passionate foodies who are ready to hit the educational road toward a culinary career have some important work to do before getting started at school. Sure, it is important to define the level of commitment, as with any other schooling venture, but there is a bit more to it. Training takes many forms in the world of culinary arts. Each mode of movement through the course of education can be tackled in a variety of ways.

Drive Culinary Career Forward throught Diplomas, Certificates, Associate’s Degrees, Bachelor’s Degrees and even Master’s programs are offered by a host of university around the world that each bring their own strengths to the table. Once student can picture themselves standing in chef’s whites, engaged in the dream job and work the equation in reverse to see the best path to get there. Keeping it simple as hammer out the educational direction is a great strategy, so first answer some basic questions that relate to the students specific needs and goals.

Scenarios for Culinary Diploma graduates are as diverse as world cuisine. Some focused kitchen workers seek training to advance with their current employer. Others are jumping in with passion and enthusiasm for their chef dream, but little in the way of on the job experience. Still others are testing the waters with a Diploma before moving forward with further culinary education.

First Year


  • Proficiency Skills in English
  • Introduction to Information Technology
  • Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 1
  • Pengajian Malaysia 2
  • Introduction to Hospitality and Tourism Industry
  • Food Hygiene
  • Principles of Management
  • English Language Integrated Skills
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Bahasa Kebangsaan (A)
  • Dinamika Eksekutif
  • Leadership & Thinking Skill
  • Kitchen Management
  • Garde Manger
  • Marketing in Hospitality Industry
  • Pengajian Islam
  • Manusia dan Agama
  • Nutrition
  • Food and Beverages Cost Control

Second Year


  • Academic English
  • Khidmat Masyarakat
  • Kelab & Persatuan
  • Introduction of Culinary Arts
  • Introduction to Pastry and Baking Production
  • Introduction to Gastronomy
  • Basic Asian Cuisine
  • International Cuisine
  • Food and Beverages Service
  • Malaysian Cuisine
  • Commercial Food Production
  • Catering System Operation
  • Event Management

Third Year


  • Internship

Local Admission


SPM
A pass in SPM with a minimum of three (3) credits in any subject, or its equivalent; OR
STAM
A pass in Sijil Tinggi Agama Malaysia (STAM) with a minimum grade of Maqbul in any subject, or its equivalent; OR
STPM
A pass in Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM) with a minimum of Grade C (GP 2.00) in any subject, or its equivalent; OR
SKM
A pass in SKM level 3 in a related Culinary field or its equivalent*; OR
Certificate
A Certificate (Level 3, MQF) in a related Culinary field or its equivalent**; OR

Any equivalent qualification recognized by the Malaysian Government

International Admission


The English Language Entry Requirement for International Student at University of GEOMATIKA Malaysia are as follows:

International English Language Testing System (IELTS) – Band 4.0
Malaysian University English Test (MUET) – Band 2.0

** For students who do not have the above English Qualification, they must undergo Geomatika’s English Program

Employment opportunities are available as per the following :


  • Kitchen Crew
  • Food Consultant
  • Restaurateur
  • Catering
  • Manager
  • Chef Practician