Starting your culinary career
Are you ready to turn your passion for food into a rewarding culinary career?
Our Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) in Culinary Arts is a pathway to success. Designed for those looking to change careers, this intensive one-year programme takes you through the professional basics to advanced techniques in all areas of culinary production and principles of kitchen management.
The Culinary Arts programme is based in Lucerne, Switzerland, and includes accommodation, meals and insurance.
The recipe for success
Specifically designed for graduates in other fields, this one-year programme offers a smooth transition into the culinary sector.
Through advanced techniques and a focus on creativity, our comprehensive curriculum ensures you receive a well-rounded culinary education.
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Semester 1, practical exercises and academic studies
- Basics of culinary operations, food preparation techniques as well as European cuisine, plus, one of the following:
- A la carte cuisine
- Mediterranean cuisine,
- Global cuisine
- Themes and concepts
- Selectable options
- Cakes and creams
- Bakery and bread
- Garde Manger II
- Chocolate Creations
- In addition, one of the following academic modules
- Nutrition
- Food safety
- Language: German
- Elective courses
- Food and wine pairing
- Menu planning
- Cost management for food and beverages
- Beverage studies
- Labour management and development
- Language: German
Semester 2, internship
- 4- 6 months in Switzerland or globally
Admission requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in any discipline OR Associate degree and 2 years of work experience
- Older candidates with alternative educational/professional backgrounds will be assessed individually
- IELTS 5.0 level or equivalent
- For those who do not fulfil the English language requirements, we offer an intensive course designed for students who want to improve their language skills.
Take the first step towards your culinary dream today. Join us and embark on a transformative journey that will redefine your career path.
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