Last Updated: 21 Feb 2025
Culinary & Catering Management
The only culinary diploma in collaboration with the reputed Culinary Institute of America (CIA) that provides students with solid F&B business fundamentals before specialising in either Baking and Pastry or Culinary Arts.
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Course details
| Field of study | Business and Management |
| Track/Specialisation |
This course offers the following tracks or specialisation:
Allocation of options, electives or specialisations will depend on students fulfilling the prerequisite of completing selected modules, meeting criteria, and also availability of places in the respective courses. |
| Certification offered |
Diploma in Culinary & Catering Management |
Minimum entry requirement
You must meet the respective examination requirements in order for us to consider your application.
This a Group 2 PFP course.
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| English Language Syllabus A | 1-2 |
| Mathematics Syllabus A / Additional Mathematics | 1-3 |
|
One of the following relevant subjects:
|
1-3 |
|
Any 2 other subjects excluding CCA |
1-4 |
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| English Language | 1-6 |
| Additional Mathematics or Mathematics | 1-6 |
|
Any one of the 2nd group of Relevant Subjects for the ELR2B2-B Aggregate Type
|
1-6 |
Course modules
Diploma-related modules
- Business Accounting
- Principles of Management
- Business Technology and Analytics
- Business Economics
- Food Science and Product Knowledge
- Introduction to Gastronomy
- Food Safety & Hygiene
- Business Law
- Business Statistics
General modules
- Effective Communication
- Current Issues and Critical Thinking
- Leadership Fundamental
- Career Readiness
- Global Studies
- Sports and Wellness
Diploma-related modules
- Wine and Beverage
- Food and Beverage Operations
- Food and Beverage Cost Management
- Service Practicum
General modules
- Innovation and Entrepreneurship
- Leadership in Action
- Professional Communication
- Sustainability & Climate Action*
- Guided Learning*
* Students must choose to take either one of these three subjects or Guided Learning.
Options
- Culinary Practicum
- Baking and Pastry Practicum
Electives
- Startup Launchpad
- Events Operations and Management
Diploma-related modules
- Marketing for Restaurant and Catering
- Food Business Innovation
- Food and Beverage Productivity and Revenue Management
General modules
- Student Internship Programme
- Career Management
Internship
| Internship duration | 20 weeks |
| Internship timeframe | Year 3 |
Career prospects
You can explore the following career options upon graduation:
- Assistant Pastry Chef/Baker; Head Baker, Pastry Chef
- Commis Chef, Chef-de-Partie (CDP); Assistant Head Chef
- Barista, Captains, F&B Executives, Assistant Outlet Manager, F&B Social Media Marketing, Assistant Wine Sommelier, Merchant On-boarding Specialist (F&B digital business)
- F&B Executives
- Pastry Cooks
- Service Supervisors
Use resources and interactive tools that are available on MySkillsFuture Portal to explore various education and career pathways.
How to register
You may register using the JAE Internet System (JAE-IS). Learn the process and how to apply.
You may register using the JPAE Portal. Learn the process and how to apply.
You may register using the Poly EAE Portal. Learn the process and how to apply.
You may register using the PFPAE Portal. Learn the process and how to apply.
You may apply through the respective polytechnics’ websites. Learn the process and how to apply.