CITY UNITY COLLEGE

Swiss Alpine Diploma in
Culinary Arts Management

City Unity College offers the renowned Swiss Alpine Diploma in Culinary Arts Management. This is an innovative higher education program designed for future leaders in the culinary arts profession. It is a careful balance of the management and ‘hands-on’ skills required in this challenging field. The program includes specific cooking techniques, specific cuisine knowledge, food aesthetics and plating, menu planning, food science, and business management.

This program gives students a range of managerial skills to run their own business and also a high level of practical skills to allow the restaurateur or chef to provide a unique culinary experience to their customers. Summer industry placement (internship) is an integral part of the program, and the student is required to complete two paid industry placements over the two years of study.

Duration of study: 2 years

Language of Instruction: English

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CURRICULUM

Year 1

  • Food Commodities & Culinary Principles
  • Food Production Theory & Practice I
  • Food Science, Hygiene & HACCP
  • Managing People and Organisations
  • Academic Research & Writing I: Critical Perspective
  • Diversity and Social Inclusion for Hospitality & Tourism
  • Finance for Hospitality & Tourism Managers

  • Food Production Theory & Practicals II
  • Nutrition and Menu Planning
  • Academic Research and Writing II: Structure and Process
  • Restaurant Operations Management
  • Financial Planning for Business
  • Human Resources Management in Hospitality & Tourism
  • Work Experience with Personal Development Planning

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Why Choose Swiss Alpine?

The Culinary Arts Management Diploma is based on high end Swiss standards and practical modules take place on the premises of a fully equipped and operational hotel, with training facilities such as kitchens, restaurants and bars; as a result work-based and active learning is fully embedded into the programme and ensures the programme maintains strong links with industry.

Why Choose this Program?

Professionals in this arena can be employed in restaurants, cafes, hotels, cruise ships, large offices, big events, on yachts, or in private homes. They may also be entrepreneurs and open their businesses.

City Unity College is in partnership with the Cardiff Metropolitan University, which has validated the Swiss Alpine Diploma. Holders of the Swiss Alpine Diploma in Culinary Arts Diploma Management may transfer their credits and progress to the BA (Hons) Food and Beverage Management, conferred by Cardiff Metropolitan University, UK, for those who want to acquire a comprehensive knowledge and professional skills to work effectively as middle or senior executives in the hospitality and tourism industry.

In constructing the modules, the programme team has sought to ensure an appropriate balance between academic content and vocational skills. The programme seeks to provide students with the body of knowledge traditionally associated with hospitality and tourism management and to develop appropriate skills enabling students to apply such knowledge into realistic industry situations. The programme has been designed in consultation with the Advisory Board that comprises of industry representatives to ensure the currency and fitness for purpose of our curriculum to assist graduate employability.

All students must complete 2 work placements as an assessed part of their programme. The compulsory 10-credit modules require students to complete a minimum of 20 weeks of placement in which can either be taken in the summer vacation or during the academic year. The module is assessed through the submission of logs and a final summative reflective report. City Unity College has a Careers and Placement Office that assists the students with finding appropriate placements and liaise with employers across a range of industries. The course teams also have a range of industry contacts to assist in the placement process. The Careers and Placement Office continuously supports students during their placement, including visiting students to ensure they are getting the most of the professional and personal development experience

The major criteria for selection of candidates are that they must demonstrate they are capable of succeeding in the programme. Applicants should hold a high school diploma (or equivalent) with a grade of at least 60% of the high school exit grade. Students whose first language is other than English will need to provide evidence of fluency to at least an IELTS 6.0 standard or equivalent. Candidates who do not possess normal minimum entry qualifications are considered on an individual basis by members of the programme team. Notification of admission by exceptional entry plus a rationale is forwarded to the Registry. All applications are processed by City Unity’s Admissions Office and Alpine Center, in consultation with the Programme Director.

The Swiss Alpine Diploma in Hospitality & Tourism Management runs the theoretical classes in the City Unity’s modern and fully-equipped facilities in Athens and the practical classes in the 4* star Royalty Hotel, just a 5 minute walk from City Unity.

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