Postgraduate Diploma in Culinary Arts
If you hold a degree in another field and dream of transitioning your career to the culinary sector, the Postgraduate Diploma in Culinary Arts is tailored specifically for you. This well-rounded programme develops both your creativity and your managerial skills. From stocks and sauces to cuts, explore advanced techniques and master classic European cooking methods within a real working restaurant environment, preparing you for your internship.
Embrace this exciting opportunity to embark on a new culinary journey and unlock the doors to a fulfilling and successful career in the culinary arts.
Admission Requirements:
- Associate Degree or equivalent
- 2-3 years of work experience
- IELTS 5.0 or equivalent
JanuaryFebruaryAprilMayJulyAugustSeptemberNovember
| Tuition | Operating Expense1 | Application Fee | Adademic Espendse | Accom.2 | Meals | Living Expense | Total CHF | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor Degree Hospitality/Business or Culinary | ||||||||
| BA Degree 1st Year | 27'600 | 2'500* | 500 | 30'600 | 3'900 | 2'000 | 5'900 | 36'500 |
| BA Degree 2nd Year | 28'600 | 2'500* | 500 | 31'600 | 3'900 | 2'000 | 5'900 | 37'500 |
| BA Degree 3rd Year | 29'600 | 2'500* | 500 | 32'600 | 3'900 | 2'000 | 5'900 | 38'500 |
| M.Sc. Dual Degree | ||||||||
| M.Sc. Degree | 29'600 | 2'500 | 500 | 32'600 | 3'900 | 2'000 | 5'900 | 38'500 |
| MBA Dual Degree | ||||||||
| MBA Degree | 32'600 | 2'500 | 500 | 35'600 | 3'900 | 2'000 | 5'900 | 41'500 |
| M.Sc. + MBA | ||||||||
| M.Sc. + MBA | 43'400 | 3'250 | 500 | 47'150 | 5'850 | 3'000 | 8'850 | 56'000 |
| Postgraduate Diploma Hospitality/Culinary | ||||||||
| Postgraduate Diploma | 28'600 | 2'500* | 500 | 31'600 | 3'900 | 2'000 | 5'900 | 37'500 |
| Graduate Certificate | ||||||||
| Graduate Certificate | 15'700 | 750 | 500 | 16'950 | 1'950 | 1'000 | 2'950 | 19'900 |
| Pastry, Chocolate & Bakery | ||||||||
| Pastry, Chocolate & Bakery 1st Year | 27600 | 2'500* | 500 | 20'600 | 3'900 | 2'000 | 5'900 | 36'500 |
| Pastry, Chocolate & Bakery 2nd Year | 28'600 | 2'500* | 500 | 31'600 | 3'900 | 2'000 | 5'900 | 37'500 |
| Short Courses (10 weeks) | ||||||||
| Certificate Culinary Operations | 14'700 | 750 | 500 | 15'900 | 1'950 | 1'000 | 2'950 | 18'900 |
| Advanced Certificate Culinary Arts | 14'700 | 750 | 500 | 15'900 | 1'950 | 1'000 | 2'950 | 18'900 |
| Certificate Pastry, Chocolate & Bakery | 14'700 | 750 | 500 | 15'900 | 1'950 | 1'000 | 2'950 | 18'900 |
| Advanced Certificate Pastry, Chocolate & Bakery | 14'700 | 750 | 500 | 15'900 | 1'950 | 1'000 | 2'950 | 18'900 |
| Preparatory English | ||||||||
| Preparatory English | 5'200 | 750 | 5'950 | 1'950 | 1'000 | 2'950 | 8'900 | |
Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) in Culinary Arts
The B.H.M.S. Postgraduate Diploma in Culinary Arts is designed for degree holders in other fields, wishing to re-align their career into the culinary sector. It combines a hands-on approach to culinary operations and elementary food preparation skills with more advanced techniques and creativity in the latter part of the programme. Managerial skills are enhanced through key, applied theory courses to ensure a balanced conversion award. Highlights of the programme include classic European cooking methods, cuts, stocks and sauces as a foundation stone, before practicing these skills with international and contemporary menus in a working restaurant environment. The industry essentials of food safety and nutrition are also taught in preparation for the students’ industry training placement.
