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Bachelor Degree in Culinary Arts
Bachelor Degree in Culinary Arts

Bachelor Degree in Culinary Arts

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  • Level:3-Year Bachelor's Degree
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Admission Requirements

Entry Requirement

  • Completed secondary school education (IB Diploma, IBCP Diploma**, Maturité, Abitur, French Bac, 2 A-levels, high school diploma or equivalent)

English Requirement

  • English language proficiency of TOEFL iBT 55 or IELTS 5.5 or OOPT 50+ equivalent

Other Requirement

  • Recommended minimum age of 18 years

  • Direct entry into the second year may be possible for students with appropriate qualifications. For the bachelor's degree, candidates should have a higher diploma in a relevant field and English level equivalent to TOEFL iBT 65 or IELTS 5.5 (bridging or complementary courses might be required).
  • Candidates with prior learning from other culinary schools or the workplace may also apply. All applications will be considered on an individual basis
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Course Information

Explore this exciting culinary program that equips you with the technical skills you need to be a top chef and the entrepreneurial know-how you need to launch your own business. Choose between pathways in Culinary Arts, Pastry & Chocolate Arts, and Vegetarian Culinary Arts. Graduate after a year of vocational training with a Swiss Grand Diploma or pursue the full three years for a Bachelor of Arts. 

Graduate with:

  • Bachelor of International Business in Culinary Arts from Culinary Arts Academy Switzerland, in partnership with César Ritz Colleges Switzerland
  • Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Culinary Arts from the University of Derby, UK

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Year 1

Culinary Arts

TERM 1: 11 WEEKS

  • Fundamentals of Classical Cooking
  • Food Safety and Sanitation
  • Introduction to Industry Experience
  • French or German

TERM 2: 11 WEEKS

  • Cuisines of Europe
  • Taste through Time: Cultures and History of European Gastronomy
  • Introduction to Baking & Pastry Arts
  • Nutrition, Health, and Special Diets 
  • Business Communication 
  • French or German

Optional Internship

Switzerland or abroad (6 months) for Swiss Grand Diploma

TERM 3: 11 WEEKS

  • Cuisines of the World
  • The World of Garde Manger 
  • Taste through Time: Cultures and History of European Gastronomy
  • Kitchen Management and Leadership 
  • French or German"

Internship

Switzerland or abroad (4-6 months)

Pastry & Chocolate Arts

TERM 1: 11 WEEKS

  • Fundamentals of Classical Baking & Pastry 
  • Food Safety and Sanitation 
  • Introduction to Industry Experience
  • French or German

TERM 2: 11 WEEKS

  • Chocolate Arts
  • Modern Desserts 
  • Taste through Time: History and Culture of Baking & Pastry Arts
  • Nutrition, Health, and Special Diets
  • Business Communication
  • French or German

Optional Internship

Switzerland or abroad (6 months) for Swiss Grand Diploma

TERM 3: 11 WEEKS

  • From Concept to Masterpiece – Theory
  • From Concept to Masterpiece – Practical
  • Baking & Pastry: Trends, Concepts, and Innovations
  • Kitchen Management and Leadership
  • French or German

Internship

Switzerland or abroad (4-6 months)

Vegetarian Culinary Arts

TERM 1: 11 WEEKS

  • Fundamentals of Vegetarian and Plant-Based Cooking
  • Food Safety and Sanitation
  • Introduction to Industry Experience
  • French or German

TERM 2: 11 WEEKS

  • Vegetarian and Plant-Based Gourmet Cuisine
  • Taste through Time: History and Culture of Vegetarian Cuisines and Plant-Based Diets
  • Introduction to Vegan Baking & Pastry Arts
  • Nutrition, Health, and Special Diets
  • Business Communication 
  • French or German 

Optional Internship

Switzerland or abroad (6 months) for Swiss Grand Diploma

TERM 3: 11 WEEKS

  • Vegetarian Cuisines of the World
  • Vegan Dessert Creations
  • Vegetarian Culinary Trends: Wholefoods, Sustainability, and Beyond
  • Kitchen Management and Leadership Training
  •  French or German

Internship

Switzerland or abroad (4-6 months)

Year 2

Culinary Arts

TERM 4: 11 WEEKS

  • Fine Dining Cooking - Theory
  • Fine Dining Cooking - Practical
  • Restaurant Service and Management
  • Wine, Beverage, and Mixology (in collaboration with Ritz Paris)
  • Advanced Baking & Pastry (in collaboration with Ritz Paris)

TERM 5: 11 WEEKS

  • Innovative Gourmet Cooking: - Theory
  • Innovative Gourmet Cooking: - Practice
  • The World of Chocolate Arts
  • Food Product Development
  • Applied Research

Internship

Switzerland or abroad (4-6 months)

Pastry & Chocolate Arts

TERM 4: 11 WEEKS

  • Fine Dining: Pastry and Desserts – Theory
  • Fine Dining: Pastry and Desserts – Practical
  • Restaurant Service and Management
  • Wine, Beverage, and Mixology (in collaboration with Ritz Paris)
  • Cafe and Bakery: Concepts and Management

TERM 5: 11 WEEKS

  • Innovative Gourmet, Pastry, and Desserts – Theory
  • Innovative Gourmet, Pastry, and Desserts – Practical
  • Food Product Development
  • Cafe and Bakery: Catering
  • Applied Research

Internship

Switzerland or abroad (4-6 months)

Vegetarian Culinary Arts

TERM 4: 11 WEEKS

  • Vegetarian Fine Dining Cooking – Theory
  • Vegetarian Fine Dining Cooking – Practical
  • Restaurant Service and Management
  • Wine, Beverage, and Mixology (in collaboration with Ritz Paris)
  • Advanced Vegan Baking and Pastry

TERM 5: 11 WEEKS

  • Innovative Vegetarian
  • Gourmet Cooking – Theory
  • Innovative Vegetarian Gourmet Cooking – Practical
  • The World of Chocolate Arts
  • Food Product Development
  • Applied Research

Internship

Switzerland or abroad (4-6 months)

Year 3

TERM 6: 11 WEEKS

  • Business Plan for the Entrepreneur 1
  • Culinary Tourism
  • Strategic Marketing for the Food Industry
  • Food in the Media
  • Culinary Events Management

TERM 7: 11 WEEKS

  • Business Plan for the Entrepreneur 2
  • Food Philosophy
  • Food Trends
  • International Food and Wine Matching
  • Food & Beverage Concept Management
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Through the International Recruitment Forum and our global Alumni network of over 22,000 hospitality professionals, your career is our priority. Alongside our many partnerships with industry leaders, a world awaits you following on from your graduation. However, the journey starts before then, through multiple internship and networking opportunities throughout your studies. 

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