Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Culinary Arts
CAAS - Culinary Arts Academy Switzerland
About this program
Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Culinary Arts
This Bachelor programme links practical skills to academic knowledge so that you acquire the entrepreneurial know-how you need to launch your future career. Explore industry trends, acquire business acumen, develop your leadership and management skills, and in your final year, develop a food concept, that is ready to be used in the professional arena.
Accumulating over 1,100 kitchen hours over a three-year period (including two internships and three modules delivered in collaboration with Ritz Paris), you will receive a solid grounding in kitchen fundamentals while learning about entrepreneurship.
At the end of three years, you will be awarded with a:
- Bachelor of International Business in Culinary Arts awarded by Cesar Ritz Colleges Switzerland
- Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Culinary Arts awarded by University of Derby, U.K.
Admission requirements
- Completed secondary school education (IB Diploma, IBCP Diploma, Maturité, Abitur, French Bac, 2 A-levels, high school diploma or equivalent).
- English language proficiency of TOEFL iBT 55 or IELTS 5.5 or equivalent.
- Recommended minimum age of 18 years.
Who is it for?
High School graduates
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Learn moreProgram content
Year 1
Acquire the Skill
Term 1
- Fundamentals of Classical Cooking - Practical
- Fundamentals of Classical Cooking - Theory
- Food Safety and Sanitation
- Introduction to Industry Experience
- French or German 1
Term 2
- Culinary Skills in Banquet and Buffet Preparation
- Introduction to Baking and Pastry Arts
- Kitchen Management
- Business Communication
- French or German 2
Term 3
- Cuisines of Europe
- The World of Garde Manger
- Nutrition
- French or German 3
Year 2
Master the Art
Term 4
- Cuisines of the World
- Restaurant Service and Management
- Wine, Beverage and Mixology (in collaboration with Ritz Paris)
- Marketing for the Food Industry
Term 5
- Fine Dining Kitchen
- Advanced Baking and Pastry (in collaboration with Ritz Paris)
- Food & Beverage Management
- Applied Research
Year 3
Take the Lead
Term 6
- Business Plan for the Entrepreneur 1
- Culinary Concept Planning
- Food Development Project
- Food Styling
- Chocolate and Sugar Arts
Term 7
- Business Plan for the Entrepreneur 2 (in collaboration with Ritz Paris)
- Culinary Events Management
- Gastronomy and Food Trends
- Food Philosophy
- International Food and Wine Matching
Scholarships & funding
Limited scholarships are available every year on a first come first serve basis.
For more information, please visit the university website
Tuition
The full tuition price is 152,880 CHF.
About this institute
Culinary Arts Academy Switzerland (CAAS)
Learn from a highly experienced culinary team, in state-of-the-art facilities at Switzerland’s finest culinary school, one of the best in the world. Culinary Arts Academy Switzerland aims to perfect your skills in a range of programmes tailored for different stages...
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