The Best Hospitality Management Courses at KDU University College Utropolis Glenmarie

The global hospitality, tourism and culinary arts industries are dynamic and constantly evolving. It is among the world’s largest and fastest growing industries, offering boundless opportunities for ambitious students who enjoy working with people and in a range of exciting environments, be it locally or internationally.

At KDU, students will find the blend of true hospitality, tourism and culinary subjects taught in specialised facilities that mirror state-of-the-art, real world environments. Our range of programmes ensure that students emerge as excellent, well-rounded graduates, armed with a combination of knowledge and skills that are in high demand with employers.

Together with lecturers who carry both industry and academic experiences, we constantly push boundaries

to ensure our students learn from the best. KDU is the only institution to offer molecular cooking as a compulsory subject in our culinary programmes, in addition to launching the first-ever culinary book that applies molecular cooking techniques in Malaysian recipes. KDU is also no stranger to the competitive culinary scene, with lecturers and students excelling in competitions both locally and internationally.

KDU is also internationally recognised, garnering the World Association of Chefs Societies (WACS) Recognition of Quality Culinary Education as well as accreditation from The International Centre of Excellence in Tourism and Hospitality Education (THE-ICE) as an Associate Member.

96% EMPLOYED UPON GRADUATION

Upon graduation, our students are employed in renowned hotels and service related industries, with 30% obtaining employment overseas.

PRACTICAL PROGRAMMES FOR THE REAL WORLD

Our programmes are taught by the best in the industry with more than 50% of our curriculum emphasising hands-on practice In addition, our Industry Advisory Board is made up of top-tier management from the industry.

STATE-OF-THE-ART FACILITIES

13 kitchens cover 65,000sf with ample space for niche studies in molecular gastronomy, wine, chocolate and coffee, and charcuterie. There are also realistic mock hospitality training facilities, as well as student-run restaurants.

INTERNATIONAL RESIDENT AND STUDENT-EXCHANGE PROGRAMME

Students at degree level have the option of participating in a 2-week resident programme at IMI University Centre (Switzerland), as well as a student-exchange programme in France at local fee.

IMI University Centre Switzerland – Partner for the School of Hospitality, Tourism & Culinary Arts at KDU University College Utropolis Glenmarie

KDU University College’s School of Hospitality, Tourism & Culinary Arts (SHTCA) was founded in

1987, and with over 27 years of history, the school is the only Hospitality, Tourism & Culinary Arts School in Malaysia that offers a complete Swiss experience through its collaboration with IMI University Centre switzerland.

Its partnership with the IMI University Centre Switzerland enables the school to offer IMI programmes in Malaysia, without students having to go abroad. One of the unique features of the KDU-IMI programmes is the exposure to industry placement in reputable local or international hotels and restaurants where practical skills are enhanced in real life-situations.

IMI University Centre Switzerland is a unique, private, International Management Institute founded in 1991. Students at IMI can be assured of a highly personalised and individual approach to their learning. A qualification from IMI is a stamp of excellence on any curriculum vitae and will ensure that students are top of the pile for first important interviews.

IMI University Centre Switzerland and KDU University College has definitely come a long way, combining quality academic teaching, practical training, excellent industry placements, and international exposure, all a recipe for success.

KDU University College New Campus at Utropolis, Glenmarie in Shah Alam

KDU, an institution that has over 32 years of history and experience, believes in providing real world

education to meet real world needs, and has traditionally, been successful in producing competent graduates and preparing students for top universities all over the world.

Established in 1983, and a pioneer in Malaysian private education, KDU was one of the first private colleges in Malaysia to have its own purpose-built campus. The institution, as KDU College then, was awarded the university college status in 2010 – a reflection of its quality programmes, and the growth of its international student population.

KDU University College and KDU College are members of Paramount Education, a fully-integrated education services provider for primary, secondary, tertiary, and postgraduate level studies as well as executive and professional development programmes.

The new 10-acre purpose-built KDU University College campus at Utropolis, costing RM320 million, has

been designed around the philosophy that learning is experiential and can happen anywhere.

There are open spaces, themed gardens and discussion cubes, along with 9 fully equipped lecture halls that can house up to 250 students each, 60 state of the art classrooms where 4,000 students can be attending lecture and classes at any one time, a 50,000 sq ft space housing KDU University College’s comprehensive library and a 500-bed student village.

Top Notch Hospitality, Tourism & Culinary Arts Facilities at KDU University College Utropolis Glenmarie

With industry standard mock-up suites, coffee labs and dining outlets, including a fine dining restaurant, students are able to experience their future working environments while being on campus.

• Equatorial Mock Suite- Industry standard mock suites for realistic hands-on training.
• Café 8ighty 7even by Coffex – Of cosy settings and freshly brewed coffee steaming in the air by the hands of our versatile students.
• Atelier – Hot Kitchen – Students get into action in the hot kitchen, giving them a taste of life in the industry.
• Culinary Lecture Theatre – Top notch facilities equipped in the theatre allows for in-class demonstrations.
• Dewakan – Fine Dining Restaurant – Equipped with elegant finishes, Dewakan is an educational

  

  entrepreneurial initiative by KDU.

• Avant – Molecular Kitchen – At Avant, students utilise the latest equipment in learning the art of molecular cooking.
• Charcuterie – Butchery Kitchen – At Charcuterie, students learn and master the techniques and skills to create various deli products.
• Mirabelle – Training Restaurant – At Mirabelle, students run everything from scratch while serving real customers and countering real-time situations.
• Saveur – Training Restaurant – Built to mimic a true fine dining restaurant, students are given real practice at Saveur.
• Artisanat – Kitchen Artistry Room – At Artisanat, our students are trained to master the most delicate of arts.
• Glace – Ice Carvery – At Glace, students are taught first hand on the art of ice carving.
• Boulangerie – Bakery Kitchen – KDU students are synonymous with the fluffy bread and pastries they produce here at the Boulangerie.
• Bacchus – Wine Lab – Students are given a holistic education complemented with our state-of-the-art facilities inclusive of a wine tasting lab.

Premier Private University in Malaysia for Hospitality, Tourism and Events at Taylor’s University

Taylor’s University is the first and only university to achieve Tier 6, best quality in teaching and learning of the hospitality and tourism discipline in Malaysia. Tier 6: Outstanding rating in the Ministry of Higher Education’s Discipline-Based Rating System (D-SETARA).  Taylor’s is the best university in Malaysia to study hotel management or hospitality management.

Graduates from the Hospitality, Tourism and Events programmes will receive dual recognition and certification by University of Toulouse (UOT), France and Taylor’s University.

Since its beginning in 1969, Taylors University has continuously provided excellent services for its students in terms of diverse study options, relevant curriculum and teaching methods, on-going partnerships with leading universities worldwide, strong industry linkages, up-to-date facilities and a well-equipped campus. Officially upgraded to University in September 2010, Taylor’s is one of Malaysia’s top private universities. Over 70% of Taylors University’s graduates are employed within 2 months. In addition, the university has strong partnerships with 3,000+ career partners in Malaysia and globally.

Taylor’s University is located in the heart of Subang Jaya in Selangor, boasting a beautiful lakeside

campus — 27 acres of tropical greenery, integrated with shops and recreational venues surrounded by a 5.5 acre man-made lake — making it one of the most desired environments for students seeking a tertiary education.

Taylor’s University was voted the Most Popular Private College and / or University in Malaysia for two consecutive years (2008 and 2009), and is rated ‘Tier 5: Excellent‘ by the Ministry of Higher Education (MQA SETARA 2013). Taylor’s University is also ranked as one of the Top 250 universities in Asia by QS University Rankings: Asia 2015.

Top Hospitality Programmes offered at Taylor’s University are:

• Dual Degree awarded by Taylor’s University and Université de Toulouse-Le Mirail (UoT), France
  • Bachelor of International Hospitality Management (Hons)
  • Bachelor of Culinary Arts & Foodservice Management (Hons)
  • Bachelor of International Tourism Management (Hons) (Events Management)
  • Bachelor of International Tourism Management (Hons) (Travel & Recreation Management)
    Awarded by Académie de Toulouse, France
• Diploma in Culinary Arts
• Diploma in Hotel Management
• Diploma in Tourism Management
• Diploma in Event Management
• Foundation in Arts

World-Class Hospitality, Tourism & Culinary Arts Facilities at Taylor’s University

In preparing students for the increasingly challenging and complex hospitality, tourism and culinary industry, the School has put in place world-class facilities designed and built to stimulate the actual working environment of leading establishments.

• 84-room hotel (Ruemz Hotel)
• 3 Front Office Reception Rooms
• Hotel Suites
• Wine Laboratory
• 9 Restaurants (including 3 fine dining restaurants, 3 specialised training restaurants, 1 Asian restaurant, 1 lifestyle restaurant and 1 multiservice restaurant)
• 14 Culinary Suites (encompassing 9 kitchens, 1 garde manger kitchen, 1 artist kitchen, 1 chocolate room and 1 artist kitchen)
• Manifestation Culinary Bar Theatre
• Tourism Practical Rooms
• Events Projects Room
• CRiT (Centre for Research and Innovation in Tourism, Hospitality and Food Studies)
• Chemistry Lab and Food Science Lab

Achievements of Taylor’s School of Hospitality, Tourism & Culinary Arts

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• Tier 6: Outstanding rating in the Ministry of Higher Education’s Discipline-Based Rating System (D-SETARA)
  The first and only university to achieve Tier 6, best quality in teaching and learning of the hospitality and tourism discipline in Malaysia.
• Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) Grand Award
  Education & Training category for its public-private partnership in education and training, 2015
• Hospitality Asia Platinum Awards (HAPA)
  Academic & Research Excellence in the Hospitality Education Institution Category, 2013-2015
• THE-ICE, or the International Centre of Excellence in Tourism & Hospitality Education, Australia
  The first Malaysian, and Asian, university to receive full accreditation
• Brand Laureate
  Best Brand in Hospitality, Tourism & Culinary Arts Education, 2011
• Research Chefs Association (RCA) Student Culinology® Competition
  Champion, 2016
• World’s 1st International Young Chef Olympiad 2015
  Champion, 2015
• Nestle Professional Culinary Arts Award
  Champion, 2014 & 2012
• World Gourmet Summit (Regional Category)
  Culinary Institution of the Year Award, 2012
• 9th ASEAN Skills Competition
  Gold medal, Cooking Category, 2012
• Monin Cup Competition-Cocktail category
  Champion & 2nd Runner Up, 2016
• Hilton Malaysia Hospitality Talent Cup Competition
  Champion & 1st Runner Up, The Bar Cup: Signature Cocktail Presentation, 2016
• Culinaire Malaysia
  4 Golds, 4 Silvers and 1 Bronzes, 2015
  4 Golds, 12 Silvers and 9 Bronzes, 2013

Taylor’s University Dual Award Partner

• Taylor’s School of Hospitality, Tourism & Culinary Arts offers dual award degree and diploma programmes in collaboration with the University of Toulouse (UOT) and the Academie de Toulouse (ADT) in France respectively.
• A quality review committee, comprising academics from both institutions, is established for quality assurance and moderation of the standards of the programmes, which includes curriculum and assessments.
• Upon completion of the diploma or degree programmes at Taylor’s, students will receive certification from both Taylor’s and the partner institution in France.

	Académie de Toulouse (ADT), France ADT is a division of the French Ministry of Education. The Académie is ranked as one of the best in France for Hotel and Tourism studies. Diplomas are attested by the French Ministry of Education.
	University of Toulouse (UOT), France Established in 1229, UOT is one of the largest universities in France. UOT’s Hospitality and Tourism Management degrees are ranked in top positions by French professionals. It is a highly sought-after degree with more than 600 applicants each year, but only 80 seats available. Degrees are accredited by the French Ministry of National Education

Industry-Centric Curriculum at Taylor’s School of Hospitality, Tourism and Culinary Arts

Taylor’s School of Hospitality, Tourism and Culinary Arts continue to be an active and influential participant in the industry. In addition to three decades of experience, we are backed by a faculty with in-depth industry experience. Our board of industry leaders serve as curriculum advisors, form our panel of examiners and also serve as adjunct lecturers, research partners and mentors to our students.

From undergraduate to post-graduate level, students are given access to knowledge-sharing platforms with notable industry specialists and academics. These carefully crafted activities leverage on the strength of our industry affiliations to gain the latest trends. This invaluable perspective gives graduates an edge as they make the transition from university to working life.

Fast Track to Top Employers for Taylor’s Graduates
TCHT continues to spearhead innovative programmes that place students on a fast-tracked path to employment with the industry’s top employers. These industry alliances offer aspiring students a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity and provide employers with an avenue to map their long-term recruitment plans and secure rising, future talents.

The programme includes:

	Future General Manager Programme (GeM) This comprehensive management and leadership development programme that grooms aspiring hospitality management students into promising hoteliers of the future. It fosters an entrepreneurial spirit and mindset in our students, to prepare them for senior management positions.
	Student Employment Programme (STEP) Through this avenue, members of the industry gain access to second year students who are taken onboard world’s leading hotels as student-employees and inculcated with the hotel’s business philosophies. This experience provides students with valuable industry insights and training before they graduate.
	Empowering Leaders Into Industry For Tourism & Events (ELITE) Focused on Tourism and Event Management students, this programme connects students and employers via mutually beneficial professional relationships. Students gain an opportunity to develop skills through a comprehensive leadership and management development training experience.

GM Networking Dinner
A neutral forum for industry leaders to discuss trends that are shaping their profession, this event was supported by more than 30 General Managers and Vice-Presidents from various hotels, resorts and convention centres across Malaysia. Such events provide opportunities for frank exchange of ideas among students and professionals on developments in the hospitality and tourism industry.

Learning from Experts
Through workshops, practical demonstrations and talks, students are offered the opportunity to acquire knowledge from various experts across the different disciplines of tourism, hospitality and culinary arts. Students gain access to these accomplished professionals who share their techniques, knowledge and more importantly, inspire our next generation of professionals.

Opening Hotels and Restaurants: A Project Management Approach Jean-Jacques Kiefer Group General Manager, Sunway Lagoon Resort Hotel Managing Memorable Events Dr. Glen McCartney Assistant Professor University of Macau The Hospitality: X Files Chris Ehmann General Manager PJ Hilton Publish or Perish Prof. Dr. Dogan Gursoy Editor-in-Chief, Journal of Hospitality Marketing and Management, Washington State University Travel and Our Environment Deborah Chan Program Manager Wild Asia Sdn. Bhd. An Insight to French Wine Dominique Hebrard Owner and Wine Maker, Maison Hebrard (Bordeaux – France)

Contemporary Issues in Tourism Policy Planning and Development Alex Rajakumar Director, Commonwealth Tourism Centre (Capacity Building) Business Operation and Marketing Strategies of a Food Ingredient Manufacturer Wong Si Si Business Director, Futura Ingredients Cutting it in a Chef ’s World Chef Antoine Rodriguez Executive Chef, Le Meridien Kuala Lumpur Coffee Appreciation Fergus Lim Accounts Manager, Kaffa Solutions The World of Event Management Mark Lee Chief Operating Officer, Hot Shoes Event Management

Fun Approach to Learning at Taylor’s School of Hospitality, Tourism and Culinary Arts

Field Trips
Students gain industry insight and knowledge of best practices through visits to manufacturing facilities, hotels, food and beverages outlets, tourist spots and other unique destinations.

Guinness Anchor Berhad (GAB) (top); High-5 Bread Town (bottom)

Students at Work

Taylor’s School of Hospitality, Tourism and Culinary Arts students have a long-standing tradition of being involved in major industry events and running real life projects. These opportunities put their skills to the test, adding to the repository of experiences that better prepares them for the industry. Active participation in these events enables them to apply theoretical knowledge to live-event scenarios while managing the challenges that come with it.

Borneo Jazz Festival & Rainforest World Music Festival Preview
Students showcased their skills in event management, crisis management, and handling of logistics and coordination with event partners.

Formula 1
For more than a decade, our students have been selected to provide F&B service at the exclusive Paddock Club during the F1 Malaysian Grand Prix by DO & CO, the Vienna-based official international caterer to Formula 1.

Food Promo Day
Led by students from the Diploma in Hotel Management and Culinary Arts, this event not only enriched the students’ culinary knowledge but also exposed them to planning and organising an event from scratch.

The Race
As part of the students’ final year live event project, The Race provides students with an opportunity to plan and organise an event from scratch. Students approach the event like an event company, gaining useful management skills and other soft skills in the process.

Moving with the Industry
Taylor’s School of Hospitality, Tourism and Culinary Arts continuously innovates to adapt to the ever-changing demands of the industry. Students are provided with hands-on exposure to niche sectors within the hospitality, tourism and culinary arts industries before they even graduate. For example, Tourism Management students are exposed to organising local and overseas tours, which teach them about travel management, tour operations, business management and budgeting.

Ecotourism & Nature Adventure
Students are put in a unique position as they leave the classroom and head to the great outdoors to experience nature-based tourism first hand.

Spa Management
Dedicated trips for students to understand the benefits of a spa experience and acquire extra knowledge and insight into the operations of a destination spa.

Foreign Languages
Taylor’s School of Hospitality, Tourism and Culinary Arts students are required to learn a foreign language, which adds to their international flavour (French is compulsory, with options of Japanese, Korean or Spanish).

Food Service Entrepreneurship
In-depth understanding of the restaurant and catering business is acquired, through operating the Tiffin foodservice outlet on campus. Students are involved in designing the food products and menu, planning marketing strategies, as well as managing and running the entire operations of the outlet.

Tour Travel Operations Management
Tourism Management students organise both local and overseas tours. In the course of their trips, they learn about travel management, tour operations, business management and budgeting. Trips have been organised to various destinations including:

• Australia
• Cambodia
• China
• Egypt
• Hong Kong
• India
• Indonesia
• Laos
• Nepal
• Oman
• Singapore
• South Korea
• Thailand
• Turkey
• Vietnam

The Best Hospitality, Tourism & Events Programmes at BERJAYA University College of Hospitality

Founded in 2009 by a successful self-made international entrepreneur named Tan Sri Dato’ Vincent Tan,

BERJAYA University College of Hospitality embodies his legacy of success and tenacity in preparing you for a flourishing career in the Hospitality, Tourism, Culinary and Services industries – all areas in which the Berjaya Corporation Berhad has track records for success and international acclaim.
In fact, you will be able to leverage on the Berjaya Corporation Berhad’s corporate diversity as a global conglomerate with involvements in:

• Property and construction
• Vacation
• Hotels and resorts
• Education
• Insurance
• Investment holdings
• Food and beverages
• Industrial businesses

Teaching & Learning at BERJAYA University College of Hospitality

At BERJAYA University College of Hospitality, our commitment towards professional excellence focuses on ‘human development’, attention to detail in teaching and learning that are unique qualities which differentiate us from the rest. The University College has an integrated classroom-community space for students to learn and apply their knowledge and skills in real-life situations, which is what we call the BERJAYA Immersion Methodology.

A significant part of this approach depends greatly on the innovative academic curriculum, delivered both inside and outside of the classrooms, which are both academic and career-focused, and is based on the ‘Learning by Doing’ principle. This approach educates our students to think critically, communicate effectively, work productively and manage professionally right from the day they start with us.

Closing the gap between student’s qualifications and industry needs, BERJAYA UCH pays particular

attention on opportunities for quality industrial work placements for the students. The support of the Berjaya Group of Companies plays an integral part on industry placements with their local and international Hotels, Resorts and Clubs providing a platform for students to gain placement and exposures, thereby enhancing their skills and knowledge in a global environment. The students also get first priority to fill up permanent positions within the subsidiaries of the group.

Since its inception in 2008, BERJAYA UCH has established strategic partnerships with recognised professional and academic institutions of higher learning from UK, USA, Australia, Europe and South Korea who are forerunners in areas of Hospitality, Culinary Arts, Tourism, Retail and Event Management. These collaborations include future developments in the areas of curriculum development, licensing of academic programmes, staff-student exchanges and research opportunities.

True to our vision and commitment of inspiring lives and widening horizons, BERJAYA UCH aims to be an institution with ‘people and places’ with regional branches campuses and articulation arrangements in various parts of the world. We value engagement with education and industry partners, and the various communities we serve. We invite individuals to come as students and leave as professionals.

Students can choose from the following Hospitality Management courses offered at BERJAYA UCH:

• BERJAYA School of Hospitality

  • Foundation in Hospitality
  • Diploma in Hotel Management
  • Bachelor of Hospitality Management (Hons)

  BERJAYA School of Tourism

  • Diploma in Tourism And Travel Management
  • Diploma in Event Management
  • Diploma In Public Relations
  • Bachelor of Tourism Management (Hons)
  • Bachelor of Event Management (Hons)

State-of-the-Art Facilities at BERJAYA University College of Hospitality

BERJAYA UCH’s cosmopolitan city campus is situated within the golden triangle in Berjaya Times Square.

Students will benefit from the integrated learning experience gained from the hospitality, tourism and service-related businesses within and surrounding the city campus. The city campus, totaling approximately 100,000 square feet, is located on the 11th (West Wing) consisting mainly the administrative offices and learning areas; and 14th (East Wing) comprises the culinary and restaurant facilities for the School of Culinary Arts.

BERJAYA UCH had you in mind when they designed their campus. From the culinary studios, to the boardroom, to the custom-built housekeeping suites, BERJAYA UCH’s facilities are customised to help teach students by immersing themselves into a realistically simulated environment.

BERJAYA UCH encompasses the hardware of complete infrastructure with state-of-the-art facilities which

include high-tech lecture theatres, classrooms and seminar rooms, conference room, learning and resource centre, housekeeping suite, travel bureau, dedicated computer laboratories with the latest software, fully equipped preparation, production and pastry kitchens, bakery, culinary studio, culinary theatre, show kitchen, fine dining restaurant, café, culinary museum, coffee and tea academy, oenology laboratory and chocolate and sugar artistry laboratory among others.

The usual comment when guests step into our city campus is, “Wow! Is this a University campus or a five-star hotel?” We would like to say, BOTH! Your classrooms, learning resource centre, kitchens, laboratories and everything else has been specifically designed to immerse you in the Hospitality, Tourism and Services industry. Hence, the swanky look and feel for the campus environment.

BERJAYA University College of Hospitality Awards and Recognitions

BERJAYA UCH is recognised through numerous awards and accolades that include:

• Hospitality Asia Platinum Awards (HAPA) 2011 for ‘Hospitality Education Excellence’
• BrandLaureate-SMEs Chapter Awards 2010 for the ‘Best Brands in Education-Tourism, Hospitality, Culinary & Retail Education’
• World Association of Chefs Societies (WACS) Recognition of Quality Culinary Education 2011
• Doctorjob’s Students’ Choice Awards by GTI Media
• Hospitality Asia Platinum Awards (HAPA) 2011 for ‘Hospitality Education Excellence’
• Hospitality Asia Platinum Awards (HAPA) 2013-2015 for HAPA Hospitality Education Institution Culinary Excellence
• The Chief Operating Officer of BERJAYA UCH, Madam Mae Ho was awarded ‘Most Promising Entrepreneurship Award Winner’ in APEA 2011.

BERJAYA University College of Hospitality Recognition & Achievements from 2009 – Present

At BERJAYA UCH, you will discover that the drive to ‘win’ is often rewarded quickly. Even before they graduate, many of your peers would have become award-winning talents through the many competitions we participate in and win!

2009

• Culinaire Malaysia 2009: 1 Silver and 2 Bronze medals

2010

• Norwegian Salmon Challenge 2010: 1st, 2nd and 3rd place
• 1 World Culture International Student’s Cultural Festival 2010: 2nd place in Culture Dance competition
• MONIN Cup 2010: Champion for Mocktail category; 1st Runner-up for Cocktail category

2011

• GAS PETRONAS Battle of the Chefs 2011: 1 Bronze medal
• Le Tour De Fruit 2011: 1 Gold, 1 Silver and 1 Bronze medals
• HOFEX- Hong Kong International Culinary Competition 2011: 3 Silver and 3 Bronze medals
• Battle of the Chefs 2011 Penang: 1 Gold and 1 Silver medals, 1 Diploma
• Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA) Young Chef Pencil Box Culinary Challenge 2011: 2nd Runner Up
• MONIN Cup 2011: Champion, 1st and 2nd Runner-up for Cocktail category; 2nd Runner-up
• Culinaire Malaysia 2011: Most Outstanding Apprentice Award, 8 Silver and 9 Bronze medals, 2 Diplomas
• FHC International Culinary Arts Competition, Shanghai 2011: 1 Bronze medal
• Spritzer Sparkling Sparkler Mocktail Competition 2011: 1 Gold and 1 Silver medals

2012

• “NEW ZEALAND WEEK- FOOD FOR THOUGHT” Culinary Competition: Champion
• Penang Chefs Challenge 2012: 5 Gold, 4 Silver and 1 Bronze medals
• MAH Penang Chapter Hospitality Challenge 2012: 1 Bronze medal
• Korea International Food Fair 2012: 5 Bronze medals
• MONIN Cup 2012: 1st Runner-up for both Cocktail and Mocktail categories

2013

• Asian Culinary Challenge of IKIP 2013: 1 Gold, 3 Silver and 1 Bronze medals, 1 Diploma
• HOFEX Hong Kong International Culinary Classic 2013: 3 Silver medals
• Battle of the Chefs 2013 Penang: 2 Silver and 4 Bronze medals, 1 Diploma,
• Battle of the Baristas 2013: 3rd Runner-up
• MONIN Cup 2013: Champion for Mocktail and Flairing categories, 2nd Runner-up for Cocktail category
• Culinaire Malaysia 2013: Most Outstanding Apprentice Award, Most Outstanding Team in Catering Services Award, Best of the Best for Table Setting, 3 Gold and 4 Silver medals
• Young Chef Challenge (by the Embassy of Sweden Kuala Lumpur): 2nd Runner Up
• Ultimate MONIN Creative Coffee Cup 2013: Champion

2014

• Nestle Professional Culinary Arts Award: 1st Runner-up
• 8th Salon Culinary 2014 Bali: 1 Silver medal
• Battle of Baristas Championship (BOBC) 2014: Champion, 2nd and 3rd Runner-up
• MONIN Cup 2014: Champion and 2nd Runner-up for Cocktail category, Champion for Mocktail Category
• International 2014 MICE Destination Marketing Contest: 2nd Runner-up for Engaging Visitor Category
• MONIN Cup Asia Pacific 2014: Representative of Malaysia
• Battle of the Chefs 2014: 10 Silver and 3 Bronze medals

Study at the Best Hotel Management and Culinary University in the Northern Region at KDU Penang University College

The KDU Penang University College School of Hospitality, Tourism and Culinary Arts is one of the pioneers in the northern region in providing top hospitality and culinary arts education to young people who are keen to enter this booming industry.

Since its beginning in 1995, KDU University College Penang has grown by leaps and bounds to become the first and best hospitality, tourism and culinary arts school in Penang.

The success of the school swiftly brought about a partnership with the IMI University Centre (IMI) from Lucerne, Switzerland (the birth place of the hospitality industry) in 1997 and with this, KDU University College Penang quickly became the first private college to offer students the opportunity to obtain prestigious Swiss diploma and degree qualifications without having to go abroad making KDU University College Penang the best college for culinary arts and hospitality in Penang.

KDU University College Penang offers scholarships to deserving students.Affordable accommodation is also provided. Students interested to register at KDU University College Penang can go to this link.

The Best Hotel Management and Culinary Programmes in Penang

Based on IMI and industry feedback, the school served up popular programmes such as the IMI

Bachelor of Arts in International Hotel and Tourism Management (3+0), IMI Diploma in International Hotel and Tourism Management, KDU-IMI Diploma in Professional Chef Training and Chef Academy Italy (CAI) Executive Diploma in Professional Chef.

KDU offered one-of-its-kind “campus experience” that helps unleash the true potential of its students through practical simulations, outcome-based learning and experimental learning initiatives.

The programmes also provided exposure to students with industry placements in reputable 5-star local or international hotels and restaurants. Thousands of students were also given the option to transfer and to continue their studies in IMI Switzerland for a complete Swiss experience.

Today, the school houses 5-star training facilities such as the KDU-Holiday Inn Hospitality Training

Suite (suite room and front office), ‘Bon Appetit’ fine dining restaurant, Bar 91 and professional commercial kitchens including patisserie and butchery demo kitchens. The students are led by a dedicated professional team of lecturers and chefs who are passionate about quality and excellence.

The team creates enriching and unique learning experiences for the students and this can be testified by the hundreds of chef students who have won many awards in the culinary competitions locally and internationally.

Armed with a great track record in producing industry ready graduates, SHTCA is confident that it will continue to produce graduates who are competent and professional in the current hospitality, tourism and culinary arts industry and remain to be the premier hospitality school in the northern region for many years to come.

Students after SPM, UEC, STPM, O-Levels or A-Levels interested to register at KDU University College Penang may go to this link. Affordable Accommodation is provided. Scholarships are available.

IMI (3+0) Bachelor of Arts in International Hotel & Tourism Management at KDU College Penang

The Bachelor of Arts in International Hotel & Tourism Management at KDU College Penang is awarded by the prestigious IMI from Switzerland. Students can Major in the following areas –

• Hotel & Tourism
• Events Management
• European Culinary Management

The objective of this programme is to equip students for the demands of senior management in the tourism and hospitality industries.

Focusing on the strategic business development of hospitality and tourism organisation, graduates will be put on the right path to success in an industry that offers a multitude of opportunities.

The programme allows students a pathway to an honours degree upon successful completion of a dissertation. KDU College Penang is the best college in Penang for the hospitality and tourism programmes.

IMI Diploma in International Hotel & Tourism Management at KDU University College Penang

The Diploma in International Hotel & Tourism Management at KDU University College Penang is awarded by the prestigious IMI

in Switzerland. This programme offers you a choice of management or practical aspects of the hospitality industry.

KDU University College Penang’s training mirrors their Swiss counterpart’s methods and curriculum; a combination of traditional Swiss hotelier with modern management techniques.

For a practical experience, you will be interned for one semester’s industrial training in renowned hotels or resorts in Malaysia and abroad

The Diploma in International Hotel & Tourism Management programme at KDU College Penang focuses on courses required for the industry, nurturing professionalism and characteristics, essential for success in the industry

Since its inception in 1995, KDU University College Penang has grown by leaps and bounds to become the first and most renowned hospitality, tourism and culinary arts school in Penang.

The success of the school swiftly brought about a partnership with the IMI University Centre (IMI) from Lucerne, Switzerland (the birth place of the hospitality industry) in 1997 and with this, KDU Penang quickly became the first private college to offer students the opportunity to obtain prestigious Swiss diploma and degree qualifications without having to go abroad making KDU the best university college for culinary arts, tourism and hospitality in Penang.

Based on IMI and industry feedback, the school served up popular programmes such as the IMI Bachelor of Arts in International Hotel and Tourism Management (3+0), IMI Diploma in International Hotel and Tourism Management, KDU-IMI Diploma in Professional Chef Training and Chef Academy Italy (CAI) Executive Diploma in Professional Chef.

KDU offered one-of-its-kind “campus experience” that helps unleash the true potential of its students through practical simulations, outcome-based learning and experimental learning initiatives.

The programmes also provided exposure to students with industry placements in reputable 5-star local or international hotels and restaurants. Thousands of students were also given the option to transfer and to continue their studies in IMI Switzerland for a complete Swiss experience.

Today, the school houses 5-star training facilities such as the KDU-Holiday Inn Hospitality Training Suite (suite room and front office), ‘Bon Appetit’ fine dining restaurant, Bar 91 and professional commercial kitchens including patisserie and butchery demo kitchens. The students are led by a dedicated professional team of lecturers and chefs who are passionate about quality and excellence.

The team creates enriching and unique learning experiences for the students and this can be testified by the hundreds of chef students who have won many awards in the culinary competitions locally and internationally.

Armed with a great track record in producing industry ready graduates, SHTCA is confident that it will continue to

produce graduates who are competent and professional in the current hospitality, tourism and culinary arts industry and remain to be the premier hospitality school in the northern region for many years to come.

Students interested to register at KDU University College Penang may go to this link. Affordable Accommodation is provided. Scholarships are available.

MyCenTHE Diploma in Hotel Management at KDU University College Penang

What is MyCenTHE?

The Malaysia Center for Tourism and Hospitality Education (MyCenTHE) is an organization aimed towards improving the quality of tourism and hospitality education through collaborative partnerships between domestic public and private sectors, referred to as clusters, to guarantee large-scale economic growth within the national industries of tourism and hospitality as part of the Malaysian Government’s economic transformation programme (ETP).

In support of this national initiative, KDU University College Penang, the cluster leader under MyCenTHE will offer a Work-based Learning (WBL) under Diploma in Hotel Management.

This special programme is designed to resemble an apprenticeship training programme where students will be attached to a designated hotel establishment for a period of 8 months throughout the duration of the programme.

On top of the classroom tertiary education experience they will receive from KDU Penang, student will be provided

Additional American Hotel & Lodging Educational Institute (AHLEI) Certificate at KDU University College Penang with the Work-based Learning (WBL) Diploma in Hotel Management

Students after SPM or O-Levels in Penang, Kedah, Alor Setar and the Northern Region in Malaysia can go for the Work-based Learning (WBL) Diploma in Hotel Management programme at KDU Penang University College.  Students apply what they learn in the classroom for 6-10 months in a paid internship programme. A partnership with Hotel Equatorial Penang (five-star rated hotel) ensures students learn on the job in their industrial training programme.

KDU Penang University College, the cluster leader under The Malaysia Centre for Tourism and Hospitality Education (MyCenTHE), this special programme is designed to resemble an apprenticeship training programme on top of the classroom tertiary education experience they receive from KDU Penang University College.KDU Penang University College students will have a chance to receive a quality recognised hospitality management diploma from The American Hotel & Lodging Educational Institute (AHLEI). This comes with a truly unique experience coupled with a fixed allowance throughout their industry attachment.

KDU University College Penang SHTCA introduced the Work-based Learning (WBL) Diploma in Hotel

Management programme with a comprehensive industrial training practicum in 2012, where the students apply what they learn in the classroom for 6-10 months in a paid internship programme. A partnership with Hotel Equatorial Penang (five-star rated hotel) ensures students learn on the job in their industrial training programme.

In support of the national initiative Economic Transformation Programme (ETP), KDU Penang University College, the cluster leader under The Malaysia Centre for Tourism and Hospitality Education (MyCenTHE), this special programme is designed to resemble an apprenticeship training programme on top of the classroom tertiary education experience they receive from KDU Penang University College. Students will have a chance to receive a quality recognised hospitality management diploma from The American Hotel & Lodging Educational Institute (AHLEI). This comes with a truly unique experience coupled with a fixed allowance throughout their industry attachment.

In 2015, KDU Penang University College Penang signed a Global Academic Partner (GAP) agreement with

The American Hotel & Lodging Educational Institute (AHLEI). AHLEI is an established institution offering a complete range of hospitality related training, education and learning materials. Students will have the opportunity to obtain a global industry-recognized hospitality management diploma from AHLEI that provides additional credentials, which are imperative for better career prospects.AHLEI is also the global leader in hospitality training and hotel management certifications that are all endorsed, recognised and approved by the American Hotel & Lodging Association and conforms to the best practices in the hotel and lodging industry.

Benefits of this Program:
1)      Student will get a Dual Certificate (1 from KDU & 1 from AHLEI)
2)      More working experience