Bachelor of Gastropreneurship (Honours)

Course Overview

A programme that brings together the world of culinary, gastronomy and entrepreneurship. The culinary component trains students in fundamental skills in the preparation and presentation of various food products. The gastronomy part is directed at the knowledge in physical, chemical and biological properties of food to enable food innovation and development of new food products. The entrepreneurship element develops students’ entrepreneurial know-how and sharpen their business acumen to lead, manage and even launch their own food-based business in the dynamic F & B industry.

Curriculum

• Culinary Skill
• Food and Beverage Service
• Legal Aspect for Hospitality
• Japanese Language I
• French Language I
• Japanese Language II
• French Language II
• Food Management
• Patisserie
• Introduction to Information Technology
• Food and Beverage Cost Control
• Food Artistry
• Research Methodology for Gastropreneurship
• Molecular Gastronomy
• Social Entrepreneurship
• Hospitality Financial Accounting
• Food Marketing
• Food Retailing
• Digital Entrepreneurship
• Malaysia Food and Culture
• The Arts of Cakes
• Food Innovation, Business and Entrepreneurship
• Event Entrepreneurship
• Street Food
• Food Sensory and Evaluation
• Food Styling for Photography
• Entrepreneurship
• Gastropreneurship Project
• Restaurant Business
• Industrial Training

Language, Mata Pelajaran Pengajian Umum (MPU) and Co-curricular Courses:

English for Tertiary Studies, Academic English, English for Career Preparation, Falsafah dan Isu Semasa, Penghayatan Etika dan Peradaban, Bahasa Kebangsaan A/Critical Thinking, Contemporary Malaysian Issues, Co-curricular courses.  

Entry Requirements

1. STPM - Grade C in 2 relevant subjects
2. A Level - Grade D in 2 relevant subjects
3. UEC - Grade B in 5 relevant subjects
4. TAR UMT - Foundation in Arts (Track B) OR Relevant Diploma
5. Other IHL - Relevant Foundation/ Diploma accredited by MQA

Compulsory subject:

(1); (2); (3) and (5) must include SPM Pass/ O Level Grade E (Pass)/ UEC Grade C in English Language**

**Grade C and above in AELE0364 English Language conducted by TAR UMT is accepted as having fulfilled the English Language requirement for applicants who fail English Language at SPM/O Level/UEC level.

Note:

1. Students without a credit in SPM Bahasa Melayu are required to pass Bahasa Kebangsaan A before the award of Bachelor Degree.
2. TAR UMT Diploma will be accepted on credit transfer into Bachelor Degree programmes.
3. Equivalent qualifications/qualifications from other Institution of Higher Learning (IHL) will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
4. Subject to the Ministry of Education latest requirements.

Career Prospects

• Food and beverage industry
• Food entrepreneurs
• Restauranteurs
• Chef
• New product development chef
• Food innovators
• Commercial food companies
• Bakery and confectionery industry
• Food industry administrators
• Corporate food service & catering
• Hotel and Events F&B
• Food Stylists