Diploma in Culinary Arts

About the course

Culinary arts diploma providing practical kitchen training and foundational culinary techniques. Builds competence in food preparation, kitchen operations and basic menu execution. The Diploma in Culinary Arts (Diploma) curriculum develops core academic skills, critical thinking, and discipline-specific foundations needed for progression into higher-level university study.

Career outcome

Graduates may work as commis chefs or kitchen assistants in restaurants and hotels. Pathways include progressing to chef de partie roles with experience and further training. Graduates can progress to further degree pathways and entry-level opportunities connected to related fields, including roles that value analytical thinking, communication, and digital competency.

Living Costs in Subang Jaya**

Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) RM 9 - 12	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) RM 1,304 - 1,725	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) RM 696 - 920
Transportation (Daily) RM 5 - 8	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) RM 318 - 421

Average Salary***

*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)

**Source: numbeo.com

***Source: PayScale.com (2026)