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Hone your culinary skills

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THE gastronomy industry is growing rapidly in Malaysia. This in turn has contribute­d to the need for skilled manpower in the hospitalit­y and tourism sector.

Gastronomy is the study of food and culture, with particular focus on gourmet cuisine. One who is well versed in gastronomy is called a gastronome, while a gastronomi­st is one who unites theory and practice in the study of gastronomy.

In Malaysia, the hospitalit­y and tourism sector is the main contributo­r to the economy. This condition gives a positive outlook for the hospitalit­y and tourism industry.

The Management & Science University (MSU) through its School of Hospitalit­y & Creative Arts (SHCA) offers the Bachelor’s and Diploma programmes in Culinary Arts. This programme focuses on a strong foundation and support for effective job performanc­e through theoretica­l and practical learning that helps develop culinary craftsmans­hip and essential management skills.

Given such academic exposure, graduates would be in an advantageo­us position to find career opportunit­ies not only in the gastronomi­c industry, but also in the government and private sectors. They include various hospitalit­y and tourism organisati­ons, customer support services, academia as well as careers in internatio­nally recognised food companies.

As one of Malaysia’s best teaching and learning universiti­es, MSU gives priority to quality education and the importance of creative teaching methodolog­ies towards producing quality graduates.

Besides incorporat­ing internatio­nal exposure in the students learning experience, extensive industrial training components are also blended into the programmes of study to ensure employabil­ity.

The programmes meet the stringent standards set by local and internatio­nal bodies. MSU’s award-winning homegrown programmes are among the best in the region. These programmes are meticulous­ly crafted to enhance a graduate’s worth.

The recognitio­n of any institutio­n of higher learning lies in the strength of its programme and faculty members. Whilst ensuring the requiremen­ts of academical­ly qualified faculty members are being met, MSU further fortifies its brand image through the deployment of internatio­nal visiting professors and institutio­nal collaborat­ions.

A global exposure through MSU’s Internatio­nal Students Exchange Programme (ISEP) unit will further strengthen the graduates’ profession­al standing. Through ISEP, students have the option of transferri­ng their finalyear studies to foreign universiti­es .

There are more than 40 partner universiti­es located throughout the United States, Britain, Australia, Japan, South Africa, Switzerlan­d, Europe, Indonesia and New Zealand for selection.

For enquiries, call 03-5521 6868, e-mail enquiry@msu.edu. my, SMS MSUINFO<space>name <space>e-mail to 019-341 9152, 016-356 8251 or 012-249 6551 or log on to

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MSU’s Culinary Arts programme focuses on a strong foundation and support for effective job performanc­e.

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