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Graduate Diploma in International Culinary Arts

IMI Switzerland Culinary Arts Degree

 Programme Overview

Designed for those looking to move into exciting careers within the culinary industry, this six-month diploma has a keen focus on practical skills and training. Students benefit from personalised attention in the kitchen as well as a strong theoretical basis of management and business fundamentals in the classroom. Our wide network of leading European restaurants offers the opportunity for a paid work placement where skills can be further refined in a real-world environment. An ideal programme for those looking to take the first steps in their future culinary career.

 Student Profile

Aimed at students with an unrelated undergraduate degree qualification or work experience, this diploma will enhance your culinary abilities and provide a solid foundation of management theory to support those with entrepreneurial ambitions. An optional, paid internship on completion of the study units, provides the opportunity to gain work experience at leading international restaurants or businesses operating within the culinary sector.

Application Details

Start Dates

- February
- August


Requirements

- Bachelor's award in any discipline OR a minimum three years of work experience 
- IELTS 5.0 (or equivalent)

Course Fees

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Programme Award

Graduate Diploma in International Culinary Arts

Degree Progression

Complete your six-months of study on the IMI campus and then take an optional paid placement (either in Switzerland or internationally) organised for you by our Careers team.

IMI Switzerland Culinary Teacher

Graduate Diploma

in International Culinary Arts
22 weeks

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Paid Internship

in Switzerland or abroad (Optional)
22 weeks

Course Fees
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Programme Units

120 Credits

Food Hygiene & Safety - 20 Credits

Culinary Fundamentals - 20 Credits

Restaurant Management & Control - 20 Credits

Pastry & Baking Arts - 20 Credits

Oenology & Beverage Management - 20 Credits

Contemporary Cuisine - 20 Credits

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Paid Internship Experience

This programmes offers you the option of a six-month paid work placement. Our Careers team will help find you exciting and challenging placements either here in Switzerland or in a range of international locations such as the US, the Middle East or Europe. Our personalised service covers everything from CV preparation to visa application support. Discover a new culture, earn a salary, and gain invaluable, CV-enhancing experience.

Internship Experiences...

My dream is to own my own restaurant...

Christopher Kevin - Indonesia
Chef de Partie - Bellevue Palace, Bern
Part of the Young Professionals Programme

Your future in hospitality...

...or international industry

IMI's dedicated Careers team works directly with the world's biggest hospitality brands as well as leading international companies to secure you CV-enriching, paid work placements in exciting destinations across the globe.

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...or international industry

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