Who is this programme for?

The Higher Diploma in European Culinary Management is a 5 month specialist programme recognized by the Manchester Metropolitan University and is equivalent to the third year at university. It is designed for those with prior qualifications in culinary arts or management. It is an ideal programme for qualified chefs to elaborate their knowledge in a European context.

Requirements for Admission

  • Minimum 18 years of age
  • High school certificate or equivalent (i.e. GCE, A Levels, IB or Abitur, etc.)
  • Graduates of hotel or recognized culinary or hotel management schools with a strong motivation to specialise in culinary management
  • Experienced chefs who wish to acquire a formal managerial education
  • Proficiency in English: 500 TOEFL (paper-based), 173 TOEFL (computer-based), 5.0 IELTS, or equivalent
Applicants who do not have the required English level may join the 4-week Intensive English Certificate (IEC), the 12-week University English Preparatory Course (UEPC) or the 6 months Foundation in English Studies Course (FESC).

Programme content:

The aim of this course is to offer a specialized education in culinary management with a European focus for students who have already obtained appropriate basic qualifications in culinary arts or sciences. Students who successfully complete the Higher Diploma in European Culinary Management may be eligible for entry to the following courses:

  • The BA Honours degree in European Culinary Management offered at IMI and validated by the Manchester Metropolitan University
  • The BA Honours degree in International Hotel Management offered at IMI and validated by the Manchester Metropolitan University
Course content:
  • Personal Development Planning III
  • French or German III
  • Western Gastronomic Cuisine
  • International Patisserie and Confectionary
  • Food Costing, Purchase and Menu Design
  • Beverage Studies
  • Food and Beverage Management
  • Business Language and Culture
  • Financial Management II
  • Business Language & Culture III

View/download the course syllabus in .pdf

Academic Semester costs (Swiss Francs)
 
Registration fee: CHF 2'800.-  
All-inclusive fee: CHF 25'750.-  

For details on costs, please download the IMI Programme Catalogue and refer to pages 22  - 23.

Entry Dates
There are two intakes per year, early in February and August.