Bachelor's Degree In Tourism Studies, Specialization in Pastry & Culinary Arts (affiliated by IGNOU Univerity)

Our Flagship bachelor's degree program offers hands-on training in Pastry & Culinary arts, ranging from basic to advanced levels, as well as in entrepreneurship & tourism studies. This program is ideal for high school graduates seeking a career in the Pastry / Culinary / Food & Beverage industry and particularly for those students who have an entrepreneur bent of mind.

This bachelor's degree program consists of three academic years that blend practical training with rigorous study in Pastry & Culinary as well as in business and sustainability, a strong focus on academic studies coupled with internship in India and abroad.

French pastry & culinary arts are currently more popular & influential globally than ever before. leading to high demand for skilled chefs. This three-year, highly specialized program is a unique blend of expertise in combining a bachelor's degree in Tourism studies with mastery in Pastry & Culinary arts with the professional & managerial skills required to become a leader in the industry.

This is India's First Pastry & Culinary program with a complete hands-on professional approach that covers Kitchen, technology & management.

Course Package
Course Package

CAREER

  • Chefs in Hotels / Restaurants / Palaces / Commercial Cuisines / Industrial Kitchens
  • Entrepreneurs - Restaurant / Bakery / Cafe / Bistro / Gastropub
  • Cloud kitchen Chefs
  • Events & catering manager
  • Franchise manager products
  • Manager in the food industry
  • Pastry & Culinary consultant
  • product development manager
  • Pastry Chef
  • Culinary Chef

Program Highlights:

  • Duration: 3 years

  • Kitchen Session: 9 months pastry & 9 months Culinary.

  • 3 weeks Pastry Masterclass in Malaysia

  • 3 Weeks of Culinary Masterclass in Malaysia

  • 2* 5 Months internship

  • 4 Months Theory & 11 Months of practical training

What can you look forward to?

  • Institute of International repute with centers in 6 cities across Asia
  • 90% hands-on experience, all the students have to make their product
  • 40 hours of training per week
  • 18 months of practical training, the highest by any institute in Asia
  • Our team have won/represented India at various National & international competitions
  • We train students in small batches for focussed learning
  • Experienced Chef faculties of National & International repute
  • Internship & Job placement with 5-star hotels, leading restaurants & patisseries
  • The Bachelor's degree in tourism studies offered by IGNOU will be taught entirely on the Bengaluru campus with practical exposure to pastry & culinary arts
  • It also covers the HACCP ( Hazard Analysis & Critical control points) and menu engineering
  • Students will receive an additional Pastry & Culinary Diploma from City & Guild UK.
  • Encompasses the four pillars of the hospitality industry like Kitchen, F&B service, Housekeeping & Front office.
  • The curriculum covers subjects such as accounts, economics, sales & marketing, food photography, sustainability etc.,
Eligibility: 12th pass in any stream

BSc. Culinary Arts & Hospitality Management

Students will complete 2.5 years of study at APCA India, followed by 1.5 years at Cast Alimenti University in Italy. In addition, they will have the unique opportunity to gain practical work experience of 06 Months in Italy while pursuing their graduation, ensuring a strong global foundation for their culinary careers.

1.5 Years International Culinary Program Offered in collaboration with Teesside University (UK) and Cast Alimenti University (Italy), this flagship program is crafted to shape the next generation of culinary leaders. It combines world-class training in pastry, culinary arts, and entrepreneurship with robust academic insights in culinary studies—delivering the perfect balance of knowledge and hands-on expertise.

Course Package
Course Package

Program Highlights:

  • Duration: 4.5 years

  • Course Available for Bangalore, Mumbai & Gurgaon

  • 2.5 Years at APCA India 

  • 1.5 Years at Cast Alimenti University Italy

  • 06 month internship in Italy

Practical Modules

  • Basic Pastry Techniques, Bakery Fundamentals
  • Introduction to Tourism & Travel Management
  • Introductory Culinary Techniques, Kitchen Safety & Hygiene
  • Tourism Resources of India
  • Garnishing & Plating Skills, Chocolate & Confectionery
  • Frozen Desserts & Ice Cream Making
  • Bread Fundamentals & Sandwich Artistry
  • Dough Lamination Techniques
  • Introductory Sugar Work

Theory Modules

  • Soft Skills (Basic)
  • Entrepreneurship (Basic)
  • Business Management
  • Hotel Management
  • Language Skills
  • General Awareness
  • Business Tools

Practical Modules

  • Artisan Bread Baking, Advanced Pastry Techniques
  • Culinary Basics, Meat & Poultry Preparation
  • Petit Fours & Mini Pastries
  • Savoury Bakes & Quiches, Sugar Art Basics
  • Dessert Plating Skills
  • Advanced Chocolate Sculpting
  • Regional Cuisines, International Cuisines

Theory Modules

  • Soft Skills (Intermediatory)
  • Entrepreneurship (Intermediatory)
  • Business Management
  • Hotel Management
  • Language Skills
  • General Awareness
  • Business Tools

Practical Modules

  • Advanced Pastry Skills, Menu Engineering & Recipe Development
  • Advanced Sugar & Chocolate Showpieces
  • Artistic Dessert Presentation Techniques
  • International Food and Wine Pairing
  • Beverage Mixology
  • Chocolate Arts & Modern Desserts
  • Culinary Events Management, Food Entrepreneurship Plan

Theory Modules

  • Soft Skills (Advance)
  • Entrepreneurship (Advance)
  • Business Management
  • Hotel Management
  • Language Skills
  • General Awareness
  • Business Tools

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