BA (Hons) in Culinary Enterprise (Part-time Level 8 Add-On)
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SUSI designated course: https://www.susi.ie/funding-for-part-time-undergraduate-courses/
The closing date for applications is Friday 5th September or until all places are taken.
Course Overview
The aim of this two year add-on degree programme is to afford learners the opportunity to develop their intellectual creative and management expertise in Culinary Arts. This programme would be best suited to those with a level 7 award in Culinary Arts or equivalent and currently working in the Culinary Arts sector or planning to work in or open their own business in the sector.
The programme has been designed to provide graduates with the competencies and knowledge required by industry in areas of Creativity and Innovation, Leadership and Management, Business Planning and Financial Management.
What makes this course different
This programme delivered part-time allows the learner to gain a level 8 qualification while working.
Modules on Culinary Food Business development, Creativity and Innovation in Culinary enterprise and Strategic Management open up new career pathways for Culinary graduates.
The programme provides the knowledge and competencies required by graduates who have a business idea or wish to open their own business.
Gaining a Level 8 qualification allows for opportunities to progress to level 9 programmes.
Career Opportunities
Career opportunities for graduates of the programme are excellent. Those who complete the programme will be highly employable in the following sectors:
- Senior Chef de Partie
- Head Chef
- Executive Chef
- Catering Manger
- Development Chef
- Business Owner
- Food Tourism
Course Delivery and Modules
The course runs over 2 years. Year 1 classes run on Mondays from 9.00 am to 5.00 pm and Tuesdays 9.00 am to 12.00 pm (subject to change). The programme is delivered through a mix of classroom-based lectures, lab classes and online delivery.
Education Progression
Graduates from the programme can progress to relevant programmes at Level 9.
Fees and Funding
Total course fee: €3,000, €1,500 per annum (payable as follows):
YEAR 1
- Accept Offer Fee: €200 (non-refundable)
- Instalment 1 = €550 is payable by 31st October
- Instalment 2 = €750 is payable by 28th February
YEAR 2
- Instalment 1 = €750 is payable by 31st October
- Instalment 2 = €750 is payable by 28th February
This course is FREE to those in receipt of an eligible DSP payment including:
- Jobseekers Benefit
- Transitional Jobseekers Payment
- Jobseekers Allowance
- One Parent Family
- Disability Allowance
- Qualified Adults of Working Age
- Carers Allowance
- Farm Assist/Fish Assist
- Widow's, Widower's or Surviving Civil Partner's Contributory or Non-contributory Pension
- Blind Pension
- Deserted Wives Allowance
Fees
Entry requirements
Applicants should hold a level 7 qualification in Culinary arts with a GPA OF 50% or above.
Applicants with significant experience who do not hold a level 7 qualification will be assessed through the institutes RPL process. More about RPL at DkIT
How to apply
Apply Directly to DkIT
Apply directly to DkIT using our online applications system. Please remember to upload the required documentation (copies of your existing qualification(s), your CV, any other support documents etc) with your online application to expedite your application. To avoid disappointment early registration is recommended.
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