From Kitchen to Leadership — Culinary Excellence and Business Acumen
This three-year bachelor’s program combines intensive practical culinary training with academic studies in business and management.
The program spans six semesters, three of which consist of professional internships, giving you a strong foundation for an international career in gastronomy, hospitality, or as an entrepreneur. After graduation, you will be well-prepared to take on leadership roles in the industry — or to start and run your own business. The program is 3 years, with 3 internship periods of 24 weeks each.
The program is offered in Meudon, just outside Paris. The school provides assistance with finding accommodation and has a modern, newly built campus with a library, café, and restaurant. The program is also eligible for student loans.
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Culinary Arts
Throughout the program, you develop advanced skills in both the restaurant and hotel industries. You learn to:
- Plan and manage kitchen and food operations based on budget, concept, location, season, and ingredients
- Work professionally with hygiene, safety, plating, and service
- Create and develop culinary concepts tailored to market and target audience
- Simultaneously, you gain knowledge in how to start, take over, and lead a business — from strategy and daily operations to staff management and business development in a changing world.
Business & Leadership
The program provides you with a solid understanding of business and leadership skills, critical for success in today’s food and restaurant industry. Examples of course topics:
- Entrepreneurship and business models
- Finance and financial management
- Marketing and new trends
- HR, talent management, and law
- Sustainability and operational strategy
- The program concludes with a final project in which you develop your own food service concept and business plan.
Internship — A Central Part of the Program
Three mandatory internship periods of 24 weeks each are an integrated part of the program. Before each internship, you receive professional preparation through workshops on CV writing, applications, and interviews, as well as industry knowledge and career planning.
Your academic performance, commitment, and professionalism determine access to the most attractive internship placements, such as: Ducasse Paris, Guy Savoy, Dorchester Collection, Maison Pic, etc.
Admission Requirements
- High school diploma (or equivalent)
- The program is primarily aimed at students aged 18–25
- English: native or equivalent level (IELTS 5.5 or equivalent)
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