International Culinary Arts Programmes. all courses validated by. Luzern, Switzerland

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1 International Programmes all courses validated by Luzern, Switzerland

2 Diploma in International Your Profile You possess an appropriate school leaving qualification (or have successfully completed the IMI Certificate programme) and have qualifications in, or experience of, the fundamental operational aspects of culinary and tourism management. You are seeking to develop these skills to supervisory management level. What is the Programme Objective? The aim of the ICI Diploma in International is to offer students, who wish to begin working at a supervisory level within the industry, a comprehensive hospitality management education. You will be introduced to all aspects of hospitality service operations, and the wide array of career opportunities available within the industry. In addition to learning the technical and supervisory management skills, you will also learn the product knowledge necessary for a career as a culinary professional. There is a strong emphasis on practical training. Our kitchens are always available for practice and our staff always on hand to offer advice and support. What Courses Will You Take? - Commodity Purchasing and Food Merchandising - Food Hygiene and Safety - Personal and Professional Development 1 - Professional Kitchen Techniques - Professional Pastry Techniques - Restaurant Management and Control - Wine and Beverage Studies What Qualification Will You Receive? Diploma in International awarded by IMI. Validated by Oxford Brookes. This is definitely the most exciting four years of my professional life. Within four years I have travelled, competed in culinary competitions, worked in Dubai, Singapore, China and Hong Kong plus collaborated with various Michelin starred chefs, like Charlie Trotter, Paco Roncero and David Munoz. The most memorable experience for me at ICI was definitely the International Night. Where else can we mingle, learn and party with this wide range of cultures and nationalities? Marvas Ng Kai Xiang Nationality: Singapore Graduated 2008 Gardemanger Chef, Goldin Metropolitan Polo Club, Tianjin, China

3 Higher Diploma in International Your Profile You already have qualifications in the field of or Culinary Management. You may be a qualified chef who is looking to build on your existing knowledge or have considerable culinary experience and are looking to improve your employability or move to a management role. What is the Programme Objective? This is an advanced professional cookery programme designed to provide a strong theoretical and practical knowledge and the skills needed to work in a professional culinary environment. You will be introduced to many new techniques and have the opportunity to fine tune your skills working together with our expert chefs. You will also learn transferable management skills to prepare you to manage a professional kitchen. What Courses Will You Take? - Contemporary Professional Kitchen Techniques - European Culinary Skills and Application - Hospitality Services Marketing - Kitchen Management and Control - Managing People in the Hospitality Industry - Menu Design and Product Development - Personal and Professional Development 2 What Qualification Will You Receive? Higher Diploma in International awarded by IMI. Validated by Oxford Brookes. Semester 1 TERM 1 TERM 2 Semester 2 TERM 3 TERM 4 Semester 3 TERM 5 TERM 6 Paid Internship Semester 4 TERM 7 TERM 8 Graduate Placement IMI Certificate or equivalent Diploma in International 24 weeks Higher Diploma in International 24 weeks 6 month paid internship in Switzerland or abroad (min. gross salary in Switzerland per month: CHF 2 172) BA (Hons.) Degree in International 24 weeks In exciting culinary careers worldwide or in full-time jobs worldwide. Free career service for all IMI Alumni. 1 YEAR 1 1/2 YEARS 2 YEARS 2 1/2 YEARS

4 Bachelor of Arts Degree with Honours in International Your Profile You are looking to make your mark in the culinary world and to fine tune your already strong culinary skills. You have qualifications and experience in culinary arts and are looking to learn the advanced skills necessary for a senior management role, heading up your own kitchen or developing the techniques and practices to excel in your chosen field. What is the Programme Objective? Tuition has both practical and academic elements preparing our graduates to cope with the demands and challenges of the professional kitchen. We teach state of the art technical skills and transferable advanced business and management skills to enable you to work at the highest professional levels. With a strong focus on modern day gastronomy, students will be challenged to develop new culinary products suitable for today s marketplace. What Courses Will You Take? - International Business Concept -. International Gastronomy - Leadership and Entrepreneurship - Managing Information Systems - Personal and Professional Development 3 - Practical Gastronomy Production What Qualification Will you Receive? A Bachelor of Arts with Honours in International awarded by IMI. Validated by Oxford Brookes. George Tan Loon Hoe Nationality: Malaysian Graduated 2012 Culinary Trainee, Harbour Ridge Yacht and Country Club, Florida, USA I learnt a lot of things through my practical experience in the past seven months; it s totally different from what I imagined. This experience gave me a better picture about my future in the culinary field and my career in general. In these seven months I met a lot of people from very different countries and their cultures, and it was very good exposure for me.

5 Anthony Caine, Senior Lecturer in International at ICI Chef Caine achieved his advanced professional and master chef qualifications at Westminster and Lweisham Catering college. He then went on to work in numerous London restaurants including The Sheraton Park Towers Hotel in Knightsbridge, The Thistle Tower Hotel and The Charing Cross Hotel as well as experiences in two Michelin starred restaurants. Switching his direction to teaching, he enrolled in a training programme and later received a degree in Business Management. Building a vast knowledge and experience in education, he was invited to join Canterbury Christchurch University as an associate lecturer, promoting specialist teaching and learning for institutes across Kent in England. In 2006, he was awarded fellowship to the World Master Chef Society and works closely in contributing to and harnessing the expertise offered by this network. Here at ICI it s all about adding a little bit extra to something that s already good. Making sure our students go on to become future decision makers. Not only will they learn pastry techniques, molecular cookery and food & beverage management but they will also become talented leading chefs and managers who will hopefully go on to be successful in the hospitality industry. The ICI team Our team of chefs are always on hand to support and guide you with your studies. They offer a wealth of international culinary experience. We also regularly welcome guest lecturers who specialise in fields as diverse as molecular gastronomy, vegetable carving and chocolate shaping. Chef Dawei Sun Chef Daniel Sonderegger Chef Jeroen Klein Lenderink

6 Why Choose the International Culinary Institute? The International Culinary Institute Switzerland (ICI) is the culinary arm of the prestigious IMI International Management Institute Luzern. ICI embodies the same qualities that have made IMI the number one choice of school for so many hospitality professionals. The institute aims to prepare the next generation of culinary professionals and entrepreneurs for success in a dynamic and exciting global industry. The expert training you receive at ICI will allow you to perfect your culinary skills from first steps to the latest in gastronomy. Our courses place a strong emphasis on the practical elements of culinary arts and students will be introduced to a wide variety of techniques. Small class sizes allow you to develop your own flair and creativity while ensuring you receive the highest quality education to support your career. After the Higher Diploma semester you are entitled to a period of paid practical training which will be organised by our career and internships office. This placement will build on the knowledge and skills you have learnt at ICI. In this way our students are able to offer the complete package: academic excellence with hands on practical training. This is what makes our graduates among the most employable of all culinary students. All of our ICI programmes are validated by Oxford Brookes University in the United Kingdom. This partnership gives international recognition to the quality of education received by ICI graduates. All classes are taught in beautiful Kastanienbaum on the shores of Lake Luzern. Our facilities have spectacular views over the lakes and mountains. In such a setting you cannot fail to be inspired. Introducing Oxford Brookes University... First opening its doors to students in 1865, Oxford Brookes is now one of the UK s leading modern universities with an international reputation for teaching excellence and innovation. Its School of Hospitality Management is one of the world s principal providers of management education and has fostered strong links within business and industry. The university caters for almost 20,000 students through its full range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses. It offers over 160 undergraduate degree choices and around 200 postgraduate options. As part of its School of Hospitality, the university has a specialist centre for the study of food, drink and culture - Oxford Gastronomica. This is a virtual network connecting individuals and institutions with a passion for the culture of food and wine. It works to improve society s relationship with food and drink in pursuit of good health, environmental sustainability, social cohesion and the maintenance of distinct cultures. Accreditation and Memberships: PRIVATSCHULREGISTER PRIVATE SCHOOL REGISTER REGISTRE DES ECOLES PRIVEES REGISTRO DELLE SCUOLE PRIVATE SCHWEIZ - SWITZERLAND - SUISSE - SVIZZERA Seeacherweg Kastanienbaum. Switzerland Phone [email protected]. www. imi-luzern.com