Description

The food industry is full of new trends nowadays. It relies, mostly, on: customer service, creativity and high expertise. The Food industry is one of the most dynamic and rapidly growing industries with significant career prospects both in Greece and abroad. The BA Culinary Arts and Food Service Development programme is up to date, taking into consideration the latest trends in food industry, and focuses on practical classes which take place in specialized labs.

Duration: 3 years

Modules

YEAR 1

• Food and Beverage Operations
• Basic Culinary skills & Methods
• Basic Baking and Pastry Skills
• Introduction to the Service Business Environment
• Economics for the Culinary arts Industry
• Introduction to Culinary Technology

YEAR 2

• Safety & Sanitation in the Food Industry
• Advanced Culinary Skills & Methods
• Advanced Baking and pastry Skills
• Food Science and Human Nutrition in hospitality
• Internships in the Food Service Industry

YEAR 3

• Advanced business and management skills for the culinary industry
• Catering, symposium and volume food service
• Food & Communication
• Culinary concept development and production
• Study Skills
• Flavour theory and practice
• Quick serve food
• Fine Dining

Career prospects

The Food industry is one of the most dynamic and rapidly growing industries. This growth generates numerous opportunities for highly-qualified professionals. The BA Culinary Arts and Food Service Development programme offers the necessary skills to those who wish to advance professionally in the food industry. Graduates of the programme can:

• • • Work as:

• • • • Chefs both in Greece and abroad
      • Developers of catering products
      • Consultants of food industries
      • Write-editors in the food industry
      • Flavor consultants
    • Create and develop their own franchise company
    • Manage big fast food chains or gourmet restaurants 

Admission Requirements

Required documentation:

• • Copy of High School Certificate
  • Professional Experience in food industry (if applicable)
  • Letters of Recommendation by High School teachers
    
  • Copy of Identity Card
    
  • Passport-sized photos
  • AMC Application Form

A personal interview complements the evaluation of the above documentation.

Academic Staff

The academic staff of the Faculty of Tourism consists of distinguished lecturers, holders of Masters and PhD degrees with extensive research and teaching experience at Greek and foreign Universities plus professional recognition in their field of expertise.

In their majority they have extensive academic, research and professional experience in various projects of their specialization and can acquaint students with the latest developments and trends in Tourism, Hospitality and Food industry. They can also help students put to practice the theoretical knowledge they acquire in class.