Hospitality Business
Programme Overview
Qualification
Bachelor of Business Administration
Provider
The Culinary Institute of America
Duration
2 years
Total credits
132
Application period
Closed for 2021. Application opens in Jan to Mar 2022.
Next intake
Campus location
Temasek Culinary Academy
Offering the proven curriculum the CIA delivers at its United States campuses, The Culinary Institute of America's Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Food Business Management will build students' command of global product knowledge, business skills, and an in-depth understanding of the culinary and catering industries.
The programme will also cover more advanced areas of study such as revenue management and marketing for the foodservice and hospitality industries. Throughout the programme, theoretical components of the programme such as business theory and language lessons will be balanced with the honing of culinary and service skills through hands-on learning and projects in the state-of-the-art kitchens and public restaurants at the CIA's Singapore campus.
Graduates can expect to have a wide range of career options, including executive chef, entrepreneur, hospitality management professional, restaurant and bakery owner, food critic, and much more.
Learn more about SIT-CIA's Bachelor of Business Administration in Food Business Management.
Prior to AY2017/2018, the programme was known as the Bachelor of Professional Studies in Culinary Arts Management.
Overseas Immersion Programme
All students will have to complete a 3-week immersion programme that comprises a unique and enriching travel experience across Northern California. The Food, Wine and (Agri)culture Trip begins at the home campus of the CIA in Greystone at St Helena, California. From there, students embark on a road trip through the Napa Valley, with stop-overs and visits to wineries and vineyards, food processing plants, speciality restaurants and a broad variety of food-related businesses to deepen the students’ knowledge in the culinary culture of America.
The estimated cost of this overseas immersion programme ranges from S$8,500 - S$9,500.
Note: Estimated costs are dependent on prevailing currency exchange rate and flight ticket prices.
Career Options
- Executive Chef
- Entrepreneur
- Hospitality Management Professional
- Restaurant and Bakery Owner
- Food Critic
Eligibility and Exemption
Diploma holders from any local polytechnic and A-level graduates are welcome to apply.
Credit transfers and bridging will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
Applicants who are not graduates from a Polytechnic in Singapore, but have completed a formal 12-year education equivalent to A-Levels, are eligible to apply for the degree programme at SIT.
View additional requirements and mandatory Medical Clearance for admission.
Fees and Finances
Singapore Citizen
Fees structure for Food Business Management (Culinary Arts)
Based on a normal candidature period of study, the fees for each semester will be charged according to the number of credits taken. Credit charging applies for credits less than 16. Semester fees apply for credits between 16 and 22. For credits more than 22, semester and credit charging for additional credits.
|
Citizenship |
Credits |
Fees |
|
Singapore Citizen (with Tuition Grant)1 |
< 16 credits |
$360 per credit |
|
16-22 credits |
$6,255 per semester |
|
|
> 22 credits |
$6,255 per semester + $360 per additional credit |
|
|
Non-Subsidised2 |
< 16 credits |
$1,070 per credit |
|
16-22 credits |
$22,246 per semester |
|
|
> 22 credits |
$22,246 per semester + $1,070 per additional credit |
1 Singapore Citizen fees are exclusive of GST and subsidized by the Ministry of Education.
2 Non-Subsidised fees are inclusive of 7% GST. Per credit rate shown is before GST.
Semester Structure
| Year | CIA Acad Calendar (Block)1 | SIT Billing Cycle2 | Credits per semester3 | total credits per semester |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-Semester (0.1.1) | 0 |
|
7.5 credits | |
| Year 1 | Semester 1 (1.1.1 – 1.1.5) | 1 |
|
25.5 credits |
| Semester 2 (1.2.1 – 1.2.5) | 2 |
|
27 credits | |
| Semester 3 (1.3.1 – 1.3.5) | 3 |
|
21 credits | |
| Year 2 | Semester 1 (2.1.1 – 2.1.5) | 4 |
|
21 credits |
| Semester 2 (2.2.1) | 5 |
|
27 credits | |
| Semester 3 (2.3.1) | 6 |
|
3 credits |
1 Please refer to the Culinary Institute of America’s (CIA) Academic Calendar.
2 Students will be billed for each semester under the SIT Academic Calendar.
3 Modules that are not listed as core modules are top-up modules. For students without relevant diplomas, or a minimum "C" grade in relevant courses for credit transfer will be required to take additional top-up modules in order to complete the required 132-credit programme. Please refer to the Module Synopsis (Culinary Arts) for details of the top-up modules.
4 Those not required to do Externship will do Professional Bridge (non-credit bearing).
Illustration of Tuition Fees breakdown by semester for Singapore Citizen (with Tuition Grant) without Exemption
| CIA Acad Year | CIA Acad Calendar (Block)1 by semester | total credits per semester | tuition fees |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-Semester (0.1.1) | 7.5 credits | $ 2,700.00 | |
| Year 1 | Semester 1 (1.1.1 – 1.1.5) | 25.5 credits | $ 7,515.00 |
| Semester 2 (1.2.1 – 1.2.5) | 27 credits | $ 8,055.00 | |
| Semester 3 (1.3.1 – 1.3.5) | 21 credits | $ 6,255.00 | |
| Year 2 | Semester 1 (2.1.1 – 2.1.5) | 21 credits | $ 6,255.00 |
| Semester 2 (2.2.1) | 27 credits | $ 8,055.00 | |
| Semester 3 (2.3.1) | 3 credits | $ 1,080.00 | |
| Total | 132 credits | $ 39,915.00 |
Permanent Resident
Fees structure for Food Business Management (Culinary Arts)
Based on a normal candidature period of study, the fees for each semester will be charged according to the number of credits taken. Credit charging applies for credits less than 16. Semester fees apply for credits between 16 and 22. For credits more than 22, semester and credit charging for additional credits.
|
Citizenship |
Credits |
Fees |
|
Permanent Resident (with Tuition Grant)1 |
< 16 credits |
$600 per credit |
|
16-22 credits |
$11,750 per semester |
|
|
> 22 credits |
$11,750 per semester + $600 per additional credit |
|
|
Non-Subsidised2 |
< 16 credits |
$1,070 per credit |
|
16-22 credits |
$22,246 per semester |
|
|
> 22 credits |
$22,246 per semester + $1,070 per additional credit |
1 Permanent Residents fees are exclusive of GST and subsidized by the Ministry of Education.
2 Non-Subsidised fees are inclusive of 7% GST. Per credit rate shown is before GST.
Semester Structure
| Year | CIA Acad Calendar (Block)1 | SIT Billing Cycle2 | Credits per semester3 | total credits per semester |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-Semester (0.1.1) | 0 |
|
7.5 credits | |
| Year 1 | Semester 1 (1.1.1 – 1.1.5) | 1 |
|
25.5 credits |
| Semester 2 (1.2.1 – 1.2.5) | 2 |
|
27 credits | |
| Semester 3 (1.3.1 – 1.3.5) | 3 |
|
21 credits | |
| Year 2 | Semester 1 (2.1.1 – 2.1.5) | 4 |
|
21 credits |
| Semester 2 (2.2.1) | 5 |
|
27 credits | |
| Semester 3 (2.3.1) | 6 |
|
3 credits |
1 Please refer to the Culinary Institute of America’s (CIA) Academic Calendar.
2 Students will be billed for each semester under the SIT Academic Calendar.
3 Modules that are not listed as core modules are top-up modules. For students without relevant diplomas, or a minimum "C" grade in relevant courses for credit transfer will be required to take additional top-up modules in order to complete the required 132-credit programme. Please refer to the Module Synopsis (Culinary Arts) for details of the top-up modules.
4 Those not required to do Externship will do Professional Bridge (non-credit bearing).
Illustration of Tuition Fees breakdown by semester for Singapore Permanent Resident (with Tuition Grant) without Exemption
| CIA Acad Year | CIA Acad Calendar (Block)1 by semester | total credits per semester | tuition fees |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-Semester (0.1.1) | 7.5 credits | $ 4,500.00 | |
| Year 1 | Semester 1 (1.1.1 – 1.1.5) | 25.5 credits | $ 13,850.00 |
| Semester 2 (1.2.1 – 1.2.5) | 27 credits | $ 14,750.00 | |
| Semester 3 (1.3.1 – 1.3.5) | 21 credits | $ 11,750.00 | |
| Year 2 | Semester 1 (2.1.1 – 2.1.5) | 21 credits | $ 11,750.00 |
| Semester 2 (2.2.1) | 27 credits | $ 14,750.00 | |
| Semester 3 (2.3.1) | 3 credits | $ 1,800.00 | |
| Total | 132 credits | $ 73,150.00 |
International Student
Fees structure for Food Business Management (Culinary Arts)
Based on a normal candidature period of study, the fees for each semester will be charged according to the number of credits taken. Credit charging applies for credits less than 16. Semester fees apply for credits between 16 and 22. For credits more than 22, semester and credit charging for additional credits.
|
Citizenship |
Credits |
Fees |
|
International Student (with Tuition Grant) |
< 16 credits |
$760 per credit |
|
16-22 credits |
$16,264 per semester |
|
|
> 22 credits |
$16,264 per semester + $760 per additional credit |
|
|
Non-Subsidised |
< 16 credits |
$1,070 per credit |
|
16-22 credits |
$22,246 per semester |
|
|
> 22 credits |
$22,246 per semester + $1,070 per additional credit |
International Student and Non-Subsidised fees are inclusive of 7% GST. Per credit rate shown is before GST.
Semester Structure
| Year | CIA Acad Calendar (Block)1 | SIT Billing Cycle2 | Credits per semester3 | total credits per semester |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-Semester (0.1.1) | 0 |
|
7.5 credits | |
| Year 1 | Semester 1 (1.1.1 – 1.1.5) | 1 |
|
25.5 credits |
| Semester 2 (1.2.1 – 1.2.5) | 2 |
|
27 credits | |
| Semester 3 (1.3.1 – 1.3.5) | 3 |
|
21 credits | |
| Year 2 | Semester 1 (2.1.1 – 2.1.5) | 4 |
|
21 credits |
| Semester 2 (2.2.1) | 5 |
|
27 credits | |
| Semester 3 (2.3.1) | 6 |
|
3 credits |
1 Please refer to the Culinary Institute of America’s (CIA) Academic Calendar.
2 Students will be billed for each semester under the SIT Academic Calendar.
3 Modules that are not listed as core modules are top-up modules. For students without relevant diplomas, or a minimum "C" grade in relevant courses for credit transfer will be required to take additional top-up modules in order to complete the required 132-credit programme. Please refer to the Module Synopsis (Culinary Arts) for details of the top-up modules.
4 Those not required to do Externship will do Professional Bridge (non-credit bearing).
Illustration of Tuition Fees breakdown by semester for International Student (with Tuition Grant) without Exemption
| CIA Acad Year | CIA Acad Calendar (Block)1 by semester | total credits per semester | tuition fees |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-Semester (0.1.1) | 7.5 credits | $ 5,700.00 | |
| Year 1 | Semester 1 (1.1.1 – 1.1.5) | 25.5 credits | $ 18,924.00 |
| Semester 2 (1.2.1 – 1.2.5) | 27 credits | $ 20,064.00 | |
| Semester 3 (1.3.1 – 1.3.5) | 21 credits | $ 16,264.00 | |
| Year 2 | Semester 1 (2.1.1 – 2.1.5) | 21 credits | $ 16,264.00 |
| Semester 2 (2.2.1) | 27 credits | $ 20,064.00 | |
| Semester 3 (2.3.1) | 3 credits | $ 2,280.00 | |
| Total | 132 credits | $ 99,560.00 |
- Tuition fees shown are the total cost for completion of studies, based on the minimum credits required to graduate.
- Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents fees are exclusive of GST and subsidised by the Ministry of Education.
- International Students and Non-Subsidised fees are inclusive of 7% GST.
