Culinary Enterprise
The aim of this two year add-on honours degree programme is to afford learners the opportunity to develop their intellectual, creative and management expertise in Culinary Arts.
| Award Name | Degree - Honours Bachelor (Level 8 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | Dundalk Institute of Technology |
| NFQ Level | Level 8 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Degree - Honours Bachelor (Level 8 NFQ) | Major | Dundalk Institute of Technology | Level 8 NFQ |
Duration
2 years.
Course Delivery
This programme is delivered through a mix of classroom-based lectures and online delivery.
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.
Careers / Further progression
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
Further information
Registration for a part-time course at DkIT could not be easier.
Just click on dkit.ie/parttime or dkit.ie/postgraduate to search for your course and follow the ‘How To Apply’ instructions on the course page.
Please note that early registration is advisable as the number of places on many courses are limited. Applications will be dealt with in order of receipt of completed application and appropriate fee. Applicants must notify the Lifelong Learning Centre in writing in the event of your withdrawal from any course for any reason.
If you have any questions about registering for a course, contact our Lifelong Learning Team on parttime@dkit.ie or call us on +353 (0)42 9370290
Tax Relief / Other Funders
Tax relief at the standard rate of tax (20%) is available for certain tuition fees on courses which lead to third-level awards.
For further information visit revenue.ie to receive a copy of form IT31. This applies only to students who are funding their studies from their own income. Always retain your receipt of payment from DkIT for tax purposes.
In certain circumstances students may receive financial aid in paying their fees from County Enterprise Boards, Leader Partnerships, Department of Social Protection and other organisations.
Apply online Visit www.dkit.ie/partime for information on how to enrol online for this course or see Application weblink below.
Please note that early registration is advisable as the number of places on many courses is limited. Applications will be dealt with in order of receipt of completed application and appropriate fee.
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.
Who Should Apply?
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.
Semester 1
Financially Management
Culinary Business Development
Semester 2
Culinary Enterprise Development
Business Management Simulation
Semester 3
Creativity and Innovation in Culinary Enterprise Leadership and Innovation
Strategic Management
Research Pape
Semester 4
Food Tourism
Digital Marketing Management
Research Paper
Brianáin Erraught (Head of Department of Hospitality Studies)
Phone: +353 42 9370256
Email: brianain.erraught@dkit.ie