MA Culinary Arts Management

The MA Culinary Arts Management at University College Birmingham is designed to equip graduates and professionals with advanced skills for a career in the culinary operations and leadership within the hospitality sector. The course will improve the expert skills of culinary professionals in managerial capabilities and culinary innovation in fields of the hospitality industry.

Learning areas covered include innovation, recipe and food product development, classical and contemporary culinary techniques addressing changing consumer demands, researching industry trends, and managing culinary operations as profit centres.

The Teaching methods are large group lectures, smaller group sessions, tutorials, and subject advice, with assessment through coursework, practical evaluations,  written examinations, and an independent research project. Students have the opportunity to undertake an optional placement of three or six months, which provides them with practical industry experience.