Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Management with specialization in Professional Culinary Arts

Program Overview

Master the culinary arts and transform your passion into a professional masterpiece.

The Bachelor of Science in Hotel Management with a specialization in Professional Culinary Arts (BSHM- PCA) at the University of Baguio is a sought-after program for students who want to build a career in the culinary field. The curriculum provides a strong balance of theoretical knowledge and hands-on skills in food preparation and kitchen management. Students will master advanced culinary techniques, menu design, and food service operations, while also learning how to contribute to community development through sustainability and research. This specialization is designed to transform passion into professional excellence.


Upon graduation, students are fully equipped to excel in diverse and rewarding careers. They will apply managerial and marketing skills to ensure seamless food service, while also demonstrating commendable leadership in the culinary field. The BSHM-PCA program empowers graduates to confidently pursue roles as executive chefs, restaurant managers, or innovative entrepreneurs, leading the way in the ever-evolving world of international hospitality and culinary arts.

Program Educational Objectives

A BSHM PCA graduate should be able to:

  1. Produce food products and services complying with enterprise standards
  2. Apply management and marketing skills in food and beverage service and operation
  3. Provide food and beverage service and manage the operation seamlessly based on industry standards
  4. Perform and provide full guest cycle services for the front office
  5. Perform and maintain various housekeeping services for guests and facility operations
  6. Plan and implement a risk management program to provide a safe and secure workplace with a sustainable working environment.

Program Outcomes

In 3 to 5 years after graduation, the graduates of BSHM PCA must have:

  1. Engaged in culinary and entrepreneurial practice in the food and beverage industry;
  2. Practiced entrepreneurial and advanced culinary techniques in the food and beverage industry
  3. Demonstrated commendable leadership and managerial and administrative capability in the culinary industry
  4. Manifested uprightness in the performance of duties and responsibilities;
  5. Conducted and utilized existing research findings to enhance food service operations, and exhibited commitment to promoting sustainable livelihood programs for the community

Job Opportunities

  • Culinary and Kitchen Roles:
  • Executive Chef
  • Sous Chef
  • Pastry Chef
  • Catering Manager
  • Food and Beverage Director
  • Restaurateur
  • Other Related Fields:
  • Food Stylist
  • Culinary Instructor
  • Food Consultant

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN TOURISM MANAGEMENT- CURRICULUM YEAR 2023-2024

SPECIALIZATION IN PROFESSIONAL CULINARY ARTS

First Year – First Semester
GETHCS1Ethics3
RPHIST1Readings in Philippine History3
PRPCOM1Purposive Communication3
ARTAPP1Art Appreciation3
PATHFT1Physical Education2
NSTPRO1National Service Training Program I3
THRISK1Risk Management as Applied to Safety, Security and Sanitation3
HPFSRV1Kitchen Essentials and Basic Food PreparationLec (1); Lab (2)
SOCORN2Social Orientation3
Total Units 24

First Year – Second Semester
THSELF1Understanding the Self3
SCITES1Science, Technology and Society3
CWORLD1Contemporary World3
PATHFT2Exercise-Based Fitness Activities2
NSTPRO2National Service Training Program II3
THPDEV1Professional Development and Applied Ethics with Experiential Learning3
THMACR1Macro Perspective of Tourism and Hospitality3
BPSTRY1Professional Elective: Bread and PastryLec (1); Lab (2)
HPFSRV1Fundamentals in Food Service Operations with ImmersionLec (2); Lab (1)
HEDTOUR1Hospitality Educational Field Trip 11
Total Units 27

Second Year – First Semester
MATHMW1Mathematics in the Modern World3
HCORDI1General Elective 1 (Philippine Popular Culture)3
PATTF4ESwimming2
THMICR1Micro Perspective of Tourism and Hospitality3
THPAPP1Applied Business Tools and TechnologiesLec (2); Lab (1)
PHIREG1Philippine Regional Cuisine with specialization in Cordilleran CuisineLec (2); Lab (1)
HPSPLY1Supply Chain Management in the Hospitality Industry3
THMICE1Introduction to Meetings Incentives, Conference and Events Management (MICE)Lec (2); Lab (1)
Total Units 23

Second Year – Second Semester
LRIZAL1The Life and Works of Rizal3
GELECT2General Elective 2 (Gender and Society)3
GELECT3General Elective 3 (People and Earth’s Ecosystem)3
PATHFT5Self Defense2
BARBEV1Professional Elective: Bar and Beverage Management with Wines of the WorldLec (1); Lab (2)
HPERGO1Ergonomics and Facilities Planning in the Hospitality IndustryLec (2); Lab (1)
HPSIAN1Asian Regional CuisineLec (2); Lab (1)
BUSCOM1Professional Elective: Business Communication for Tourism and Hospitality3
HEDTOUR2Hospitality Educational Field Trip 21
Total Units 24

Short Term
HMOJT101On-the-job Training3
Total Units 3

Third Year – First Semester
HPSTRY1Advanced Pastry with Chocolate3
THPCUL1Philippine Culture and Tourism Geography3
HPLDGE1Fundamentals in Lodging Operations3
CATRNG1Catering Management3
THQUAL1Quality Service Management in Tourism and Hospitality3
HFNMAN1Professional Elective: Hospitality Financial Management with Cost Control3
THFRLG1Foreign Language3
Total Units 21

Third Year – Second Semester
FRNTOP1Professional Elective: Front Office Operations3
HPSRCH1Research in Hospitality – Product Development5
HPEURO1Classical/European Cuisine3
CBMEC101Operation Management3
THENTR1Entrepreneurship in Tourism and Hospitality with Feasibility Study3
THMKTG1Tourism and Hospitality Marketing3
THFRLG2Foreign Language3
HEDTOUR3Hospitality Educational Field Trip 31
Total Units 24

Fourth Year – First Semester
THMULTIMulticultural Diversity in Workplace for the Tourism Professional3
CBMEC102Strategic Management and Total Quality Management3
THLEGL1Legal Aspects in Tourism and Hospitality3
HPNUTR1Food Science and Nutrition3
SPCLTY1Specialty Cuisine with Garde Manger3
INTECH1Innovation and Technology in Tourism and Hospitality3
HEDTOUR4Hospitality Educational Field Trip 41
Total Units 19

Fourth Year – Second Semester (6 Units)
HMOJT102Hospitality Management On-the Job Training (600 hours)6
Total Units 6

Fourth Year – Second Semester (10 Units)
HMOJT103International On-the Job Training (1,000 hours)10
Total Units 10

Grand Total: 190