The Bachelor in International Culinary Arts (BICA) is a four-year undergraduate program offered by Silver Mountain School of Hotel Management in affiliation with Queen Margaret University (QMU), UK. The program combines academic study with extensive hands-on culinary training, focusing on culinary techniques, food production, gastronomy, kitchen operations, food safety, sustainability, entrepreneurship, and leadership. It includes practical industry internships in Nepal or abroad, preparing students for careers in the global culinary and hospitality industry.
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Candidates must have passed +2 or similar level.
After completing the program, graduates will be able to:
Apply classical and contemporary culinary techniques in professional kitchens.
Plan, prepare, and present a wide range of international cuisines.
Apply principles of food safety, hygiene, nutrition, and quality management.
Manage kitchen operations, food production, equipment, and resources effectively.
Develop menus and apply appropriate food costing and production-planning techniques.
Apply knowledge of gastronomy, food trends, and culinary innovation.
Demonstrate creativity and problem-solving skills in culinary product development.
Apply entrepreneurship and business management principles in the culinary sector.
Demonstrate effective leadership, communication, teamwork, and professional skills.
Apply sustainable practices in food production and hospitality operations.
Gain professional experience through industry internships and practical training.
Pursue careers as chefs, sous chefs, culinary managers, food entrepreneurs, restaurant managers, food consultants, and culinary educators.
