Distinctive Features of the Department’s Development:
1.Cultivating Professional Culinary and Hospitality Talents
Established in 1999, the Department of Culinary Arts and Hospitality Management is dedicated to cultivating professionals with both practical culinary skills and hospitality management expertise, preparing graduates to succeed in Taiwan and the global hospitality industry.
2.Industry-Oriented Curriculum with Specialized Tracks
The program offers specialized tracks in Hospitality Service, Asian Cuisine, and Western Cuisine, allowing students to develop professional skills aligned with their career interests and industry needs.
3.Hands-On Learning and Practical Training
The curriculum emphasizes “learning by doing,” integrating practical courses, on-campus training facilities, and industry-oriented teaching methods to enhance students’ professional competence.
4.Industry Collaboration and Professional Instruction
The department collaborates closely with industry partners and invites renowned chefs and hospitality professionals to participate in teaching, ensuring students gain practical knowledge and industry insights.
5.International Faculty and Global Perspectives
International instructors from countries such as Italy, Spain, the United States, Canada, Japan, Korea, Singapore, and Thailand regularly provide short-term teaching, enriching the program with global perspectives.
6.Extensive Internship Opportunities
Students are offered diverse internship opportunities both in Taiwan and abroad, including placements in international hotels, restaurant groups, and Michelin-starred establishments.
7.Advanced Professional Facilities and Learning Environment
The department provides industry-simulated learning environments, including culinary labs, baking labs, beverage and mixology labs, wine tasting classrooms, training restaurants, and hospitality training facilities.
8.Continuous Quality Improvement and Industry Recognition
Through a PDCA continuous improvement system, the department maintains high teaching quality. Students have achieved numerous awards in national and international competitions, and graduates are widely recognized by industry employers.
