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Department of Culinary Arts and Baking & Pastry

Department of Culinary Arts and Baking & Pastry

  • Location: West Campus, Woosong Tower (W13), Room 405
  • Phone Number : +82-42-629-6831
  • Admissions Consultation : Prof. In-Young Jung +82-42-629-6924
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Vision & Objectives

Vision
A lifelong vocational education program driving the innovative growth of the future food industry and society.
Educational Goal
To cultivate creative and interdisciplinary culinary and baking experts with strong character, creativity, and professionalism.

Program Overview

  • Education for aspiring entrepreneurs and career development support.
  • Comprehensive curriculum in baking, cooking, coffee, wine, and K-desserts.
  • Work-Study Dual Program for 2nd Year Students: Earn up to 24 credits (recognized as work experience + academic degree + receive KRW 2.7 million in training subsidy).
  • Theoretical and liberal arts courses are conducted online, with practical training on weekdays or weekends.
  • Preparation for national certifications in Korean, Western, Chinese cuisine, baking, barista, and tea sommelier.
  • Industry experience of 3+ years can be accredited as credits (up to 3 credits per semester).

Career Opportunities After Graduation

  • Restaurant and café startups
  • Franchise food service companies
  • Cooking instructors at cultural centers or senior citizen programs
  • Institutional meal service cook
  • Bakery franchise patissier
  • Instructor at culinary academies
  • Senior barista
  • Transfer to a 4-year university

Relevant Certifications

Cooking Certifications

  • Korean Cuisine Technician
  • Western Cuisine Technician
  • Japanese Cuisine Technician
  • Chinese Cuisine Technician
  • Blowfish Cuisine Technician
  • Rice Cake Manufacturing Technician
  • Culinary Industry Engineer (Korean, Western, Chinese, Japanese, Blowfish)

Baking & Beverage Certifications

  • Master Confectioner
  • Baker Certification
  • Confectioner Certification
  • Cake Decorator
  • Chocolate Master
  • Baking Industry Engineer
  • Bakery Sanitation Technician
  • Barista / Sommelier

Additional

  • Coffee Barista Certificate
  • Children’s Cooking Instructor Certificate
  • Wine Sommelier Certificate
  • Traditional Korean Dessert Certificate