Do you love the delicious creativity and chemistry involved in baking and pastry?  Humber’s Baking and Pastry Arts Management program is an international innovator in pastry education.  Our 2-year Baking and Pastry Arts Management diploma program will give you the skills and training needed to master classic pastries, artisan and specialty breads, chocolate confections and showpieces, complex celebration cakes, sugar artwork, stunning plated desserts, and more! 

Throughout the program, you will become proficient in all aspects of baking and pastry arts management, as well as develop entrepreneurial and business skills.  You will learn to develop dessert menus and marketing materials, as well as obtain a nationally recognized food safety and sanitation certification.

You will receive a complete chef’s uniform for all practical lab classes, as well as a complete pastry kit with high-quality tools.

You’ll also take writing proficiency and general arts and science classes, as well as courses that provide the communication and critical thinking skills necessary for successful career development long-term. Then you’ll have an opportunity to apply these skills for a work-integrated learning experience or study abroad option, building your résumé and establishing valuable industry contacts.

Graduates of the program can go on to complete the Culinary Management program in one year to get acquire two diplomas in three years.

Note: For students starting in September or January, there is a scheduled one semester break between second and third semester.

Courses

Admission Requirements

Admission selection is based on the following 3 requirements:

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  Academic

  To be eligible for admission, you must possess the following:

  • Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent including these required courses:
    • Grade 12 English (ENG4C or ENG4U or equivalent)
    • Three Grade 11 or Grade 12 C, M or U courses in addition to those listed above

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  • Mature student status

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  • College or university transfer status

  Mature Applicants

  Diplomas and Certificates

  An applicant is considered a mature applicant if they have not completed secondary school or other postsecondary school, and will be 19 or older as of the first day of classes. Humber will invite you for testing to demonstrate that you meet all listed course requirements.

  Degrees

  An applicant is considered a mature applicant if they have not completed secondary school or attended postsecondary studies, and will be 21 or older as of the first day of classes. Mature applicants for degree programs will be required to meet course requirements at the U/M level or equivalent.

  College Transfer Applicants

  Diplomas and Certificates

  An applicant is considered a college transfer applicant if they have completed some or all of a college-level credential. Humber may use a combination of secondary school and/or college courses and grades to determine program eligibility.

  Degrees

  An applicant is considered a college transfer applicant if they have completed some or all of a college-level credential. Humber may use a combination of secondary school and/or college courses and grades to determine program eligibility. Applicants must have an overall minimum grade point average (GPA) of 65 per cent in the program. Applicants are required to disclose and provide academic transcripts for all course work completed at the postsecondary level.

  University Transfer Applicants

  Diplomas and Certificates

  An applicant is considered a university transfer applicant if they have completed some or all of a university-level credential. Humber may use a combination of secondary school and/or university courses and grades to determine program eligibility.

  Degrees

  An applicant is considered a university transfer applicant if they have completed some or all of a university-level credential. Humber may use a combination of secondary school and/or university courses and grades to determine program eligibility. Applicants are required to disclose and provide academic transcripts for all course work completed at the postsecondary level.

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  English Language Proficiency

  All applicants whose first language is not English must meet Humber’s English Language Proficiency Policy.

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  International Credit Evaluation

  Canadian citizens or permanent residents with international education are required to provide a credential evaluation. Note, for international High school education course by course evaluations, ICAS must be used. For international post-secondary education, a WES evaluation must be provided. In situations where you expect to apply for transfer credit, it is recommended that a course by course WES evaluation is completed.

How to Apply

Applications are made through ontariocolleges.ca. See program page for details.

International Academic Equivalency

Admission equivalencies for Humber depend on your country of study. Please see admission requirements on the program page to enter your location.

Post-Admission Requirements

Once you have been accepted, and have confirmed your offer, you may need to complete a further set of requirements related to your program (Post-Admission Requirements).

Professional Industry Standards

This program follows professional industry standards for decorum, uniform, hygiene and personal presentation. Practical courses, which take place in a lab, have strict uniform and attendance standards and policies, which are mandatory for successful completion of the course.

Practical-based Physical Requirements

Students enrolled in this program are required to be able to participate in practical-based lab activity courses while achieving expected learning outcomes. Students will experience and therefore need to have the ability to and be comfortable with working in loud environments and multitasking, while in close proximity to others at a fast pace; operating high risk equipment (with instruction), including torches/open flames, ovens and knives/sharp objects; standing (wearing safety/steel toe shoes) for up to 5 hours; comprehending and performing complex physical tasks, including using both hands/arms at the same time to grasp food items and equipment; and performing repetitive tasks, including pushing/pulling and moving up to 25 pounds for a distance of up to 50 feet. Prospective students who may face challenges or require accommodation in being able to fully participate in the lab activities are encouraged to discuss their learning objectives with the program co-ordinator before enrolling. 

Fees

Equipment & Device Requirements

All Semesters

Additional Costs

$100 – safety shoes; $472 – knife and tool kit; $350 – textbooks, manuals (for two semesters). 

Pathways

Humber offers a number of transfer options and pathway opportunities. Visit humber.ca/transferoptions or refer to the program page.

Contact Information

Susan Joseph, program co-ordinator
Longo Faculty of Business
416.675.6622 ext. 2747
susan.joseph@humber.ca

Josie Bancheri

faculty

416-675-6622

4474

Admissions Questions

Domestic Students

416-675-5000
enquiry@humber.ca

International Students

Contact the International Centre

international.humber.ca/contact

1-416-675-5067

Every attempt is made to ensure that information contained on this website is current and accurate. Humber reserves the right to correct any error or omission, modify or cancel any course, program, fee, timetable or campus location at any time without prior notice or liability to users or any other Person.

Select information only is included in this printable PDF. For complete program details, refer to humber.ca/programs.