Advanced Chocolate and Confectionery Artistry
Ontario Graduate Certificate
Program Code: AC511
Campus: North
Length: 2 semesters starting in September
Learn how to create, design and produce artisanal chocolates and confections, international desserts, frozen preparations, and multi-tiered special occasion cakes with this program that offers you an opportunity to develop high-level skills in pastry arts. Put those skills toward opening your own business, or find employment in varied venues including:
- bakeries - research and development
- bakery manufacturers
- boutique chocolate shops
- candy makers and confectioners
- catering companies
- hotels and resorts
- restaurants and cafés
Practical learning in Humber's state-of-the-art bake labs, studies in entrepreneurship and product development, and a focus on sustainability and ethical sourcing will prepare students for work both at home and abroad.
Courses
Semester 1 |
Fall 2020 Delivery | Proposed Winter 2021 Delivery | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| SUGR 5000: Properties of Chocolate and Chocolate Applications | Online | Not Running | |
| SUGR 5001: Artisanal Chocolate Techniques | In-person | Not Running | |
| SUGR 5002: Recipe and Product Development | Online | Not Running | |
| SUGR 5003: Modern and International Desserts | In-person | Not Running | |
| SUGR 5004: Frozen Preparations | In-person | Not Running |
Semester 2 |
Fall 2020 Delivery | Proposed Winter 2021 Delivery | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| SUGR 5501: Professional Cake Decoration and Design | Online | ||
| SUGR 5502: Bakery Entrepreneurship and Innovation | Online | ||
| SUGR 5503: Professional Sugar Artistry and Confectionery Techniques | In-Person | ||
| SUGR 5504: Sugar and Confectionery Techniques and Applications | Online | ||
| SUGR 5505: Cake and Showpiece Architecture and Design | In-Person | ||
| SUGR 5506: Chocolate and Confectionery Artistry Capstone | In-Person |
Current students, please make sure to review your MyHumber Academic Progress report to confirm which courses you should register into for your Winter semester. Courses with in-person requirements will likely also have online components. Humber may need to change plans for in-person learning, subject to government and public health directives and/or additional health and safety considerations.
Admission Requirements
Applicants must meet all the requirements below in order to meet minimum program eligibility. Meeting minimum eligibility requirements does not guarantee an offer of admission. Admission decisions will be available via MyHumber, or by email and mail. Admission decisions will not be released by phone.
Admission selection is based on the following 2 requirements:
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Academic
To be eligible for admission, you must possess the following:
- A bachelor's degree, advanced diploma or diploma in baking and pastry arts management, culinary management or apprentice cook program.
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 program eligibility.
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.
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.
Fees
The 2020-2021 fee for two semesters is:
- domestic: $8,030.94
- international: $17,027.00
Fees are subject to change.
Domestic Fees by Semester
| Semester 1 | Original 2020-2021 Fees | Updated Fall 2020 Fees |
| Tuition | $3,161.70 | $3,161.70 |
| Compulsory Ancillary Fee | $434.91 | $319.30 |
| Compulsory Student Union Fee | $64.00 | $60.25 |
| Optional Student Union Fee | $20.00 | $0.00 |
| Program Ancillary Fee | $419.72 | $419.72 |
| Co-op/Placement | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Total | $4,100.33 | $3,960.97 |
| Semester 2 | Original 2020-2021 Fees | Updated Fall 2020 Fees |
| Tuition | $3,161.70 | $3,161.70 |
| Compulsory Ancillary Fee | $434.91 | $319.30 |
| Compulsory Student Union Fee | $64.00 | $60.25 |
| Optional Student Union Fee | $20.00 | $0.00 |
| Program Ancillary Fee | $250.00 | $250.00 |
| Co-op/Placement | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Total | $3,930.61 | $3,791.25 |
International Fees by Semester
| Semester 1 | Original 2020-2021 Fees | Updated Fall 2020 Fees |
| Tuition | $7,364.87 | $7,364.87 |
| Compulsory Ancillary Fee | $434.91 | $319.30 |
| Compulsory Student Union Fee | $64.00 | $60.25 |
| Optional Student Union Fee | $20.00 | $0.00 |
| Program Ancillary Fee | $419.72 | $419.72 |
| Co-op/Placement | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Total | $8,303.50 | $8,164.14 |
| Semester 2 | Original 2020-2021 Fees | Updated Fall 2020 Fees |
| Tuition | $7,534.59 | $7,534.59 |
| Compulsory Ancillary Fee | $434.91 | $319.30 |
| Compulsory Student Union Fee | $64.00 | $60.25 |
| Optional Student Union Fee | $20.00 | $0.00 |
| Program Ancillary Fee | $250.00 | $250.00 |
| Co-op/Placement | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Total | $8,303.50 | $8,164.14 |
*Plus Mandatory Health Insurance fee once per academic year: Fall start - $420 Winter start - $280 Summer start - $140
Pathways
Humber offers a number of transfer options and pathway opportunities. Visit humber.ca/transferoptions or refer to the program page.
Contact Information
Program Specific Questions
Susan Joseph, program co-ordinator
416.675.6622 ext. 2747
susan.joseph@humber.ca
Admissions Questions
Domestic Students
416-675-5000
enquiry@humber.ca
International Students
Contact the International Centre
international.humber.ca/contact
1-416-675-5067
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