Last updated on 2025-05-30
Program Overview
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.
Program Structure
The Baking and Pastry Arts Management program is structured over 4 semesters. This program offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to equip students with both practical and theoretical knowledge in baking and pastry arts. Key features of the program structure include:
- Hands-on practical lab classes to develop essential baking skills.
- Courses that enhance communication and critical thinking skills for career development.
- Opportunities for work-integrated learning experiences or study abroad options.
- Scheduled one semester break between the second and third semesters for students starting in September or January.
Students will also have the chance to take writing proficiency and general arts and science classes, ensuring a well-rounded educational experience. Graduates can further their education by completing the Culinary Management program in one additional year, allowing them to earn two diplomas in three years.
Featured Experiences
- Field experience with top industry partners, providing real-world application of skills.
- Optional co-operative education opportunities for paid work terms in the field of study.
- Access to state-of-the-art baking labs equipped with advanced tools and equipment.
- Participation in internal and external competitions, enhancing practical skills and industry exposure.
- Study abroad opportunities in various countries, including Croatia, Denmark, and Italy, for hands-on experience in international food culture.
Career Options
Graduates of the Baking and Pastry Arts Management program can pursue a variety of exciting career paths in Canada, including:
- Baker: Create a wide range of baked goods, from bread to pastries, in various settings such as bakeries and restaurants.
- Pastry Chef: Specialize in crafting desserts and pastries, often working in high-end restaurants or hotels.
- Café Manager: Oversee operations in a café, including menu planning, staff management, and customer service.
- Food Product Developer: Innovate and create new bakery products, focusing on market trends and consumer preferences.
- Entrepreneur: Start your own bakery or pastry shop, utilizing business skills learned during the program.
By educating students about industry standards and trends, Humber prepares graduates for success in whatever career they choose, allowing them to express their artistic strengths and creativity in the culinary world.
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