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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:

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

INTERNATIONAL ACADEMIC EQUIVALENCY

Admission equivalencies for Humber depend on your country of study. Please enter your location or choose detect my location to see the requirements for your country below.

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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).

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Fees

The 2019-2020 fee for two semesters is:

domestic: $8,844.08
international: $16,531.00

Fees are subject to change.

Scholarships

Humber offers a variety of scholarships each year.

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Fees by Semester

Semester 1	Domestic Fee	International Fee*
Total	$4,506.90	$8,055.50
Tuition	$3,618.38	$7,166.98
Mandatory Non-Tuition	$468.80	$468.80
Lab/Materials	$419.72	$419.72
Co-op/Placement	$0.00	$0.00

Semester 2	Domestic Fee	International Fee*
Total	$4,337.18	$8,055.50
Tuition	$3,618.38	$7,336.70
Mandatory Non-Tuition	$468.80	$468.80
Lab/Materials	$250.00	$250.00
Co-op/Placement	$0.00	$0.00

*Plus Mandatory Health Insurance fee once per academic year: Fall start - $420 Winter start - $280 Summer start - $140

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Pathways

Pathways are academic routes that students can take to move from one credential to another.

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How to Apply

Applications to Humber are made through ontariocolleges.ca. Be sure to submit your application by the equal consideration deadline of February 1. You may apply after February 1, however, post-February 1 applications will be considered on a first-come, first-served basis depending on the availability of the space in the program. To check program availability refer to the Campus/Availability listing on Humber's program pages or ontariocolleges.ca.

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INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

If you’re an international student, you can apply directly to Humber via our International Centre.

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Design and produce artisanal chocolates, confections and more

The Advanced Chocolate and Confectionery Artistry graduate certificate program offers you an opportunity to develop high-level skills in pastry arts. Using advanced techniques and sophisticated equipment, you will design and produce artisanal chocolates and confections, international desserts, frozen preparations, and multi-tiered special occasion cakes in Humber's state-of-the-art bake labs. You will research current trends and emerging technologies in chocolate and confectionery with a focus on sustainability and environmental stewardship. Studies in entrepreneurship, and recipe and product development will culminate in the launch of a branded product.

This program is offered in a flexible learning environment allowing students to learn online, in-class or in a hybrid format. Practical classes take place in the evening to accommodate working professionals.

Courses Learning Outcomes

Semester 1

Semester 2

Upon successful completion of the program, a graduate will:

Experiment with advanced chocolatier and confectionery techniques, applications, and ingredients to create innovative, specialty products
Solve complex and/or unexpected design and production challenges by adapting established and emerging chocolatier and confectionery practices
Manage the production and commercialization of an original chocolate or sugar product across varied retail units
Create original confectionery products to target diversified markets, including artisan and mass production settings
Adhere to all aspects of safety, standardized production, and regulatory food packaging and nutritional labelling
Use specialized equipment and emerging technologies to create unique showpieces, and chocolate and sugar products
Master advanced sugar and sculpting techniques to produce decorations that embellish other desserts and artistic showpieces
Maintain ethical and sustainable sourcing and productions of quality products to support new and established global business partnerships
Participate in chocolate tasting and sample production and evaluation
Contribute to professional and public knowledge sharing related to food science, nutrition, and production

Uniform Orders

Select your uniform for this program.

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Program Availability

START DATE	LOCATION	STATUS	INTERNATIONAL STATUS
September 2019	North	Open	Open

State-of-the-Art Labs

The new bake labs are fully accessible and AODA compliant. Students have access to:

a new 36 tray, dual mode, hybrid oven for real world experience in volume baking

specialty enhanced tools and equipment

2 stage Chocolate Enrobing machines

100 qt dough mixer

blast freezers

televised chef's demos

Your Career

Graduates may find employment opportunities in large-scale bakeries, hotels and resorts, bakery manufacturers, small-scale chocolate shops, and candy makers. Graduates may also choose to launch their own business or develop confectionary products for market. This program prepares students for work experiences both at home and abroad, with advanced knowledge of sustainability and ethical sourcing.