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.
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
The Humber Advantage
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
Thank You!
We are grateful to our corporate donors for their generous support of the Advanced Chocolate and Confectionery Artistry program.
Program Gallery
Take a 360 Degree Tour of the Baking Lab
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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 confectionery products for market. This program prepares students for work experiences both at home and abroad, with advanced knowledge of sustainability and ethical sourcing.
Related Programs
Program Availability
| START DATE | LOCATION | STATUS | INTERNATIONAL STATUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| September 2021 | North | Open | Open |
Chef Junichi Mitsubori - Wagashi Demonstration
Watch the video to see Junichi Mitsubori, a wagashi master, offer a rare glimpse into the creation of traditional confectionery works of art.
Current students can order extra uniform items by emailing grace.regala@humber.ca to arrange payment and curbside pick-up.
Hospitality & Tourism Success Stories
Business Chef Places First in Global Competition with Plant-Based Dish
Mon, January 04, 2021
Culinary Professor and Chef, Shonah Chalmers was recently announced the winner for her vegan dish at the Walnuts@Work competition held live on December 29th, 2020.
CIFST Provides Scholarship Awards to DIY Baking Kit Project Winners
Mon, December 21, 2020
As an opportunity for experiential learning, Advanced Chocolate and Confectionary Artistry students participated in a socially distanced culminating assignment created by Chef Kenneth Ku.
No news at this time.
Faculty of Business News
The International Students Behind Humber Cricket Team's Achievements
Wed, December 23, 2020
For many students at Humber, cricket is their sport of choice, and many of Humber’s cricket players are international students.
The Value of COIL in the Faculty of Business
Wed, December 02, 2020
COIL is gaining in popularity at Humber, and the Faculty of Business is playing an active role.
No news at this time.
Program News
CIFST Provides Scholarship Awards to DIY Baking Kit Project Winners
Mon, December 21, 2020
As an opportunity for experiential learning, Advanced Chocolate and Confectionary Artistry students participated in a socially distanced culminating assignment created by Chef Kenneth Ku.
Culinary Students Exhibit their Skills at Afternoon Tea Exam
Mon, October 26, 2020
Eleven Advanced Chocolate and Confectionery Artistry students prepared and presented Afternoon Tea to six distinguished judges.
No news at this time.
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HOW TO APPLY
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
EQUIPMENT & DEVICE REQUIREMENTS
FEES
CONTACT US
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).
Equipment & Device Requirements
All Semesters
| Details and Specifications | Minimum Specifications | Recommended Specifications |
| Processor | Intel i5-8300H | Intel i7-9750H= or higher |
| OS | Windows 10 | Windows 10 |
| Memory | 8 GB of RAM | 32 GB of RAM |
| Storage | 256 GB SSD | 512 GB SSD |
| Monitor | Laptop computer (not a notebook such as a Chromebook or a tablet) recently purchased; last 18 months | Laptop computer (not a notebook such as a Chromebook or a tablet) recently purchased; last 18 months |
| Other | Wireless 802.11 b/g/n/ac, Built-in microphone and webcam | Wireless 802.11 b/g/n/ac, Built-in microphone and webcam, Built-in Ethernet port (strongly recommended), Long battery life (strongly recommended) |
Contact Information
If you have questions about these Equipment & Device Requirements contact:
Susan Joseph, program co-ordinator
416.675.6622 ext. 2747
susan.joseph@humber.ca
Fees
The 2020-2021 fee for two semesters was:
- domestic: $8,030.94
- international: $17,027.00
Fees are subject to change.
Pathways
Pathways are academic routes that students can take to move from one credential to another.
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.
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
If you’re an international student, you can apply directly to Humber via our International Centre.
