Have you dreamed of a career in baking?  At Humber, our two-year Baking and Pastry Arts Management program offers exceptional instruction that is fun, creative and rewarding.  Our students are all smiles as they develop skills and experience in the bake labs, under the mentorship and guidance of pastry chef instructors from all around the world. 

Some of the amazing things you will create in the program are:

• delicious desserts and confections
• freshly-milled wholegrain breads
• gluten-free and vegan baking
• mouth-watering pastries, cookies and cakes
• stunning showpieces and decorative cakes

The two-year diploma program prepares you for a career without limits. You will build crucial skills in hands-on baking, as well as learn how to produce and market your own baked goods. As one of the most engaged baking programs, we are always looking for ways to integrate visual and social media into our lab experiences, and discover ways to show off your baking to the world!  Our graduates have moved into the industry with confidence, and many have found success in surprising and innovative areas such as product development, food sales and marketing, and food styling.

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

Qualified students will complete a work placement with one of our top industry partners.  Students can apply for placements anywhere in the world, and this opporunity has led to many satisfying, long-term careers.

Qualified students in this program may have a unique opportunity to complete their fourth semester in Italy. This eight-week academic program offers students a meaningful and challenging experience in baking and pastry arts from an international perspective and is offered in partnership with APICIUS International School of Hospitality at the Florence University of Arts. Students are enrolled at Humber and pay an additional program fee for this Semester 4 optional program. The work placement is also completed in this final semester.

Students may also be eligible to apply for our annual short duration experiential trips. These faculty led study abroad trips are confirmed in the fall semester and are approximately two weeks in length. Qualified students in this program may apply to participate in experiential learning trips to the Mediterranean/Italy where students have a hands-on experience in food culture and lifestyle of the Mediterranean. 

These trips vary each year and are subject to availability and eligibility requirements. Additional fees apply.

Success can be delicious, and the Baking and Pastry Arts Management program has given many graduates the key to a career that opens doors around the world.  Students in the program can pursue their dreams by:

• building online businesses and portfolios
• creating and marketing new bakery products
• decorating and designing stunning wedding cakes
• opening dynamic bakeries and pastry shops
• working for leading hotels, golf clubs and banquet halls

By educating students about industry standards and trends, as well as allowing them to express their artistic strengths and creativity, Humber prepares graduates for success in whatever career they choose.

World Association of Chefs’ Societies (WACS)

The program is recognized by the World Association of Chef's Societies (WACS) for meeting or exceeding the WACS standards of quality culinary education and has been awarded the Recognition of Quality Culinary Education program.

Food Safety and Sanitation Certification

Qualified students have the opportunity to earn Food Safety and Sanitation Certification (TrainCan – BASICS.fst®) as part of the program.

Additional requirements may apply.

Note: The requirements for the additional credential(s) are determined by the granting body, which is independent from the College. Students are encouraged to obtain the specific requirements directly from the granting body before enrolling.