Baking and Pastry Arts Management
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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.
You’ll also take writing proficiency and general arts and science classes, as well as courses that provide the communication and critical thinking skills necessary for successful career development long-term. Then you’ll have an opportunity to apply these skills for a work-integrated learning experience or study abroad option, building your résumé and establishing valuable industry contacts.
Graduates of the program can go on to complete the Culinary Management program in one year to get acquire two diplomas in three years.
Note: For students starting in September or January, there is a scheduled one semester break between second and third semester.
Semester 2 |
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| BAKE 103: Cafe Kitchen Techniques |
| BAKE 151: Dessert Kitchen Management |
| BAKE 153: Bake Shop Profits |
| BAKE 201: Bread Making 2 |
| GNED 101: An Introduction to Arts and Sciences |
| Select 1 from the following courses |
| GNED : General Elective |
Work-Integrated Learning
Students will complete a with one of our top industry partners. This opportunity has led to many satisfying, long-term careers.
Humber Advantages
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Learning 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
Students have additional bake lab space and a student-run bakery and coffee shop that provides the opportunity to sell the baking students' class product to the Humber community. There will also be an area to showcase student work.
Student Competitions & Events
Students will have the opportunity to participate in internal and external competitions such as Skills Ontario, Kraft-Heinz Iron Chef, Humber Pastry Cup and more.
Skills Canada Competition
Congratulations to Baking & Pastry Arts Management alumna Stefanie Francavilla. She recently competed in the IKA Culinary Olympics as part of the Junior Culinary Federation (CF) Team Canada, where her team won gold in two classifications. She was also the winner of both 2018 Skills Ontario and Skills Canada.
Worldskills Competition
Humber College graduate Emma Kilgannon is among the best in the world after winning bronze at the WorldSkills Competition 2022 Special Edition.
Humber College Students Shine Brightly on the National Stage at Skills Canada Competition
Emma Kilgannon and Andrian Movtchan won gold and silver, respectively, in Vancouver.
Humber Pastry Cup 2022
The Humber Pastry Cup 2022 was a collaboration of students from the Baking and Pastry Arts program and students from Humber's Broadcast Television Videography program.
Prime Minster Trudeau Talks Sustainability with Humber Students
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau visited Humber’s North Campus on Tuesday and spent some time with students talking about sustainability and climate change.
Student Testimonial
"Winning this competition has opened so many doors for me." - Tina Pistarelli, Nestlé Professional Minor's Food Truck Challenge winner
Internship Partners
Go Abroad
Summer Abroad
Students in this program may be eligible for a credit through Summer Abroad in Croatia, Denmark, Finland, India, Japan, New Zealand, Peru or Vietnam.
Placement Abroad
Students have the opportunity to complete program work placements in Canada or abroad. Students may also be eligible to receive a bursary from Humber.
Faculty Led Study Tour
Students in this program may be eligible for short Faculty Led adventure in Italy. Taste of the Mediterranean is packed full of dinners, tastings, tours, seminars, workshops and sightseeing opportunities.
Thank You Donors!
We are grateful to our corporate donors for their generous support of the Baking and Pastry Arts Management program.
Student Experience
First year consists of pastry fundamentals, food costing and dessert menu management. In second year, students learn traditional and contemporary techniques as well as emerging opportunities, international trends and applications used in the industry.
Watch the video to see how Chef Kenneth Ku of Humber College creates a terrifying showpiece out of sugar.
Read how Baking and Pastry Arts Management student Stefanie Francavilla's hard work and dedication paid off as she took home the gold at Skills Canada!
Watch the video to learn about the Humber Baking and Pastry Arts Management program and how it is geared to any person, or individual, that has a passion for baking. Our world-renowned faculty will teach the rest.
Uniform Orders
All students will need to purchase a uniform for this program. Place your order today by following the link below. Current students can order extra uniform items by emailing grace.regala@humber.ca to arrange payment and curbside pick-up.
Study Abroad
Students may 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.
Your Career
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.
Professional Accreditations & Recognition
World Association of Chefs’ Societies (WACS)
The program is recognized by the World Association of Chefs’ 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.
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Program Availability
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Humber is a publicly funded institution. International students graduating from a PGWP Eligible program at Humber are eligible to apply for a Post-Graduation Work Permit.
International students in Canada could be eligible for an automatic scholarship*. Apply now!
Check out the step-by-step Admissions Road Map for helpful information and additional resources.
| START | DELIVERY | LOCATION | STATUS |
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| Sep 2025 | Block-Based | North | Open |
| Jan 2026 | Block-Based | North | Open |
Humber is a publicly funded institution. International students graduating from a PGWP Eligible program at Humber are eligible to apply for a Post-Graduation Work Permit.
International applicants outside of Canada can apply through Humber International. Check out the step-by-step Admissions Road Map for helpful information and additional resources.
Upcoming Recruitment Events
News Feed
Cooking Up Something Special at Humber Polytechnic
Mon, April 21, 2025
The Learning Resource Commons was filled with murmurs of delight as visitors tasted dishes made for them by Baking and Culinary students.
Baking and Pastry Arts Management Students Bring Cartoon Cakes to Life
Mon, March 24, 2025
Baking and Pastry Arts Management students showcased their creativity and technical skills in an advanced cake decoration class.
Culinary Students Shine at Festa D’Autunno 2024
Mon, November 25, 2024
Culinary students had the opportunity to assist at the Association of Italian Chefs of Canada's (AICC) annual Festa D’Autunno on November 17th.
Humber Polytechnic and Taiwan's National Kaohsiung University of Hospitality and Tourism Celebrate Successful Partnership Milestones
Mon, November 11, 2024
Great things are happening within the Longo Faculty of Business partnership with the National Kaohsiung University of Hospitality and Tourism (NKUHT) in Taiwan.
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