Country: Canada
Duration: 2 Years
Program Level: Diploma
Country: Canada
Duration: 2 Years
Program Level: Diploma
Gain advanced patisserie training and develop the management skills needed to operate a successful business in the two-year Baking and Pastry Arts Management program. Located in downtown Toronto, surrounded by top bakeries, catering companies, hotels and pastry shops, George Brown College provides an excellent place to learn, get inspired and unleash your creativity.
Get ready to launch an exciting career with the two-year Baking and Pastry Arts Management (H113) diploma program. Under the guidance of top baking professionals, you will develop core skills in a wide range of specialized areas, including:
Instruction in industry standards and practices regarding sanitation and production management is also included.
These skills will set you up for success in high-end bakery and pastry arts. Your classroom work will include case studies designed to develop and perfect your baking skills. You will also complete an industry work-integrated learning experience you can add to your resumé.
On the business side, you will learn the key skills that are necessary to run a successful baking operation, including business planning, leadership and motivation, sales and marketing, and product packaging, showcasing and distribution methods.
Program Schedule
The Baking and Pastry Arts Management program currently operates from Monday to Friday. Some classes may begin as early as 7am, and others may end as late as 11pm.
Applicants who start in September will have a break during the spring/summer term (they will not be in classes).
Applicants who start in May will have a break during the winter term (they will not be in classes).
As part of the program, you will complete an industry externship. George Brown works with employers and industry partners to identify potential work experience opportunities. Students are also strongly encouraged to pursue self-directed industry work experience opportunities they believe will provide the learning experiences they value and meet the program’s learning outcomes.
This valuable work experience can be added to your resumé. In addition to more formal on-the-job work experience, George Brown College endeavours to provide learning opportunities with real-world challenges and customers.
Applicants are selected on the basis of their academic achievement, including the required courses, and any other selection criteria outlined below.
Proficiency in English communications is necessary for success in this program.
| language proficiency Testing Program | Diploma/Certificate Programs |
Postgraduate Programs and Fast-track/ Bridges** | GBC Degree Programs* |
|---|---|---|---|
| George Brown English for Academic (EAP) Program | Level 8 | Level 9 | Level 9 |
| IELTS (Academic) | 6.0, minimum 5.5 in each skill band | 6.5, minimum 6.0 in each skill band | 6.5, minimum 6.0 in each skill band |
| TOEFL | 80 (online) minimum 20 in each skill band | 88 (online) minimum 22 in each skill band | 84 (online) minimum 21 in each skill band |
| MELAB | 80 | 85 | 85 |
| PTE (Academic) | 54, overall minimum 50 in each skill band |
60, overall minimum 55 in each skill band |
60, overall minimum 55 in each skill band |
| CAEL | 60 (overall) | 70 overall (writing 60) | 70 overall (writing 60) |
| Cambridge English Exams (B2 First, C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency) | 169 or more (with no individual skill below 162) | 176 or more (with no individual skill below 169) | 176 or more (with no individual skill below 169) |
| George Brown Admissions Test (Mature applicants only) | Available | Available | Not Available |
CAD20,750.00 Approx.
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| Living Costs | $11,800 - $15,750/Year |
| Application Fee | $100 - $200 |
| IELTS Requirement | 6.0 - 7.0 |
| Work Opportunities | Yes; Post-Graduation Work Permit Program (up to 3 years) |
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