Honours Bachelor of Commerce (Culinary Management) (H315)

Develop the skills necessary to succeed as a chef, culinary manager or entrepreneur in the Honours Bachelor of Commerce (Culinary Management) program. Through a blend of theoretical and practical education, students will gain the skills and knowledge to achieve a successful career in today’s culinary and food industry. And you’ll gain real-world experience valued by employers. As a graduate of the Honours Bachelor of Commerce (Culinary Management) (H315) program, you’ll enter the workforce with the culinary knowledge, advanced management skills and business acumen needed for a successful career in modern Canadian kitchens and food companies or as an entrepreneur. And you’ll gain real-world experience. This program is Canada’s only four-year culinary management honours bachelor’s degree, and it prepares graduates for kitchen, operations management, food development or entrepreneur positions. Students will gain an understanding of the following key areas: Culinary proficiencyCulinary theoryAccounting and financeMarketing and communicationsHuman resources and risk managementSpecialized businessResearchGeneral knowledge (liberal studies)

Applicants are selected on the basis of their academic achievement, including the required courses, and any other selection criteria outlined below.

• Ontario Secondary School Diploma with six grade 12 university (U) or university/college (M) courses, or equivalent, including: grade 12 (U) English and any grade 12 (U) Mathematics.
• a grade of 60 per cent or higher in English and Math
• an overall average of 65 per cent in six grade 12 (U) or (M) courses.
• recommended courses: basic computer software applications.

OR

Mature student status (19 years of age or older and no OSSD)**:

• grade 12 (U) English
• grade 12 (U) Mathematics
• a grade of 65 per cent or higher is required in English and Math
• post-secondary courses in English and Mathematics will be considered (certain courses only)

** There is no mature student testing in the required credits for degree programs. Mature applicants must have the English and Math credits required. Additional information on where and how to upgrade can be found on the English and Math upgrading pages.

Please note that George Brown is committed to ensuring that applicants will succeed in their program of choice and meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission to the program. Applicants may be required to have grades higher than the minimum requirements stated.