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College Diploma - Baking and Pastry Arts Management (Co-op)

Vancouver Island University (VIU)

Nanaimo campus — Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada

Study Level
Diploma · 2-Year Undergraduate Diploma
Duration
To be confirmed
Study Mode
To be confirmed
Next Intake
August 2027
Tuition Fee
CAD 29,955
Application Fee
CAD 156
Scholarships Available
None listed
Post-Study Work Information
Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP): Verify before applying
Application Status
Open — confirm with Eagle Link (Not confirmed)

Program information is subject to institution confirmation. Fees, deadlines, intakes and entry requirements may change.

Overview

Program Description The Baking and Pastry Arts Diploma (BPAM) program at Vancouver Island University provides students with a Diploma in bakery training and management skills, giving graduates a leading edge for advancement in the baking profession. Upon entering the program, baking students are registered as apprentices, gaining technical training while accruing apprentice hours and also participate in two ten-week paid co-operative work placements. The BPAM program prepares students for careers in baking, baking management, and entrepreneurship. This full-time, cohort program provides rigorous hands-on technical baking training combined with theoretical management courses. Utilizing current baking trends and the most up-to-date curriculum, the BPAM program develops a student’s technical baking skills, as well as skills in leadership, communication, human resources, business planning, and financial management to satisfy industry demands for well-rounded, highly employable graduates. Students in the first year Baking and Pastry Arts Diploma program learn basic and advanced techniques in yeasted products, pastry, sugar, chocolate, and wedding cakes. Students also learn to bake in our wood-fired brick oven. The first year culminates in a ten-week paid co-operative work placement. The second year is designed to teach baking students the advanced skills they will need for a management position in the baking industry. It is delivered over two semesters, followed by a 10-week paid co-operative work placement. Students will take two advanced pastry courses, learn basic culinary techniques, plan and open a pop-up bakery, and take several management courses through VIU’s Department of Hospitality Management. Completion of VIU’s BPAM diploma provides students with advanced credit when applying to the VIU Bachelor of Hospitality Management degree.
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Field of study
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Credential
2-Year Undergraduate Diploma
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Entry Requirements

Entry requirements will be confirmed by the institution or authorized partner before application.

English-language requirements

English-language requirements will be confirmed by the institution or authorized partner before application.

Fees & Costs

Tuition fee
CAD 29,955
Application fee
CAD 156
Deposit required
Not listed
Estimated other compulsory fees
Not listed — confirm with Eagle Link.

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Scholarships

No scholarship is currently listed for this program. Explore scholarships and funding.

Scholarships are competitive and may change, close or be withdrawn. Eagle Link does not guarantee that any student will receive a scholarship.

Intakes & Deadlines

Upcoming intakes
August 2027, August 2028, August 2029
Application deadline
31 March 2027
Application status
Confirm with Eagle Link
Intake availability
Not confirmed

Campus & Location

Nanaimo campus

Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada

900 Fifth Street

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Post-Study Work / Immigration Information

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Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP)
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About the Institution

Known as a centre of excellence for teaching, applied research and learning, Vancouver Island University, a public post-secondary institution, is producing quality graduates that are in demand by employers across the country and around the world. With roots that date back to 1936 when Nanaimo’s first vocational training school opened its doors, the University shares a rich history and connectedness with its communities. It is this history and commitment to people that has provided Vancouver Island University with a solid foundation on which it continues to grow. Vancouver Island University is...

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Program information last verified 8 October 2026.

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