Halifax,
NS,
Canada
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Diploma in Culinary Management in Dartmouth Canada | Nova Scotia Community College
Nova Scotia Community College
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Dartmouth Canada
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD
11,690
(c. USD8,406.14)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
This program is designed for individuals seeking to build the essential skills for a career in food service. Over two years, you'll gain the training necessary to start working in professional kitchens, laying the groundwork to become a skilled cook.
Nurture your love for food while exploring both traditional culinary methods and modern nutrition trends.
The first year covers core techniques like cooking and food presentation. In the second year, you'll develop advanced culinary abilities and management expertise needed for professional kitchens, including menu planning, inventory control, and cost management. While cooking shows have glamorized chef careers, this program focuses on the reality of professional kitchens - demanding work, long hours, and intense preparation. Expect rigorous training, extensive kitchen time, and rewarding hands-on learning in an industry-focused environment.
Career opportunities
With global tourism expanding, skilled cooks are increasingly in demand. Graduates can pursue entry-level roles or advance to leadership positions across diverse food service settings, including: Hotels and resorts
Institutional dining facilities, Cafeterias, Catering companies, Private golf clubs and resorts, Restaurants
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
High School Graduation Diploma or equivalent.
International students – High school diploma equivalency and English language requirements vary by country
Copy of board-attested or direct-issued Certificate issued by All India – Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), All India – Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE), National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS), or State Boards of Higher Secondary Education.
Copy of Statement of Marks/Mark Sheet for Grade 12. School-issued transcripts/records with marks are not acceptable.
Official transcripts – You must submit your official transcript(s) for courses required for admission.
International English Language Testing Systems (IELTS Academic Test) – minimum score of 6.0 on each test (Listening, Reading, Writing, Speaking).
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) – minimum test scores of 80 on the Internet-Based Test (TOEFL® iBT), 60 on the Paper-Delivered Test, or 550 on the Paper-Based Test.
Canadian Test of English for Scholars and Trainees (CanTest) – average score of 4.5.
Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) – minimum Level 8 on each test. Canadian Language Benchmarks Placement Test (CLBPT) is not accepted.
Canadian Academic English Language Assessment (CAEL) – minimum Band 60.
Michigan English Test (MET) – minimum score 59.
Tuition
CAD
11,690