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Does food excite you? It excites us, too. Whether you want to be a head chef, a cook, or manage your own food business, our program is the perfect fit for you. Through live-action demonstrations, lectures, and immersive hands-on practice, students are provided with the solid foundational skills of classic and emerging culinary trends and techniques. Students will learn what it takes to run a kitchen, as well as the entrepreneurial side of running a business. You will be pushed, challenged, and above all else, supported by experienced faculty who are committed to your success. The two-year Culinary Management program has been designed to offer you a unique opportunity to apply the cutting-edge skills learned in labs and classes on a paid four-month co-op work term. Conestoga College is the only Canadian college with a membership to the Alliance by Institut Paul Bocuse in France. The Alliance is the leading global educator in the profession of culinary arts management, hospitality, and food service. Let us inspire you to be your own trendsetter in the industry. The possibilities are endless.
Program details
Tuition & fees
Tuition and fee details for the 2024-2025 academic year (September to August) are listed below. Books and supplies may be additional.
3 Terms
Canadian
International
Canadian fee details
| Description | Fall 2023 | Winter 2024 | Spring 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full-time Program Tuition | $1348.00 | $1348.00 | - |
| Administration Fee | $25.00 | $25.00 | - |
| Capital Development Fee - Waterloo | $48.00 | $48.00 | - |
| CSI Advocacy Fee | $8.00 | $8.00 | - |
| CSI Association Fee | $102.00 | $102.00 | - |
| CSI Extended Health & Dental Plan Fee | $300.00 | - | - |
| CSI Legal Care Fee | $30.00 | - | - |
| eText Fee | $195.00 | $148.00 | - |
| Graduation/Alumni Services Fee | $20.00 | $20.00 | - |
| HST | $107.38 | - | - |
| ONE Card Fee | $7.50 | $7.50 | - |
| Program Services Fee | $143.50 | $143.50 | - |
| Program Supply Fee | $460.00 | $460.00 | - |
| Student Services | $86.00 | $86.00 | - |
| Supply Fee (Taxed) | $826.00 | - | - |
| Technology Enhancement Fee | $110.00 | $110.00 | - |
| CSI - Student Welcome Kit Fee (optional) | $70.00 | - | - |
| CSI Student Club & Society Fee (optional) | $4.00 | $4.00 | - |
| CSI Student Events Fee (optional) | $30.00 | $30.00 | - |
| Sustainability Fee (optional) | $5.00 | $5.00 | - |
| Term Total | $3925.38 | $2545.00 | - |
| Year Total | $6470.38 |
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International fee details
| Description | Fall 2023 | Winter 2024 | Spring 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| International Program Tuition | $7081.50 | $7081.50 | - |
| Administration Fee | $25.00 | $25.00 | - |
| Capital Development Fee - Waterloo | $48.00 | $48.00 | - |
| CSI Advocacy Fee | $8.00 | $8.00 | - |
| CSI Association Fee | $102.00 | $102.00 | - |
| CSI College Int'l Health Insurance Plan (CIHIP) | $530.00 | - | - |
| CSI Extended Health & Dental Plan Fee | $300.00 | - | - |
| CSI Legal Care Fee | $30.00 | - | - |
| eText Fee | $195.00 | $148.00 | - |
| Graduation/Alumni Services Fee | $20.00 | $20.00 | - |
| HST | $107.38 | - | - |
| ISR (International Student Recovery) | $375.00 | $375.00 | - |
| ONE Card Fee | $7.50 | $7.50 | - |
| Program Services Fee | $143.50 | $143.50 | - |
| Program Supply Fee | $460.00 | $460.00 | - |
| Student Services | $86.00 | $86.00 | - |
| Supply Fee (Taxed) | $826.00 | - | - |
| Technology Enhancement Fee | $110.00 | $110.00 | - |
| CSI - Student Welcome Kit Fee (optional) | $70.00 | - | - |
| CSI Student Club & Society Fee (optional) | $4.00 | $4.00 | - |
| CSI Student Events Fee (optional) | $30.00 | $30.00 | - |
| Sustainability Fee (optional) | $5.00 | $5.00 | - |
| Term Total | $10563.88 | $8653.50 | - |
| Year Total | $19217.38 |
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Program device & software requirements
This program requires you to have a device that meets certain specifications. For most students, this cost is in addition to the tuition & fees listed above.
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Awards & scholarships
Student Financial Services awarded more than 400 awards, scholarships and bursaries last year.
Co-op information
- Co-op programs add value to your education. Earn money while you apply what you've learned in a real workplace environment. Visit Co-operative education for more information.
- The College cannot guarantee co-op employment. All co-op students are required to conduct an independent co-op job search in addition to the supports and services provided by the Department of Co-op Education.
- Students are responsible for their own transportation and associated costs in order to complete work term requirements. Work locations may not always be readily accessible by public transportation.
- In order to participate in a WIL experience/Co-op work term, students must be legally eligible to work in Canada.
Delivery sequence - September 2023 - Waterloo
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