Under the guidance of top baking professionals, students will develop core skills and unleash their creativity in a wide range of specialized areas, including:
- chocolate and confections
- wedding cakes
- modern bakery cafe
- tarts and pastries
- plated desserts
- artisan breads and breakfast pastries
- petits fours, laminated dough and viennoiseries
- ice cream and sorbets
- artisan sugar confections
These skills will make students a highly sought-after in the world of high-end bakery and pastry arts. Students' classroom work will include a series of case studies designed to develop and perfect each student's baking skills. They will also complete an industry externship, gaining experiential practice and practical experience that will give them a real career advantage.
On the business side, students will learn the key skills that are necessary to run a successful baking operation, including:
- business planning
- leadership and motivation
- sales and marketing
- product packaging, showcasing and distribution methods
