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Humber’s Food and Nutrition Management diploma program prepares you for a supervisory role that combines the dynamic world of food service with the expanding world of health care. This is an ideal program if you:
Our faculty has extensive industry experience and will prepare you for a career through a variety of courses taught in flexible classroom spaces, state-of-the-art culinary lab facilities, simulation spaces and online learning. This blend of course delivery methods reduces the number of days you are required to be on campus.
You will have the opportunity to join the Canadian Society of Nutrition Management (CSNM). With a student membership, you will build on your networking skills in the foodservice and hospitality sector and have the opportunity to apply for association-sponsored bursaries and scholarships.
Both the Food and Nutrition Management program and the Nutrition & Healthy Lifestyle Promotion program share a common first year of study. Qualified graduates can earn the Nutrition & Healthy Lifestyle Promotion diploma with two additional semesters of study. Earn two diplomas in three years! This may help streamline career aspirations.
Our program is recommended if you are starting your career path, are currently working in the food service or health-care industries, or if you have a background in culinary arts or hospitality.
This industry has a high demand for qualified candidates.
are a valuable way to gain practical and professional skills in the field and build contacts. You will complete a five-week unpaid full-time field experience in the health-care foodservice industry.
Field experiences take place at the end of the fourth semester. Possible locations include:
Food & Nutrition Management students also gain experiential learning by participating in and hosting events throughout the academic year. These events give students the chance to connect with industry professionals and demonstrate their knowledge by putting it all into practice.
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Work-integrated learning opportunities prepare you for your future career. You will apply what you’ve learned in class and in real-world environments through a wide range of academic, community and industry partnerships. These work-integrated learning opportunities may include field experiences, professional practicums and co-operative education.
A field experience offers students an opportunity to engage in intensive experiences related to their field of study or career goals to build their skills, knowledge and abilities. Field experiences may be paid or unpaid.
Programs requiring a professional practicum offer practice-based experience or work hours for a professional license or certification. Students work under the direct supervision of an experienced professional. Placements are unpaid.
Students in co-op programs gain experience through paid work terms in their field of study that become progressively more complex as their skill level increases.
Students in co-op programs gain experience through paid work terms in their field of study that become progressively more complex as their skill level increases. The co-op portion of this program is optional.
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Humber maintains strong partnerships within the community - and is the preferred choice by many agencies and facilities due to the outstanding reputation of the Faculty of Health Sciences & Wellness.
How are Food and Nutrition Management students involved?
This program is recognized by the Canadian Society of Nutrition Management. Organizations within this industry comment on how thorough and diverse the Humber program is. There are opportunities for graduates straight out of placement, including opportunities for supervisory roles. Specifically there is a high demand for candidates in long term care, hospitals, and retirement facilities.
The practical components of this program are delivered in state-of-the-art culinary labs, ensuring you gain all the required technical and employability skills for your future career.
What does the CIHW offer students? Learning Opportunities! The CIHW engages with students in multiple ways including:
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Courses are taught by faculty with vast industry experience which will prepare you for a role that combines the dynamic world of food service with the expanding world of health care. Practical training takes place in state-of-the-art culinary lab facilities and is reinforced through work placements and on-campus events.
Annually, Food and Nutrition Management students showcase their knowledge to the Humber community by organizing a Healthy Eating at Humber event. People visit the booths where students present topics such as healthy foods, pulses, healthy fats, fibre, and how to incorporate healthy elements into your diet. Healthy snacks are enjoyed and information is shared. This event is the program’s capstone project, often timed in coordination with the Dietitians of Canada ‘Nutrition Month’.
Do you love food? Do you care about helping people? Have a keen interest in the science of nutrition? Enjoy managing people in a fast-paced environment? If you are starting your career path or are currently working in the foodservice or health-care industries, or if you have a background in culinary arts or hospitality, this program may be for you.
Interested in Food and Nutrition Management at Humber College yet want to know more before enrolling?
Culinary uniforms are a requirement of the program and have been included in the ancillary fees. Details will be provided after receipt of your tuition deposit.
You will learn from expert professors with advanced degrees. Our professors are committed to providing you with practical, hands-on as well as the theoretical knowledge necessary to help you achieve the career you want. Learn more about our people by browsing through the profiles of full-time faculty members:
Food and nutrition management is a growing global industry. There is an increasing focus on health, nutrition and keeping fit for life. Careers in food and nutrition are essential and less resistant to external economic impacts. Our graduates have a wide range of career options including working in:
Potential jobs include:
Graduates may also choose to advance their credentials by exploring pathways to higher education. Eligible graduates may be able to pursue Humber's Bachelor of Health Sciences - Workplace Health and Wellness degree program entering directly into the second year of degree studies*. Or, graduates may consider an additional career-complementing dipoma! Eligible graduates may receive credit towards the first year of study in Humber's Nutrition and Healthy Lifestyle Promotion diploma program entering into the second year of diploma studies. *Diploma graduates may be required to take courses in lower semesters in order to meet the overall degree learning outcomes.
Canadian Society of Nutrition Management (CSNM)
This program is recognized by the Canadian Society of Nutrition Management (CSNM) as an accredited program. Graduates may apply to become members.
Advanced Food Safety certification (ADVANCED.fst®)
Qualified students earn Advanced Food Safety certification (ADVANCED.fst®) as part of the program.
Additional requirements may apply.
Note: The requirements for the additional credential(s) are determined by the granting body, which is independent from the College. Students are encouraged to obtain the specific requirements directly from the granting body before enrolling.
Program Availability
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Humber is a publicly-funded institution and does not have a public-private partnership. International students graduating from Humber or Humber’s International Graduate School (IGS) are eligible to apply for a Post-Graduation Work Permit.
International Students in Canada who apply for September 2024 start could be eligible for an automatic scholarship*. Apply now
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Sep 2025 | Course-Based | North | Open |
Humber is a publicly-funded institution and does not have a public-private partnership. International students graduating from Humber or Humber’s International Graduate School (IGS) are eligible to apply for a Post-Graduation Work Permit.
International Students Out of Canada can Apply through Humber International
Please note the new International Admissions Process and Provincial Attestation Letters. Read the update
Block-based: Students select a pre-set weekly schedule of courses that best meets their needs. Block-Based schedules may include in-person, hybrid and online courses.
Course-based: Students create their own schedule of courses from among in-person, hybrid and online options.
Condensed Week - Courses requiring students to come to campus are scheduled over 2-3 days per week. Online courses are scheduled on other days.
Online - Courses are scheduled only online and may be delivered asynchronously, where students study independently or synchronously, where students attend the online class on a specified time and day.
Twilight - In-person, online synchronous and hybrid courses are generally scheduled after 3:00pm.
Twilight-Online: Online synchronous courses are generally scheduled after 3:00 pm.
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Admission selection is based on the following three requirements:
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An applicant is considered a mature applicant if they have not completed secondary school or other postsecondary school, and will be 19 or older as of the first day of classes. Humber will invite you for testing to demonstrate that you meet all listed course requirements.
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An applicant is considered a college transfer applicant if they have completed some or all of a college-level credential. Humber may use a combination of secondary school and/or college courses and grades to determine program eligibility.
An applicant is considered a college transfer applicant if they have completed some or all of a college-level credential. Humber may use a combination of secondary school and/or college courses and grades to determine program eligibility. Applicants must have an overall minimum grade point average (GPA) of 65 per cent in the program. Applicants are required to disclose and provide academic transcripts for all course work completed at the postsecondary level.
An applicant is considered a university transfer applicant if they have completed some or all of a university-level credential. Humber may use a combination of secondary school and/or university courses and grades to determine program eligibility.
An applicant is considered a university transfer applicant if they have completed some or all of a university-level credential. Humber may use a combination of secondary school and/or university courses and grades to determine program eligibility. Applicants are required to disclose and provide academic transcripts for all course work completed at the postsecondary level.
All applicants whose first language is not English must meet Humber’s English Language Proficiency Policy.
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The pre-requisite requirements must be fulfilled before the commencement of your placement. Participation in placements will not be allowed if not all the pre-requisite requirements are met. Due to the variety of venues and possible changes in legislation, the requirements are subject to change. Please use the following link to find detailed information about your program’s placement pre-requisite requirements. View Requirements
Semester 1
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Processor | Intel i5-8300H (PC) 4-core or higher 64bit (Mac) |
Intel i5-8300H (PC) 4-core or higher 64bit (Mac) |
OS | Windows 10 (PC) OS 10.15 (Mac) |
Windows 10 (PC) OS 10.15 (Mac) |
Memory | 8GB of RAM | 8GB of RAM |
Storage | 256GB | 256GB |
Monitor | Laptop | Laptop |
Other | Built-in microphone and webcam, Software: Adobe creative and Microsoft office Suite | Built-in microphone and webcam, Software: Adobe creative and Microsoft office Suite |
Speak to the Program Co-ordinator about the course curriculum, projects and career options.
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tracie.sindrey@humber.ca
The 2024/2025 fee for two semesters was:
Fees are subject to change.
Fees by Semester
Domestic Fees International FeesSemester 1 | 2024-2025 Fees |
Tuition | $1,351.41 |
Compulsory Ancillary Fee | $444.09 |
Compulsory Student Union Fee | $66.00 |
IGNITE Health and Dental Insurance Fee | $111.12 |
Enhanced Student Experience Fee (Optional) | $20.00 |
Program Ancillary Fee | $329.24 |
Co-op/Placement | $0.00 |
Total | $2,321.86 |
Semester 2 | 2024-2025 Fees |
Tuition | $1,351.41 |
Compulsory Ancillary Fee | $444.09 |
Compulsory Student Union Fee | $66.00 |
IGNITE Health and Dental Insurance Fee | $111.12 |
Enhanced Student Experience Fee (Optional) | $20.00 |
Program Ancillary Fee | $108.63 |
Co-op/Placement | $0.00 |
Total | $2,101.25 |
Semester 3 | 2024-2025 Fees |
Tuition | $1,351.41 |
Compulsory Ancillary Fee | $444.09 |
Compulsory Student Union Fee | $66.00 |
IGNITE Health and Dental Insurance Fee | $111.12 |
Enhanced Student Experience Fee (Optional) | $20.00 |
Program Ancillary Fee | $108.63 |
Co-op/Placement | $0.00 |
Total | $2,101.25 |
Semester 4 | 2024-2025 Fees |
Tuition | $1,351.41 |
Compulsory Ancillary Fee | $444.09 |
Compulsory Student Union Fee | $66.00 |
IGNITE Health and Dental Insurance Fee | $111.12 |
Enhanced Student Experience Fee (Optional) | $20.00 |
Program Ancillary Fee | $80.00 |
Co-op/Placement | $0.00 |
Total | $2,072.62 |
Semester 1 | 2024-2025 Fees |
Tuition | $7,774.36 |
Compulsory Ancillary Fee | $444.09 |
Compulsory Student Union Fee | $66.00 |
IGNITE Health and Dental Insurance Fee | $111.12 |
Enhanced Student Experience Fee (Optional) | $20.00 |
Program Ancillary Fee | $329.24 |
Co-op/Placement | $0.00 |
Total | $8,744.81 |
Semester 2 | 2024-2025 Fees |
Tuition | $7,774.36 |
Compulsory Ancillary Fee | $444.09 |
Compulsory Student Union Fee | $66.00 |
IGNITE Health and Dental Insurance Fee | $111.12 |
Enhanced Student Experience Fee (Optional) | $20.00 |
Program Ancillary Fee | $108.63 |
Co-op/Placement | $0.00 |
Total | $8,524.20 |
Semester 3 | 2024-2025 Fees |
Tuition | $7,774.36 |
Compulsory Ancillary Fee | $444.09 |
Compulsory Student Union Fee | $66.00 |
IGNITE Health and Dental Insurance Fee | $111.12 |
Enhanced Student Experience Fee (Optional) | $20.00 |
Program Ancillary Fee | $108.63 |
Co-op/Placement | $0.00 |
Total | $8,524.20 |
Semester 4 | 2024-2025 Fees |
Tuition | $7,774.36 |
Compulsory Ancillary Fee | $444.09 |
Compulsory Student Union Fee | $66.00 |
IGNITE Health and Dental Insurance Fee | $111.12 |
Enhanced Student Experience Fee (Optional) | $20.00 |
Program Ancillary Fee | $80.00 |
Co-op/Placement | $0.00 |
Total | $8,495.57 |
*Plus Mandatory Health Insurance fee once per academic year: Fall start - $420 Winter start - $280 Summer start - $140
$350 – textbooks (per semester); $100 – safety shoes; $175 – tool set; nominal fees to cover the costs of industry field trips and required industry certifications (varying by semester).
Understand the costs associated with coming to Humber and explore resources available from first year to your final year on Student Fees and Financial Resources.
Find out more about scholarships and bursaries that you may be eligible for, visit Student Scholarships. International students can visit International Student Scholarships.
Bursaries are available for Certificate, Diploma and Degree programs primarily based on financial need, visit Humber Bursaries.
Find out more information about external scholarships and bursaries, visit External Awards.
Humber offers a variety of bursaries and scholarships for Indigenous students, visit Indigenous Student Awards.
Humber Pathways include:
Humber Pathways include:
Below are a few examples of pathways into this program. For more information on a pathway, click the Details button. To see all of your possible pathway options, click the View All Pathways link underneath the table.
View All Pathways Into This ProgramAdditional information will be made available to students from their program before the beginning of the Winter term. Courses with in-person requirements will likely also have online components. The delivery mode of some courses is still being determined. Humber may need to change plans for in-person learning, subject to government and public health directives and/or additional health and safety considerations.
You can find a complete list of programs with downloads including program and course details at Current Student Resources
Students in programs marked as online/in-person will have a combination of those two types of delivery. Additional information will be made available to students from their program in the first week of June. Courses with in-person requirements will likely also have online components. The delivery mode of some courses is still being determined. Humber may need to change plans for in-person learning, subject to government and public health directives and/or additional health and safety considerations.
Learning Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of the program, a graduate will:
Plan menus to accommodate the nutritional, dietary and medical needs, cultural and religious requirements, and personal preferences of clients |
Manage handling, preparation and service of food to ensure compliance with relevant legislation, policies, procedures, and industry best practices for health, safety, sanitation, quality assurance and client satisfaction
Manage nutritional needs of diverse clients in health care and other food service settings in collaboration with or under the direction of health care professionals
Support others to work professionally and ethically in accordance with industry, organization and legal standards
Monitor relevant local, national and global trends, emerging technologies, changes to legislation and best practices to enhance work performance and inform the management and delivery of food and nutrition services
Deliver customer service that anticipates, meets and/or exceeds individual expectations and is consistent with organization standards and objectives |
Contribute to the hiring, coaching, training, scheduling, supervision and performance management of department staff in accordance with human resources, labour relations, workplace health and safety, and industry best practices
Apply industry best practices, financial constraints, and principles of social responsibility and environmental sustainability to inventory management and procurement of goods and services
Contribute to the analysis of food and nutrition services and operations, and the implementation and evaluation of changes, to support continuous improvement
Contribute to the planning and administration of budgets consistent with organization objectives and legal requirements for nutrition and food service departments |
Select and use information and industry-specific technologies to enhance individual work performance and the management and delivery of food and nutrition services |
Promote food and nutrition services and healthy living to support marketing plans and the general well-being of clients |