About the course

Blend Culinary Arts studies with the business side of the industry to grow a career in management. The Okanagan has become a beacon for food and drink in British Columbia. The food culture grows exponentially with new restaurants, breweries, wineries and events popping up each and every year. Students learn world-class cooking techniques while embracing regionally-inspired ingredients and a farm-to-table style of cuisine. There has never been a better time to become involved in the food and beverage scene with the support of world-class culinary skills training and business savvy skills taught in the heart of the Okanagan valley. The Culinary Management Diploma examines the developing Okanagan region trend toward the combination of wineries and restaurants. Unique features of the program include the analysis of food and wine pairing and the combination of food, wine and business training that reflects regional industry training demands. The total length of the program is two years, beginning with the Culinary Arts program, which includes a ten week co-op, followed by two semesters of Business Administration and Wine courses. Students graduating with this diploma will receive technical training credits towards their cook apprenticeship, hours credited towards their apprenticeship and academic credit for the Business Administration courses completed. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 2 Year(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Winter (January), 2024	Kelowna
April, 2024	Kelowna
Fall (September), 2024	Kelowna
Winter (January), 2025	Kelowna
April, 2025	Kelowna
Fall (September), 2025	Kelowna
Winter (January), 2026	Kelowna
April, 2026	Kelowna

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Okanagan College

B.C. secondary school graduation, or equivalent, or 19 years of age and out of secondary school for at least one year as of the first day of classes.

　　Students graduating from secondary school in or prior to 2012: Principles of Mathematics 11 or equivalent Advanced Level Adult Basic Education mathematics or a minimum of 70% in Introductory Mathematics 11 or a minimum of 60% in Applications of Mathematics 11 or a minimum of 16/25 on the math diagnostic test administered by Okanagan College.

　　Students entering Grade 10 in or after 2010 and/or completing the new mathematics curriculum: A minimum of 60% in one of Pre-calculus Grade 11, Foundations of Mathematics Grade 11, or Apprenticeship and Workplace Mathematics Grade 11.

　　English 12 with minimum 60% or alternatives.

　　Applicants with a minimum grade of 73% in Accounting 12 may receive credit for BUAD 111 Financial Accounting I.

　　A TOEFL score of at least 550 (paper-based), 213 (computer-based), or 79 (Internet-based). An overall band score of 6.0 on the academic version of IELTS. Canadian Academic English Language (CAEL and CAEL CE) -Overall score 60.

　　International Baccalaureate is accepted.

　　

English language requirements

　　6.0

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 79.0

　　

Application deadline:

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Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at Okanagan College. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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