This course provides students with an opportunity to apply the principles of bakery management to the development of a basic business proposal. Students work in small groups to research and apply key considerations and requirements of opening an online cake & pastry business. Emphasis is placed on research, critical thinking, communication, and teamwork.
Prerequisites
BAKG 1275, BAKG 1276, BAKG 1277.
Course type
This course is offered as part of a VCC program and cannot be taken individually.
International students: Eligibility is determined at the program level. Visit the program page for international student requirements and application information.
- Leasing commercial space, insurance, financial considerations
- Production in shared kitchens, storage, inventory
- Seasonal cakes and pastries
- Production costing, overhead, break-even costing
- Marketing strategy, packaging, labelling, online merchandising
- Professional communication with peers and industry colleagues
- Safety & sanitation in the production of baked goods in a leased kitchen for an online cake & pastry business
Course schedules
Select your program to see the available course schedules.
| CRN# | Duration | Delivery | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 70047 |
November 23, 2026 to November 26, 2026 |
Lecture | VCC Downtown Campus | See full schedule |
Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule. All self-paced courses have on-campus tests. Off-site certified invigilation centres may be used at the student's expense.
| CRN# | Duration | Delivery | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41614 |
February 1, 2027 to February 5, 2027 |
Lecture | VCC Downtown Campus | See full schedule |
Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule. All self-paced courses have on-campus tests. Off-site certified invigilation centres may be used at the student's expense.
How to take this course
This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.
Contact us
If you have any questions, please email at [email protected].
† This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.