Prepare for a career in nutritional care and food services
Food and Nutrition Management – Canadian Organizational Leadership Ontario College Graduate Certificate program
Take your culinary career to the next level – specialize in health-care food services. Includes a field placement. Great job opportunities in many fields.
Please note: this program is for International students only. Domestic students may consider our Food and Nutrition Management 1-year graduate certificate.
Program information
Program description
If you have a passion for healthcare and nutrition then the Food and Nutrition Management program at Georgian College may be your recipe for success. Through hands-on, experiential learning in lab and industry settings, students gain the ability to take their career to the next level in a rapidly expanding, global industry. With a focus on health and nutrition alongside the acquisition of effective management strategies, students sharpen the skills they need to remain current within the dynamic and evolving healthcare and nutrition industry.
Built-in work placements expose students to the industry and help them connect with future employers. Accredited by the Canadian Society of Nutritional Managers.
Intake information
| Start date | Campus |
|---|---|
| Fall 2026 | Barrie |
Tuition and fees
- Visit our tuition and fees page for detailed information on the cost to attend Georgian.
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Work-integrated learning
- This program includes a co-op work term component where you’ll gain experience in a workplace related to your field of study.
- Learn about types of work-integrated learning at Georgian.
What are the admission requirements for the Food and Nutrition Management – Canadian Organizational Leadership program?
Food and Nutrition Management – Canadian Organizational Leadership admission requirements
- Ontario College Diploma, Ontario College Advanced Diploma, Degree, or equivalent
Applicants who do not possess the above academic requirement may be considered upon submission of a resume and reference letters that demonstrate relevant work experience.
What career paths can I take in food and nutrition management?
Your Food and Nutrition Management – Canadian Organizational Leadership graduate certificate gives you many career opportunities
Graduates are capable of managing various areas of nutritional care, food preparation, and food service. Successful graduates may choose to follow career paths in health care, retirement homes, long term care facilities, fitness and wellness facilities, educational institutions, camps, daycare facilities, and community or commercial settings.
Occupations may include roles such as a Certified Nutritional Manager (CNM), Nutritional Manager (NM) or Food Services Director. Some duties may include nutritional screening, diet calculations, nutrition promotion, employee training, food production and quality assurance, and financial planning and forecasting.
Accreditation
Canadian Society of Nutrition Management
The Food and Nutrition Management program at Georgian College is accredited by the Canadian Society of Nutrition Managers (CSNM).
What courses are included in the Food and Nutrition Management – Canadian Organizational Leadership graduate certificate program?
Course overview
19 Program Courses
1 Co-op Work Term
Program-specific courses
Semester 1 courses are listed below. For a full list of courses in the program including course descriptions, view the Food and Nutrition Management – Canadian Organizational Leadership program outline.
- BMGT 1018 – Current Issues in Business – Seminar 1
- FDNM 1024 – Field Placement Career Preparation
- GBMT 1013 – Productivity Applications for Business
- GBMT 1014 – Project Management
- GBMT 1015 – Communications for Business Managers
- HRMN 1038 – Occupational Health and Safety
Your course delivery method(s)
In person
This program is delivered fully in person and requires you to attend campus.
Please note, delivery methods are based on planning for the upcoming semester and are subject to change.
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