Cosmetic Management

Our Program

The Humber Cosmetic Management program gives you the business base and cosmetic skills that you need for a career in the growing cosmetic and fragrance industries, in just three semesters.

The curriculum, designed in collaboration with industry, focuses on current market trends and touches on all disciplines that students require to enter the personal care products sector. Courses encompass training in all aspects of retailing, merchandising, marketing and sales, make-up application, as well as the skills necessary for running an independent business. Topics such as environmental implications and multicultural sensitivity are embedded in each course.

This three-semester accelerated program delivers a range of business-focused cosmetic courses.

In first semester you will be introduced to cosmetic management, retail buying and management, product knowledge and application including colour analysis and skin care fundamentals.

In second semester study business ethics, promotions and advertising, selling and counter management. Learn how to use computer software for business and build on your technical skills with more advanced application techniques and fragrance analysis.

In third semester, develop your entrepreneurial skills, and learn how to plan events and launch products as you plan and execute a skin or cosmetic workshop. Build on your business skills with courses in human resources management and business finance for cosmetics. You will learn more advanced application techniques for TV, film and special effects.

Your Career

Transform your passion for cosmetics and beauty into a career.

Enjoy a career in this thriving industry managing a cosmetic/fragrance brand, a cosmetic counter or as a buyer. Alternatively, build a career in other capacities such as freelance makeup artist or image consultant. According to Research and Markets, a market data firm, there are more than 3,500 cosmetics companies in Canada. Toronto and southern Ontario provide a number of opportunities to begin your career in the cosmetics industry. Humber's industry connections mean that you have a diploma that is recognized and respected in the field.

Admission Requirements

Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent, or mature student status
Grade 12 English (ENG4C or ENG4U). If English is not your first language, refer to the English Language Proficiency Policy
Three Grade 11 or Grade 12C, U or M courses in addition to those listed above
Applicants who do not possess the required courses may complete admission testing to determine equivalencies. Invitation and booking of admission testing is done using the email address provided on the online application

Note: For further information, refer to the Selection Procedures.
Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission to the program.

Fees / Scholarships

The 2013/2014 fee for three semesters is

domestic $7,679.35
International $19,425.

Amounts listed are the total of tuition, lab and material fees, student service and auxiliary fees for the first three semesters of the 2013/2014 academic year. Fees are subject to change. For more information, refer to Fees and Financial Assistance.

Curriculum (View the 2012/13 Curriculum)

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Semester 1

Course Code	Course Name
COSM 100	Introduction to Cosmetic Management Introduction to Cosmetic Management Course Code: COSM 100 This course provides students with an overview of the cosmetic and fragrance industry, current issues, and the various industry stakeholders. Featured in the discussion are current concerns such as environmentally friendly products and packaging, the regulatory environment, consumer groups and employment opportunities.
COSM 101	Introductory Cosmetic Application Introductory Cosmetic Application Course Code: COSM 101 This course has been designed to demonstrate the importance of using professional tools in the application of cosmetics in order to achieve the desired results. Through demonstration and practical assessment, students will have an opportunity to familiarize themselves with the theories and practical skills of correctional make-up techniques including proportions of the face and body.
COSM 102	Cosmetic Product Knowledge Cosmetic Product Knowledge Course Code: COSM 102 This course familiarizes students with the ingredients used in the production of cosmetic products as they relate to marketing issues. A survey of generic cosmetic categories, ingredients, sterilization processes and the manufacturing process provides a good basis for developing the student?s knowledge of cosmetic products.
COSM 105	Colour Analysis Colour Analysis Course Code: COSM 105 This course explores the principles of colour theory as it applies to the cosmetic industry. Student will recognize colour variations in hue, value and intensity, and identify appropriately colour descriptors and codes as related to colour science. Students will learn how to compile an effective, professional and creative visual presentation manual. Correct colour terminology will be used to identify colour relationships and palettes. Students will also learn the mechanics of body proportions as related to trends and styles of dressing. Students will learn how to apply fashion trend and fits appropriately for all male and female body types in order to advise clients.
COSM 150	Retail Buying and Operations Retail Buying and Operations Course Code: COSM 150 Retailing is one of the most important industries in the Canadian economy. This course focuses specifically on the business of cosmetics retailing. Successful retailers will be examined throughout the course, as we explore the elements of their businesses that have contributed to their success in the marketplace. These elements will include their mission statement and company focus, positioning and location strategies, types of ownership, customer relationship, human resources practices, visual presentation and in-store marketing strengths. Both store-based and non-store-based retailing will be explored.
COSM 152	Skin Care Fundamentals Skin Care Fundamentals Course Code: COSM 152 Students will gain introductory skills required for performing a 30-minute facial and specialized facial treatments in a retail spa setting. Students will obtain practical experience in facial treatments using steamers, and magnifying woods lamp. Proper sterilization and hygienic practices will be emphasized to ensure industry health and safety standards, sanitation and infection control guidelines are met.
GNED 101	An Introduction to Arts and Science An Introduction to Arts and Science Course Code: GNED 101 The humanities course focuses on fundamental questions individuals ask of themselves as they proceed through life. Why are we the way we are? Do we have free will or are we prisoners of our past experience or our biological inheritance? What motivates societies to change? Why do societal changes so often divide people into opposing camps? Why do so many people find contemporary life at home, at work, and in the community unfulfilling? What constitutes good government? How should injustice be fought? Can nations successfully deal with global problems? What is science and how does it differ from other kinds of inquiry? Can scientists provide solutions to the problems we face? What is art and does it offer answers of its own? What is its relationship to beauty, to knowledge, and to ethics? Is objectivity about art (or anything) possible? These questions are organized into units that begin with issues concerning the nature of the individual and then extend outward to various social, cultural and physical contexts. The issues explored in this course are too complex to have any one right answer. Rather, individuals must search for answers that make sense of their experiences via various theoretical perspectives. The humanities course supports this endeavour through study of different thinkers presented in the readings and exploration of different points of view explored in class discussions.
WRIT 100	College Reading and Writing Skills College Reading and Writing Skills Course Code: WRIT 100 College Writing Skills emphasizes elements of the writing process. Although subject matter and format may change from one program to another, the skills necessary for effective writing remain the same, as do the professional standards that all Humber students are expected to attain. Students will practice the reading and writing skills that will be valuable in their college programs and build a strong base for professional business writing. Those students who plan to further their studies will develop the fundamental skills for writing acceptable academic English. To help students reach these goals, the course covers the following: analytical reading and critical thinking; essay organization and development; and the elements of clear writing, including grammar and punctuation skills. To complete WRIT 100 successfully, students must produce writing that meets or surpasses the minimum departmental standards as set out in the attached criterion sheet.

Semester 2

Course Code	Course Name
COSM 151	Intermediate Cosmetic Application Intermediate Cosmetic Application Course Code: COSM 151 This course is designed to expand on corrective techniques and develop application skills for ethnic and mature skins. Students will also focus on marketing, consulting, preparing and performing applications for formal/special events such as weddings and stage make-up. In addition, the history, relevance and potential interpretation of make-up trends will be explored.
COSM 153	Fragrance Analysis Fragrance Analysis Course Code: COSM 153 This course familiarizes the students with the Fragrance industry worldwide, focusing on the trends of the Canadian market. Fragrance is still the premier packaging in the toiletries and cosmetics Industry. At the end of this course the students will have large understanding of all aspects of the fragrance industry from creation of aroma, packaging, branding, perfumer, and where it all began.
COSM 155	Business Computer Applications Business Computer Applications Course Code: COSM 155 Technology has transformed our lives in the last decade and strong computer skills have become crucial to finding employment. This hybrid course provides students with resources and guidance to develop skills in Microsoft Office 2007 applications, by focusing on three key areas: Word, PowerPoint and Excel. It is a self-taught course, where student access and master the material through the web-based training program, MyITLab. While learning about Office 2007, students will develop skills in self-discipline and detail orientation, while learning to troubleshot their computers, install and configure software. The training program works through a simulation program. It provides video and audio assistance to enhance learning. Tutorial assistance for all weekly assignments will be available in the lab time that is assigned to each student. All communication and coursed-related assistance will be provided through Learning Management System – Blackboard via the website. Students will also be given the course eBook, a memory stick and a headphone set to assist with the audio component through the simulation program.
COSM 200	Business Ethics for the Cosmetic Industry Business Ethics for the Cosmetic Industry Course Code: COSM 200 This course examines the meaning and existence of ethics and ethical practices in the cosmetic industry. Topics covered include: Ethics n Everyday Life, Corporate Culture, Management, Supervision and Workplace Issues, Ethics n Manufacturing and Sourcing, Product Safety and Counterfeiting, Advertising and Promotion, Decisions, Practices and Professional Ethics, Ethical Consumer Decisions, and Self Promotion and Career Search. Student will examine mission statements, codes of conduct, and ethics and value statements of cosmetic companies. They will compare a company?s intended corporate culture to what is actually practiced and delivered to the customer at store level. Landmark cases will be reviewed weekly through articles and videos. Class discussion and case studies will include cosmetic and fragrance companies such as The Body Shop, Lush Cosmetics, L?Oreal, Clarins, Calvin Klein, Avon, Dove, Proctor & Gamble, Burt?s Bees, and American Apparel among others. In addition, students will identify current ethical issues through weekly assignments.
COSM 202	Cosmetic Promotion and Advertising Cosmetic Promotion and Advertising Course Code: COSM 202 This course outlines the various forms of advertising media, promotions, public relations and events. Students will learn the mechanics of how to write and present strategic communication documents, and how to assess the various forms of media. Students will gain an understanding of how to work with advertising agencies and how to buy advertising media.
COSM 204	Cosmetic Selling and Counter Management Cosmetic Selling and Counter Management Course Code: COSM 204 This course will introduce and develop students working as a counter manager and selling cosmetics in a retail environment. Students will have an understanding of how to manage annual, monthly and weekly targets using best business practices. Topics will include how to keep track of daily business records, retail management, cosmetic retail event planning and soft-selling skills. This course will also focus on marketing schematics, merchandising and brand development skills.
GNED	General Education Elective General Education Elective Course Code: GNED The following courses represent the GNED General Education electives that you can choose from as part of your program's curriculum. Introduction to Liberal Arts and Sciences GNED 101 An Introduction to Arts and Sciences Anthropology ANTH 202 Physical Anthropology ANTH 205 Cultural Anthropology Arts ARTS 138 Understanding Movies: An Introduction to Film Studies ARTS 229 Musical Pioneers ARTS 241 Exploring Music and Film ARTS 246 Art and Artists - Money, Madness and Masterpieces Cultural Studies CULT 011 Conspiracy Theories and Critical Thinking CULT 214 AlterNative Pathways: Aboriginal People in Canada CULT 217 Encounter with Latin America CULT 228 Pop Culture: Shaping How We Live CULT 236 China: The Next Superpower CULT 239 Digital Culture CULT 242 Culture, Technology and Identity CULT 243 Crossing Borders: Migration and Culture CULT 244 Gender, Race and Ethnicity CULT 245 The Body: Beauty, Sex and Consumerism CULT 248 Women and Popular Culture Economics ECON 110 Real Life Economics ECON 204 People, Money and Markets ECON 206 The History of Money English ENGE 110 Literature: An Introduction ENGL 239 Dark Days Ahead ENGL 242 Pulp Fiction ENGL 246 Contemporary Fiction ENGL 247 Life Stories ENGL 248 Voices from the Underground Geography GEOG 210 The Nature of Ontario GEOG 212 Political Geography History HIST 110 Canada: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly HIST 203 Monsters of the 20th Century HIST 217 History of War HIST 218 The Making of the Modern World HIST 222 The Age of Europe: From the Enlightenment to 1989 Humanities HUMA 048 Afro-Caribbean Religions of Resistance HUMA 137 Art Matters: An Introduction to the Philosophy of Art HUMA 226 The Arts and the 21st Century Imagination: Longing for Paradise HUMA 235 World Religions HUMA 241 Risky Business: Living in a Dangerous World HUMA 242 Vampires: In Film and Literature HUMA 244 Ordinary Heroes: Extraordinary Lives! HUMA 250 God, Science and Religion Languages SPAN 110 Introductory Spanish 1 Philosophy PHIL 100 Ideas: An Introduction to Philosophy PHIL 110 The Love of Wisdom: An Introduction to Philosophy PHIL 217 Ethical Issues PHIL 225 Philosophy of Love and Sex PHIL 227 Business Ethics PHIL 228 Success: Philosophical Perspectives PHIL 229 Violence, Order and Justice: An Introduction to Political Philosophy PHIL 230 Environmental Ethics Political Science POLS 110 Introduction to Politics POLS 204 Morality, Democracy and Politics POLS 219 Globalization POLS 223 War and Terrorism POLS 224 Justice, Equality and Rights POLS 225 Environmental Policy and Economics Psychology PSYC 110 Psychology - An Introduction PSYC 205 Applied Psychology and Leadership PSYC 207 Psychology of Sport PSYC 210 Psychology - Developmental PSYC 220 Psychology - Social PSYC 230 Psychology - Abnormal Science SCIE 110 The Science of Everything SCIE 208 Water: A Life or Death Issue SCIE 213 Astronomy: The Evolving Universe SCIE 216 Origins of Life SCIE 219 Dangerous Earth SCIE 221 The Environment SCIE 223 Astrobiology: Life in the Universe SCIE 224 Discovering Dinosaurs Sociology SOCE 100 Canadian Society and Culture SOCI 005 Social Entrepreneurship: Profit, People and the Planet SOCI 110 Sociology: Introduction SOCI 205 Social Entrepreneurship: Profit, People and the Planet SOCI 219 Sport and Society SOCI 232 Gender, Power and Society SOCI 233 Sociology of Cultural Difference SOCI 234 Society and Conflict SOCI 236 Issues in Crime SOCI 237 Sociology of Fashion SOCI 238 Sociology of Food SOCI 239 Citizenship, Immigration, and Democracy SOCI 240 Sociology of the Family SOCI 246 Sociology of Emotions SOCI 247 Leadership SOCI 249 Imagining the City SOCI 257 Canada Today SOCI 277 Sexual Diversity: Contemporary Social Issues
WRIT 200	Workplace Writing Skills Workplace Writing Skills Course Code: WRIT 200 Business Writing Skills introduces students to the strategies of effective written workplace communication. This course is designed to build on and reinforce the writing skills developed in WRIT 100 and requires students to apply these skills to vocationally relevant assignments. Students will learn how to select and organize pertinent information according to purpose and audience and will practise presenting their ideas clearly, precisely, and effectively in various written formats. To complete WRIT 200 successfully, students must produce writing that meets or surpasses the minimum departmental standards as set out in the criterion sheet.

Semester 3

Course Code	Course Name
COSM 203	Human Resources Management Human Resources Management Course Code: COSM 203 This course will familiarize students with the nature of supervision in the workplace with an emphasis on the management skills first-line supervisors are expect to possess. Leadership skills will be explored, including ethical/legal issues, hiring practices, performance appraisals, team and individual decision-making and coaching. Discipline and conflict resolution matters are also emphasized. A focus on communication techniques both toward subordinates and toward superiors is of paramount importance.
COSM 206	Advanced Cosmetic Application Advanced Cosmetic Application Course Code: COSM 206 This course will further develop the student?s understanding of professional make-up artistry. Students will have the opportunity to apply their skills and knowledge from the previous introductory and intermediate course. The main focus of this course will be on perfecting corrective make-up techniques, using visual aids to prep for photo shoots, colour and black and white photography, film and body make-up techniques, hair grooming, mature make-up applications, and etiquette expectations of the industry.
COSM 250	Entrepreneurship and Portfolio Development Entrepreneurship and Portfolio Development Course Code:
COSM 251	Event Planning and Product Launch Event Planning and Product Launch Course Code: COSM 251 This course will introduce students to the fundamentals of event planning and executing a product launch within a retail outlet. Students will have the opportunity to focus on a product that will be launching from a local cosmetic company. This course will focus on strategic planning implementation and follow up, in addition to business management and event co-ordination.
COSM 253	Business Finance for the Cosmetics Industry Business Finance for the Cosmetics Industry Course Code: COSM 253 This course assumes no accounting knowledge on the part of the learner. Learners will be introduced to the fundamental concepts of accounting and application of bookkeeping. Learners will focus on the key areas of accounting, which includes but is not limited to recording transactions, cash management, calculating and recoding payroll, inventory management and creating financial statements. Financial terms and definitions will be introduced throughout the course. Learners will gain basic knowledge of how transactions are recorded and summarized into financial statements, which will give them the foundation to set-up and manage the books for their small/mid-size business.
COSM 254	Cosmetic Special Effects for Film and TV Cosmetic Special Effects for Film and TV Course Code: COSM 254 This course will introduce students to fundamental practices and complex techniques needed for make-up artistry in film, television, photography and theatre. Students will have the opportunity to apply their skills and knowledge from the previous introductory and intermediate courses. The main focus of this course will be on replicating abrasions, lacerations, gun shots, frost bite, burns and scars, as well as creating different effects such as zombie make-up, aging and hair application.
COSM 255	Field Work Field Work Course Code: COSM 255 This course will provide students with the opportunity to plan and execute, under supervision, the practical and business aspects of a skin or cosmetic client workshop. Students will have the opportunity to apply their learned skills and capabilities during their field work by performing, planning and execution of special events, front-line administrative duties, performing client services and budgeting.
GNED	General Education Elective General Education Elective Course Code: GNED The following courses represent the GNED General Education electives that you can choose from as part of your program's curriculum. Introduction to Liberal Arts and Sciences GNED 101 An Introduction to Arts and Sciences Anthropology ANTH 202 Physical Anthropology ANTH 205 Cultural Anthropology Arts ARTS 138 Understanding Movies: An Introduction to Film Studies ARTS 229 Musical Pioneers ARTS 241 Exploring Music and Film ARTS 246 Art and Artists - Money, Madness and Masterpieces Cultural Studies CULT 011 Conspiracy Theories and Critical Thinking CULT 214 AlterNative Pathways: Aboriginal People in Canada CULT 217 Encounter with Latin America CULT 228 Pop Culture: Shaping How We Live CULT 236 China: The Next Superpower CULT 239 Digital Culture CULT 242 Culture, Technology and Identity CULT 243 Crossing Borders: Migration and Culture CULT 244 Gender, Race and Ethnicity CULT 245 The Body: Beauty, Sex and Consumerism CULT 248 Women and Popular Culture Economics ECON 110 Real Life Economics ECON 204 People, Money and Markets ECON 206 The History of Money English ENGE 110 Literature: An Introduction ENGL 239 Dark Days Ahead ENGL 242 Pulp Fiction ENGL 246 Contemporary Fiction ENGL 247 Life Stories ENGL 248 Voices from the Underground Geography GEOG 210 The Nature of Ontario GEOG 212 Political Geography History HIST 110 Canada: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly HIST 203 Monsters of the 20th Century HIST 217 History of War HIST 218 The Making of the Modern World HIST 222 The Age of Europe: From the Enlightenment to 1989 Humanities HUMA 048 Afro-Caribbean Religions of Resistance HUMA 137 Art Matters: An Introduction to the Philosophy of Art HUMA 226 The Arts and the 21st Century Imagination: Longing for Paradise HUMA 235 World Religions HUMA 241 Risky Business: Living in a Dangerous World HUMA 242 Vampires: In Film and Literature HUMA 244 Ordinary Heroes: Extraordinary Lives! HUMA 250 God, Science and Religion Languages SPAN 110 Introductory Spanish 1 Philosophy PHIL 100 Ideas: An Introduction to Philosophy PHIL 110 The Love of Wisdom: An Introduction to Philosophy PHIL 217 Ethical Issues PHIL 225 Philosophy of Love and Sex PHIL 227 Business Ethics PHIL 228 Success: Philosophical Perspectives PHIL 229 Violence, Order and Justice: An Introduction to Political Philosophy PHIL 230 Environmental Ethics Political Science POLS 110 Introduction to Politics POLS 204 Morality, Democracy and Politics POLS 219 Globalization POLS 223 War and Terrorism POLS 224 Justice, Equality and Rights POLS 225 Environmental Policy and Economics Psychology PSYC 110 Psychology - An Introduction PSYC 205 Applied Psychology and Leadership PSYC 207 Psychology of Sport PSYC 210 Psychology - Developmental PSYC 220 Psychology - Social PSYC 230 Psychology - Abnormal Science SCIE 110 The Science of Everything SCIE 208 Water: A Life or Death Issue SCIE 213 Astronomy: The Evolving Universe SCIE 216 Origins of Life SCIE 219 Dangerous Earth SCIE 221 The Environment SCIE 223 Astrobiology: Life in the Universe SCIE 224 Discovering Dinosaurs Sociology SOCE 100 Canadian Society and Culture SOCI 005 Social Entrepreneurship: Profit, People and the Planet SOCI 110 Sociology: Introduction SOCI 205 Social Entrepreneurship: Profit, People and the Planet SOCI 219 Sport and Society SOCI 232 Gender, Power and Society SOCI 233 Sociology of Cultural Difference SOCI 234 Society and Conflict SOCI 236 Issues in Crime SOCI 237 Sociology of Fashion SOCI 238 Sociology of Food SOCI 239 Citizenship, Immigration, and Democracy SOCI 240 Sociology of the Family SOCI 246 Sociology of Emotions SOCI 247 Leadership SOCI 249 Imagining the City SOCI 257 Canada Today SOCI 277 Sexual Diversity: Contemporary Social Issues

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Curriculum (View the 2012/13 Curriculum)

Semester 1

Introduction to Cosmetic Management

Introductory Cosmetic Application

Cosmetic Product Knowledge

Colour Analysis

Retail Buying and Operations

Skin Care Fundamentals

An Introduction to Arts and Science

College Reading and Writing Skills

Semester 2

Intermediate Cosmetic Application

Fragrance Analysis

Business Computer Applications

Business Ethics for the Cosmetic Industry

Cosmetic Promotion and Advertising

Cosmetic Selling and Counter Management

General Education Elective

Workplace Writing Skills

Semester 3

Human Resources Management

Advanced Cosmetic Application

Entrepreneurship and Portfolio Development

Event Planning and Product Launch

Business Finance for the Cosmetics Industry

Cosmetic Special Effects for Film and TV

Field Work

General Education Elective