Cosmetic Techniques and Management

Program Overview

Do you have a passion for the beauty industry and possess a creative, artistic spirit? The Cosmetic Techniques and Management program will prepare you to be a leader in the cosmetics, personal care and fragrance industries, giving you the competitive edge you need to launch a successful career.

You will experience weekly instruction in cosmetic application techniques, sales and marketing of beauty products and services plus portfolio development for future job opportunities. Our program uses a holistic approach, ranging from business acumen and entrepreneurial training to specialized make-up application and colour theory to skincare analysis and creative styling techniques. A strong emphasis is placed on meeting industry professional standards.

Our faculty are industry insiders who have represented prominent brands such as Bobbi Brown, Dior, Sephora, Smashbox and Clinique, and been featured on Breakfast Television for their work with the Hallowe’en Haunt at Canada’s Wonderland.

You will complete a field placement to complement your in-class learning as well as gain hands-on experience overseen by expert faculty, while working in the fully operational Durham College Spa.

Field Placement

Hands On

Health & Beauty

Admission Requirements

Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or Mature Student Status
Grade 12 English (C or U)

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Intakes and Availability

Date	Domestic Availability	International Availability
September 2020	Open	Open

Students acquire invaluable experiential learning in the Durham College Spa.

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Tuition

Year one domestic: $2,722 (CDN)
Year one international: $13,322 (CDN)

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Semester 1 Courses

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Career Options

WHAT YOU COULD BE

Beauty advisor
Beauty blogger or writer
Brand educator
Boutique manager
Cosmetics brand ambassador
Cosmetics counter manager
Account representative
Fragrance advisor
Freelance make-up artist

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Program Details

Our Cosmetic Techniques and Management program prepares you for an exciting career in the fast-paced, growing cosmetics and personal care industry. Our program uses a holistic approach and covers a variety of disciplines that students require to enjoy success in the cosmetics industry. Hands-on courses cover fundamental and advanced cosmetic application techniques, colour theory, skincare analysis and creative styling to meet industry professional standards. Within the program, a strong emphasis is placed on cosmetic selling and customer service protocols, retail management, marketing for makeup artists, business communications and entrepreneurial cosmetic event planning skills.

You will complete a two-week field placement and have the opportunity to network with employers and industry insiders to complement your in-class learning plus graduate with a portfolio of work as well as hands-on experience gained while working in the onsite, fully operational Durham College Spa.

Admission Requirements

Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or Mature Student Status
Grade 12 English (C or U)

Please note: This program may be highly competitive and have a specific selection process and application deadline. For more information, please contact recruitment@durhamcollege.ca or call 905.721.3126. Please refer to Admission Processes for more details regarding highly competitive programs.

Courses

Semester 1

Semester 2

Semester 3

Semester 4

Courses and course descriptions are subject to change.

Costs

YEAR ONE FEES	Domestic	International
Tuition	$2,722	$13,322
Compulsory Ancillary	$1,337	$1,812
Program Incidental	$1,500	$1,500
Total Fees:	$5,559	$16,634

Please note: fees are based on the 2019-2020 academic year and do not include textbooks. For more information please see Other fees to consider.

Career Options

WHAT YOU COULD BE

Beauty advisor
Beauty blogger or writer
Brand educator
Boutique manager
Cosmetics brand ambassador
Cosmetics counter manager
Account representative
Fragrance advisor
Freelance make-up artist

WHERE YOU COULD WORK

Entertainment industry
Personal Care and beauty stores
Cosmetic boutique
Cosmetic brand companies
Luxury department stores

Field Placement

Over a two-week period you will network with employers, industry insiders and have the ability to experience the cosmetics industry first-hand. You will get an inside view of the day-to-day operations and have the opportunity to work alongside professionals in the cosmetics, personal care and fragrance industries to gain real-world experience and open doors for future career advancement.

LAB REQUIREMENTS

In order to participate in the lab component of the program uniforms must be worn at all times. Students must meet the pre-lab requirements in order to receive their uniform.

PRE-LAB/PLACEMENT REQUIREMENTS

To be eligible for the lab/placement component of this program you must (at your expense) provide:

Entry Immunization form completed by a health-care provider
Current standard first aid certificate from a recognized provider

In order to maintain confidentiality and security, the program utilizes an independent provider, Verified by Synergy Gateway for DC Spa Lab for field placement documentation collection and validation. This process is the Electronic Student Permit Checking (ESPC). There is a cost associated with this external agency of $49.95. Please refer to the Cosmetic Techniques and Management Program ESPC Information Package for details.

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Cosmetic Techniques and Management

Program Overview

Admission Requirements

Intakes and Availability

Tuition

Semester 1 Courses

Career Options

WHAT YOU COULD BE

Program Details

Admission Requirements

Courses

Semester 1

Semester 2

Semester 3

Semester 4

Costs

Career Options

WHAT YOU COULD BE

WHERE YOU COULD WORK

Field Placement

LAB REQUIREMENTS

PRE-LAB/PLACEMENT REQUIREMENTS

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Helpful Resources

College guide September 2020 [PDF]

College guide September 2020 [Interactive]

Graduate Employment Report [PDF]