Cosmetic Management

Overview

With an emphasis on business, the curriculum focuses on cosmetic and fashion history, cosmetic and skin care product knowledge, colour theories and current trends, marketing and social media, ethics and sustainability, and creative suites applications. In additon, you will aquire the practical skills needed to apply make-up to the face and body including special effects for film and television.   

The Cosmetic Management program from Humber College  delivers a range of business-focused cosmetic courses. You will be introduced to the history of cosmetics and fashion; computer applications; cosmetic selling; retail buying; cosmetic, fragrance, and skin care product knowledge; marketing and social media; and application skills including advanced cosmetic applications and special effects for film and television. 

Your Career

Transform your passion for cosmetics and beauty into a career.

Enjoy a career in this thriving industry, managing a cosmetic/fragrance brand, or working as a product developer or a buyer. Alternatively, build a career in other capacities such as makeup artist, counter manager or account executive. According to the market data firm, Research and Markets, there are more than 3,500 cosmetics companies in Canada. Toronto and southern Ontario provide a number of opportunities to begin your career in this industry.