Bachelor of Hospitality Management

Diploma: Bachelor's Degree

Location: Downtown

International students admissibility: Accepts International Students

A group of waitstaff in formal attire is setting up a dining area, with one waiter arranging a tablecloth and another serving food.

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Overview

Get a comprehensive understanding of business practices in the hospitality industry. Learn to manage guest services for hotels, cruise ships, convention centres, and fine dining establishments.

Tuition N/A
Credential Bachelor's Degree
Length This program is intended for students with minimal or no experience in the hospitality industry. These students would not qualify for advanced standing as outlined in the Executive Cohort admissions criteria. In this program, students will normally complete the 60-credit course requirement over two years, consisting of four terms. In extenuating circumstances individual student needs will be dealt with on a case-by-case basis.
Hours Monday to Wednesday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Delivery Class-based and Online, Class-based
Campus Downtown
Start Dates Jan, Sep
Tuition N/A
Credential Bachelor's Degree
Length This program is intended for students with minimal or no experience in the hospitality industry. These students would not qualify for advanced standing as outlined in the Executive Cohort admissions criteria. In this program, students will normally complete the 60-credit course requirement over two years, consisting of four terms. In extenuating circumstances individual student needs will be dealt with on a case-by-case basis.
Hours Classes are generally run on Monday to Wednesday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.. Class times are subject to change.
Delivery Class-based and Online, Class-based
Campus Downtown
Start Dates Sep
PGWP Eligible

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What to expect

  • Lectures, seminars, and group discussions
  • Oral presentations
  • Reflective writing
  • Research papers and case studies
  • Individual and group projects
  • Computer simulations
  • Quizzes
  • Homework
  • Final exams

What you will learn

  • Apply the principles and key skill sets of successful management and business practices to current events and cases in the hospitality industry.
  • Plan, design, and implement sustainable hospitality management and business practices and evaluate their impact on business and community.
  • Conceptualize and apply models of financial management, operations management, statistical analysis, research methods, e-Business, social media, marketing and strategic management to current events and simulations in the hospitality industry.
  • Conceptualize and apply models of change management.
  • Communicate effectively and professionally with local, regional, national, and global hospitality management and business professionals both in person, in writing, and on-line via social media and videoconference settings.
  • Lead effective informal and formal meetings.
  • Analyze critical issues related to labour relations, ethics, and law in the hospitality industry.
  • Attend to the diverse cultural, interactional, and structural dimensions of hospitality management in British Columbia and Canada.
  • Provide workplace and community leadership to resolve issues in hospitality management operations.
  • Apply entrepreneurial skills in all aspects of their work.

Program Duration and Maximum Time for Completion

This program is intended for students with minimal or no experience in the hospitality industry. These students would not qualify for advanced standing as outlined in the Executive Cohort admissions criteria. In this program, students will normally complete the 60-credit course requirement over two years, consisting of four terms. In extenuating circumstances individual student needs will be dealt with on a case-by-case basis.

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Admission Requirement

An earned two-year diploma of at least 60 credits in hospitality management, business or a related field of study; with a cumulative grade point average of C or higher (2.0), according to the current VCC grade scale*.
  • Applicants must submit all post-secondary transcripts. The College reserves the right to request a language and math assessment from an applicant. Applicants are responsible for the payment of assessment services and fees.

Missing prerequisites? Learn more about VCC's tuition-free academic upgrading or English as a Second Language (ESL) courses, or discover which university transfer options are right for you.

Recommended Characteristics

The following are recommended characteristics of BHM students:
  • Regular access to a personal computer and high-speed internet connection for course materials, including online texts, social media and video conferencing, among others, and online course instruction
  • A confident oral and written command of the English language
  • Ability to work well in face-to-face and online learning environments
  • Ability to work well with others in an environment that embraces diversity
  • Ability to maintain a positive ‘hospitality’ attitude
  • Proficient computer literacy (knowledge and experience with iPad and tablet computing is a plus)
  • Excellent study skills

Program Availability

Not currently available.

Not currently available.

Courses

Full-time

Course list is not available at the moment.

Full-time

Course list is not available at the moment.

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.

Fees and Costs

Application fee $36
Tuition $13,358 Year 3 - $6,679
Year 4 - $6,679
Student union $256
College initiative $171
Materials not including textbooks
Campus resource $268
Laundry
Uniform (Deposit)
Medical & Dental $550 Provided by Student Union
U-Pass $663 Discounted, unlimited transit pass. Learn more.
Graduation $45
Total $15,345

Books & Supplies

  • Textbooks or other supplies may be required for this program. Visit the VCC Bookstore for more information.
  • Additional costs:
    • Textbooks – Approx. $500
    • Student kits – Approx. $5,100 + tax

Open Educational Resources(OER) at VCC

No-cost textbooks are available for this program.

* Fees are approximate and subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors. Students are required to pay any applicable fee increases. Application and assessment fees are non-refundable. Tuition fees include a non-refundable deposit ($300 or $500, depending on program).

Fees listed are for domestic students. For international programs, visit VCC International.

Any refunds are issued according to VCC's refund policy.

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Tuition deposit $11,100 $10,000 non-refundable

Tuition deposits are payable usually within two (2) weeks after a Letter of Offer is issued.
Application fee $145
Tuition $40,551
Student union $290
College initiative $190
Materials not including textbooks
Campus resource $268
Laundry
Uniform (Deposit)
Medical & Dental $570 Provided by Student Union
Temporary medical insurance $149 Medical Insurance for International Students
U-Pass $704 Discounted, unlimited transit pass. Learn more.
Graduation $45
Total $42,899
  • Textbooks or other supplies may be required for this program. Visit the VCC Bookstore for more information.
  • Additional costs:
    • Textbooks – Approx. $500
    • Student kits – Approx. $5,100 + tax

* Tuition and other fees are approximate and subject to increase up to 5% per year. Students will be required to pay increased rates if the fees change at any time during the period of enrolment in the program. Application and assessment fees are non-refundable.

Fees listed are for international students. For domestic programs, visit vcc.ca.

Any refunds are issued according to VCC's international refund policy.

Application Process

Are you interested in this program? Find out when to apply. Did you know? This program has 1 day of in-person classes per week, along with classes online, providing you with the flexibility to balance work and school.

International students must contact International Education advisors to confirm their study eligibility and the Continuing Studies (CS) department to verify their program eligibility.

Application information is not available at the moment.

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Program information

Program head name

janedoe@vcc.ca

Advising

Phone: 604.871.7000, option 2
Email: studentservice@vcc.ca

For International students

study@vcc.ca

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VCC is located on the traditional territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) peoples, and we acknowledge our privilege to be here.