Hospitality and Food Service Systems Management

Diploma: Diploma

Location: Downtown

International students admissibility: Accepts International Students

A group of waitstaff in white shirts and black bow ties are standing behind a wooden counter, preparing dishes. There are bottles of wine in the background, and one waiter is writing on a notepad while another serves a plate with food.

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Overview

Learn the principles and practices of hospitality and food service systems administration and prepare to manage such operations in public and private facilities. Gain careers in hotels, cruise ships, convention centres, senior living and dining establishments.

Tuition N/A
Credential Diploma
Length The program is delivered over four academic terms. Maximum time to complete the program is five (5) years. Upon successful completion of the first year of study (30 credits), students may choose to exit the program and receive a Certificate in Hospitality and Food Service Systems Management. Maximum time to complete the certificate is two (2) years.
Hours
Delivery Class-based
Campus Downtown
Start Dates Jan, Sep
Tuition N/A
Credential Diploma
Length The program is delivered over four academic terms. Maximum time to complete the program is five (5) years. Upon successful completion of the first year of study (30 credits), students may choose to exit the program and receive a Certificate in Hospitality and Food Service Systems Management. Maximum time to complete the certificate is two (2) years.
Hours Classes may be scheduled during the daytime, as well as evenings. Students will receive their schedules before classes begin.
Delivery Class-based
Campus Downtown
Start Dates Jan, Sep
PGWP Eligible

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Admission Requirement

  • Grade 12 graduation or equivalent
  • English Studies 12 with a minimum ‘C-‘ grade, or equivalent
Upon Acceptance into the program:
  • Valid Foodsafe Level 1 Certificate
  • Valid Serving It Right Certificate

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 hospitality and food services systems industries are primarily a people business. The Hospitality and Food Service Systems Management Diploma Program has been designed to strengthen and encourage interpersonal skills and a leadership/team approach to course work. Students work with fellow students, industry representatives, members of the college community, hospitality employers and their workers, and the public. Students must have a hospitality mindset of going above and beyond, the desire to work effectively in a team, and the ability to work well with others in an environment that embraces diversity and inclusion.

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 $11,023 Year 1 - $5,512
Year 2 - $5,512
Student union $290
College initiative $181
Materials not including textbooks
Campus resource $221
Laundry
Uniform (Deposit)
Medical & Dental $570 Provided by Student Union
U-Pass $704 Discounted, unlimited transit pass. Learn more.
Graduation $45
Total $13,068

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 $10,600 $10,000 non-refundable

Tuition deposits are payable usually within two (2) weeks after a Letter of Offer is issued.
Application fee $145
Tuition $37,950
Student union $290
College initiative $190
Materials not including textbooks
Campus resource $221
Laundry
Uniform (Deposit)
Medical & Dental $570 Provided by Student Union
Temporary medical insurance Medical Insurance for International Students
U-Pass $704 Discounted, unlimited transit pass. Learn more.
Graduation $45
Total $40,421
  • 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

Application information is not available at the moment.

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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Indigenous Territory Acknowledgment

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.