Hospitality Management Diploma

Diploma: Diploma

Location: Downtown

International students admissibility: Accepts International Students

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Overview

Learn professional business management practices for careers in hotels, cruise ships, convention centres, 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 Management. Maximum time to complete the certificate is two (2) years.
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Delivery
Campus	Downtown
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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 Management. Maximum time to complete the certificate is two (2) years.
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Delivery
Campus	Downtown
Start Dates
PGWP	Not listed as eligible

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What to expect

Lectures, seminars, and group discussions
Role plays in culinary, hotel, and restaurant settings
Simulations and computer labs
Course projects
Reports and term papers
Independent research
500 hours industry work experience

What you will learn

Demonstrate a level of interpersonal and inter-cultural awareness through effective communication as a hospitality management professional in an inclusive and diverse workplace.
Use leadership, conflict and relationship management skills and tools to make sound management decisions and recommendations.
Evaluate financial information and revenue management strategies to support the goals of a hospitality enterprise.
Act in a professional, ethical and lawful manner within the hospitality industry by applying employment, labour relations, health and safety and privacy legislation standards.
Provide responsible and professional food and beverage services.
Explain various industry roles and responsibilities at the front line, supervisory, management, and executive levels.
Develop marketing, promotional and sales strategies.
Analyze emerging hospitality industry trends, technological innovations and environmentally sustainable practices.
Examine the sectors of the tourism and hospitality industry and their economic, social, geopolitical, and environmental impacts.
Demonstrate critical thinking and problem-solving skills in their work as hospitality professionals.

Program Duration and Maximum Time for Completion

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 Management. Maximum time to complete the certificate is two (2) years.

Job prospectives

STATIC CONTENT

Dental Technologist / Dental Technician
Dental Lab Quality Control Specialist
Dental Materials Sales Representative
Dental Equipment Technician or Specialist
CAD / CAM Designer for Dental Restorations
Dental Laboratory Manager
Dental Technology Instructor

Admission Requirement

Grade 12 graduation or equivalent
Knowledge of English demonstrated by one of the following:
- English 12 with a minimum ‘C-‘ grade, or equivalent
  or
- English Language Proficiency at a minimum English 12 ‘C-‘ level

Upon acceptance to the program, the following two certificates must be completed in the first term:

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 industry is primarily a people business. The Hospitality 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.

Courses

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
Tuition
Student union
College initiative
Materials		not including textbooks
Campus resource
Laundry
Uniform (Deposit)
Medical & Dental		Provided by Student Union
U-Pass		Discounted, unlimited transit pass. Learn more.
Graduation
Total

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		non-refundable Tuition deposits are payable usually within two (2) weeks after a Letter of Offer is issued.
Application fee
Tuition
Student union
College initiative
Materials		not including textbooks
Campus resource
Laundry
Uniform (Deposit)
Medical & Dental		Provided by Student Union
Temporary medical insurance		Medical Insurance for International Students
U-Pass		Discounted, unlimited transit pass. Learn more.
Graduation
Total

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.