Hospitality Management
Overview
Learn job-ready operations and management skills for leadership roles in the global hospitality and tourism industry.
| Tuition | $14,044 |
|---|---|
| Credential | Post-Degree Diploma |
| Length | 4 terms |
| Hours | Full-time |
| Delivery | Class-based |
| Campus | Downtown |
| Start Dates |
| Tuition | $33,140 |
|---|---|
| Credential | Post-Degree Diploma |
| Length | 4 terms |
| Hours | Full-time |
| Delivery | Class-based |
| Campus | Downtown |
| Start Dates | |
| PGWP | Not listed as eligible |
What to expect
What you will learn
- Identify and explain emerging trends within the various sectors of the hospitality industry.
- Apply Human Resources Management and Organizational Behaviour concepts to effectively attract, develop and engage a professional, competitive hospitality workforce.
- Apply professional and ethical standards to corporate, social, and environmental responsibilities.
- Conduct themselves in a professional and ethical manner consistent with industry standards while communicating effectively and efficiently with all stakeholders, including employees, suppliers, customers, owners, and industry network.
- Apply advanced business knowledge and concepts to make sound, operational business decisions.
- Demonstrate a level of interpersonal and inter-cultural awareness that contributes to a positive workplace culture.
- Use critical thinking, problem-solving, and negotiation techniques to make sound hospitality management decisions.
- Apply employment, labour relations, health and safety, and privacy legislation standards 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 four years.
To complete the program in four terms, students will maintain full time enrolment and register in 12 credits each term.
Admission Requirement
Program-specific
- A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university as determined by the institution
- 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
- English 12 with a minimum ‘C+’ grade, or equivalent
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 Post-Degree 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 as 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
International students
Classes may be scheduled during the daytime, as well as evenings. Students will receive their schedules before classes begin.
| First Year | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| HOSP 1501 | The Global Tourism Industry | 3 |
| HOSP 1502 | Fundamentals of Service Operations Management | 3 |
| HOSP 1503 | People and Culture | 3 |
| HOSP 1504 | Accounting Processes in Hospitality | 3 |
| HOSP 1505 | Global Business Environment | 3 |
| HOSP 1506 | Workplace Communication Skills | 3 |
| HOSP 1507 | Organizational Behaviour Impacts | 3 |
| HOSP 1508 | Hospitality Industry Operations | 3 |
| Credits | 24 | |
| Second Year | ||
| HOSP 2501 | Tourism and Hospitality Law | 3 |
| HOSP 2502 | Hospitality Food and Beverage Services | 3 |
| HOSP 2503 | Revenue Management in Hospitality | 3 |
| HOSP 2504 | Intercultural Leadership | 3 |
| HOSP 2505 | Hospitality Marketing Strategies | 3 |
| HOSP 2506 | Organizational Leadership | 3 |
| HOSP 2507 | Hospitality Industry Practicum | 6 |
| Credits | 24 | |
| Total Credits | 48 | |
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 / Year | $14,044 |
Year 1 - $7,022 Year 2 - $7,022 |
| Student union | $290 | |
| College initiative | $145 | |
| Campus resource | $281 | |
| Medical & Dental | $570 | Provided by Student Union |
| U-Pass | $751 | Discounted, unlimited transit pass. Learn more. |
| Graduation | $45 | |
| Total | $16,159 |
* 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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Technical requirement
Tuition deposits are payable usually within three weeks after a Letter of Offer is issued.
| Tuition deposit | $10,250 | $10,000 non-refundable |
|---|---|---|
| Application fee | $145 | |
| Tuition | $33,140 | |
| Student union | $290 | |
| College initiative | $152 | |
| Campus resource | $281 | |
| Medical & Dental | $570 | Provided by Student Union |
| Temporary medical insurance | $149 | |
| U-Pass | $751 | Discounted, unlimited transit pass. Learn more. |
| Graduation | $45 | |
| Other fees | $2,432 | |
| Total | $35,572 |
This is an international cohort program. As international cohorts are exclusively for international students, international fees apply throughout the duration of the program.
Books & Supplies
Textbooks or other supplies may be required for this program. Visit the VCC Bookstore for more information.
* 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.
Need help with tuition?
Explore your options for scholarships, grants, bursaries, and loans.
Technical requirement
How to Apply
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Fill out a PDF form and mail to:
VCC Registrar's Office
1155 East Broadway
Vancouver, B.C., V5T 4V5
Contact us
Advising services
Phone: 604.871.7000, option 2
Email: studentservice@vcc.ca
Advising services for International students
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