The hospitality industry has been a booming industry for the last few years. With the advent of globalization and increased tourism, the industry has grown tremendously and has opened up a number of job opportunities. This program is designed to prepare students for various job opportunities in the hospitality industry. The students will gain knowledge about the functioning of various areas of hospitality, including catering, restaurant management, housekeeping, and Food and Beverage Management.
After completion of this program, the graduates will be able to work as:
Earn up to $30.00* per hour as a front desk manager
Wages taken from the BC Labour Market Outlook
Grade 12 (High School Diploma) or equivalent with an average of C & proof of English Language Proficiency.
Students will need to submit a proof of English Language Competency by any one of the following options:
Domestic Students (Students who have completed Grade 12 in a system where English is the official language):
International Students:
1420 Classroom hours
140 Work experience hours
1560 Total program hours
Course # | Title of Course/Work Experience Component | # of Hours | Pre-Requisites | Delivery Method | Distance/Combined Description |
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TERM 1 | |||||
ENG099-D | Preparatory English | 45 | — | Combined, In Person | Synchronous |
MATH099-D | Preparatory Mathematics | 45 | — | Combined, In Person | Synchronous |
HOSP010 | Introduction to Hospitality Management | 60 | — | Combined, In Person | Synchronous |
BUSM050 | Principles of Marketing | 80 | — | Combined, In Person | Synchronous |
HOSP011 | Front Desk Operations | 60 | — | Combined, In Person | Synchronous |
HOSP020 | Fundamentals of Lodging Operations Management | 60 | — | Combined, In Person | Synchronous |
TERM HOURS | 350 | ||||
TERM 2 | |||||
MATH012 | Fundamentals of Mathematics | 60 | MATH099 | Combined, In Person | Synchronous |
ENGL100 | Introduction to English Academic Writing | 60 | ENG099 | Combined, In Person | Synchronous |
ACCT011-H | Accounting Principles 1 | 80 | MATH099 | Combined, In Person | Synchronous |
BUSM022-H | Organizational Behaviour | 80 | HOSP020 | Combined, In Person | Synchronous |
HOSP030 | Food and Beverage Management | 60 | HOSP010 | Combined, In Person | Synchronous |
HOSP013 | Housekeeping Management | 60 | HOSP020 | Combined, In Person | Synchronous |
TERM HOURS | 400 | ||||
TERM 3 | |||||
BUSM010-H | Business Communication | 80 | ENG099 | Combined, In Person | Synchronous |
COMP015 | Computer Technology in the Hospitality Industry | 60 | HOSP010 | Combined, In Person | Synchronous |
HOSP014 | Business and Hospitality Law | 60 | HOSP010 | Combined, In Person | Synchronous |
HOSP052 | Hospitality Sales and Marketing | 60 | HOSP020 | Combined, In Person | Synchronous |
STAT024-H | Business Statistics | 80 | MATH012 | Combined, In Person | Synchronous |
HOSP082 | The Business of Tourism | 60 | HOSP010 | Combined, In Person | Synchronous |
TERM HOURS | 400 | ||||
TERM 4 | |||||
HOSP083 | Urban Tourism | 60 | HOSP082 | Combined, In Person | Synchronous |
HOSP026 | Hospitality Financial Management | 60 | ACCT011 | Combined, In Person | Synchronous |
HOSP028 | Hospitality Managerial Accounting | 60 | ACCT011, HOSP010, HOSP020 | Combined, In Person | Synchronous |
BUSM070-H | Human Resource Management | 80 | BUSM022 | Combined, In Person | Synchronous |
WORK199 | Work Experience Preparation | 10 | BUSM010 | Combined, In Person | Synchronous |
WORK200 | Work Experience | 140 | WORK199 | In Person | |
TERM HOURS | 410 | ||||
TOTAL HOURS | 1560 |
Please speak with your Campus Representative if you need further information.
# | PARTICULARS | FEE | REMARKS |
---|---|---|---|
1 | Tuition Fee | $13,000 | Domestic Students |
2 | Administration Fee | $250 | |
3 | Text Books | $760 | |
4 | Other | $240 | |
Total | $14250 | ||
1 | Tuition Fee | $18,000 | International Students |
2 | Administration Fee | $250 | |
3 | Text Books | $760 | |
4 | Other | $240 | |
Total | $19250 |
This program has been approved by the registrar of the Private Training Institutions Branch (PTIB) of the Ministry of Advanced Education, Skills and Training.
Students completing the diploma in hospitality Management program at western community college who achieve the required academic standing and meet the required criteria will be eligible for admission to Vancouver community college with full block Transfer in the bachelor of hospitality degree* .
Students will also be eligible for admission to Fairleigh Dickinson University with full block transfer in Bachelor of Arts in Individualized Studies
Upon completion of Hospitality Management Diploma at Western Community College’s (WCC), you may apply to VCC’s Hospitality Management Diploma to complete the Bridge Term courses pending (total of 8), which may be delivered in 1-2 terms (depending on seat availability) – as per VCC-WCC articulated agreement. Program seats are not guaranteed.
Please find a list of courses to be taken/completed at VCC:
1. HOSP 2370 Management Principles
2. HOSP 2310 Food Production Principles
3. HOSP 2360 Restaurant Operations
4. HOSP 1660 Technical Writing
5. HOSP 2820 Cost Controls
6. HOSP 1860 Financial Accounting
7. HOSP 1410 Principles of Service Management
8. HOSP 1810 Business Mathematics
Students will then be eligible to enter Semester 5 (BHM) Bachelor of Hospitality Management Degree program at Vancouver Community College (by also meeting overall minimum GPA and English proficiency requirement).
You may refer to follow the application steps below, once you complete the Hospitality Management Diploma at Western Community College’s (WCC):
1. Apply to VCC’s HOSP Diploma (Bridge term(s))
– Academic IELTS 6.0 (5.5 each band)
– Math 11 (Foundations 11 with a C+ or higher, or Pre-Calculus 11 with a C or higher)
– High School Graduation
***Check the application availability status for the program of your choice at www.vcc.ca/ieavailability and apply while program status indicates “Apply Now”.***
2. Study at VCC’s HOSP Diploma courses (total of 8, listed previously)
3. Apply to VCC’s HOSD Degree (2-years length, one intake a year, every Fall term)
– Academic IELTS 6.5 (6.0 each band)
– VCC HOSP courses with GPA 3.0 (B)
– Western Community College final transcript with GPA 3.0 (B)
Western Community College offers a variety of financial aid opportunities to ease students’ stress and allow them to focus on their studies. If you need extra support, we have flexible funding to accommodate all our students, no matter their financial situation.
Our dedicated Financial Aid Officers will help you every step of the way.
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