Program Overview
This Co-op Diploma in Hospitality Management equips students with a blend of business management skills and hospitality-specific knowledge. Through mandatory courses in business management and communication, as well as specialized hospitality courses, students gain a comprehensive understanding of the industry. The program culminates in a six-month co-op work experience, providing practical application of their knowledge and preparing them for successful careers in the global hospitality sector.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
This Co-op Diploma in Hospitality Management is designed to provide graduates with a combination of theoretical and practical knowledge in the areas of hospitality and tourism management. The program's focus on both business management skills and the specific needs of hotel visitors aims to prepare students for a successful career in the highly competitive global hospitality industry.
Outline:
The program's curriculum consists of a combination of mandatory courses and flexibility to tailor the program to individual interests and career goals.
Mandatory Courses:
- Business Management (6 credits): Focuses on business management operations, accounting principles, computer applications, and social media as well as internal and external factors impacting businesses.
- Business Communication (9 credits): Emphasizes effective communication skills for business settings, including writing, verbal communication, and presentation techniques.
Hospitality Management Courses (20 credits):
- Managing Housekeeping Operations: Covers the management of housekeeping operations in hospitality settings.
- Hospitality Facilities and Design: Explores the design and management of hospitality facilities.
- Managing Service in Food and Beverage Operations: Focuses on the management of food and beverage operations in hospitality settings.
- Convention Management: Covers the planning and management of conventions and other special events.
- Leadership and Management in Hospitality Industry: Examines leadership and management principles in the hospitality industry.
- Revenue Management: Covers the principles and techniques of revenue management in hospitality settings.
- Managing Front Office Operations: Focuses on the management of front office operations in hospitality settings.
- Hospitality Today: Provides an overview of the hospitality industry and its current trends.
- Supervision in the Hospitality Industry: Covers the principles and practices of supervision in the hospitality industry.
- Security and Loss Prevention Management: Explores security and loss prevention measures in hospitality settings.
- Managing Hospitality Human Resources: Focuses on human resources management in hospitality settings.
- Hospitality Sales & Marketing: Covers sales and marketing strategies for hospitality businesses.
Co-op Term:
The program includes a six-month co-op work experience where students gain practical experience in the hospitality industry.
Assessment:
The program utilizes a variety of assessment methods to evaluate student performance, including:
- Final exams
- Homework assignments
- In-class participation
Careers:
Graduates of this program can pursue a wide range of career opportunities in the hospitality industry, including:
- Accommodation service managers
- General office and administrative support workers
Tuition $13051.50 Application $200.00 Technology Fee $60.00 Archiving Fee $30.00 Total Cost $13341.50
Arbutus College
Overview:
Arbutus College is a post-secondary institution offering diploma programs in various fields. It is located in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. The college provides a pathway for students to transition to other educational institutions through its Academic Pathways program.
Services Offered:
Arbutus College offers a range of services to its students, including:
Academic Advising:
Provides guidance and support to students in their academic journey.Career Services:
Assists students in finding employment opportunities and developing their career skills.Student Resources:
Offers various resources to support student success, such as library access, technology support, and student clubs.English Proficiency Tests:
Provides access to free online language evaluation exams through its partnership with iTEP.Key Reasons to Study There:
Flexible Start Dates:
Offers 12 intakes per year, allowing students to enroll throughout the year.Pathway Programs:
Provides opportunities for students to transfer to other educational institutions with credits earned at Arbutus College.Experienced Faculty:
Offers instruction from experienced faculty members.Location in Vancouver:
Provides students with the opportunity to experience life in a vibrant and diverse city.Academic Programs:
Arbutus College offers a variety of diploma programs, including:
Other:
Arbutus College is accredited by the British Columbia Education Quality Assurance (EQA) and is a Designated Learning Institution (DLI).
Entry Requirements:
High school completion or higher. Entrance test EPT 64 or better. English proficiency test acceptable: TOEFL PBT 510 or better, IELTS 5.0 or better
Language Proficiency Requirements:
English proficiency test acceptable: TOEFL PBT 510 or better, IELTS 5.0 or better