The purpose of this course is to work on a major research project related to the student's field of study, professional development interests, and work experience. Students must demonstrate their ability to directly apply the skills and techniques they acquire, as they progress through their BHM studies. The successful completion of the independent research study project meets an important requirement of the applied degree program which combines educational learning with practical hospitality work experience.
Prerequisites
Course type
This course is offered as part of a VCC program and cannot be taken individually.
International students: Eligibility is determined at the program level. Visit the program page for international student requirements and application information.
- Week One Course Introduction/ How to choose a topic discussion
- Week Two Independent learning and topic search
- Week Three Topic proposal
- Week Four Project proposal approval required
- Week Five Project plan due for approval
- Week Six Independent study
- Week Seven Independent study
- Week Eight Independent study
- Week Nine Individual meeting to establish progress
- Week Ten Individual meeting to establish progress
- Week Eleven Independent study/ Meetings by appointment
- Week Twelve Independent study/ Meetings by appointment
- Week Thirteen Independent study/ Meetings by appointment
- Week Fourteen Final project review session
- Week Fifteen Project due
- Writing and Presenting a Project Report
Course schedules
Select your program to see the available course schedules.
How to take this course
This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.
Contact us
If you have any questions, please email at [email protected].
† 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.