Bachelor of Hospitality Management

CREDENTIAL: Bachelor's Degree

Get a comprehensive understanding of business practices in the hospitality industry. Learn to manage guest services for hotels, cruise ships, convention centres, and fine dining establishments.

Tuition: 13095*

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Length: 2 0 years

Hours: Full-time

Delivery: Class-based

Campus: Downtown

Start Dates: Sep

106^K

Job openings predicted
(2018-2028)^†

What you will learn

Top hospitality business and management practices
Planning, design, and implementation of hospitality initiatives
Business and community impact evaluation
Financial and operations management
Research and statistical analysis
E-business and social media marketing
Current events and change management
Effective communication in the local, national, and global hospitality market
Formal and informal meeting procedures
Labour relations, ethics, and hospitality-related law
Cultural diversity in British Columbia and Canada
Community leadership and issue resolution
Entrepreneurship

What to expect

Lectures, seminars, and group discussions
Oral presentations
Reflective writing
Research papers and case studies
Individual and group projects
Computer simulations
Quizzes
Homework
Final exams

Admission requirements

General

This program is available to Canadian citizens and permanent residents. See program options for international students at VCC International.
Applicants who self-identify as Indigenous are strongly encouraged to connect with VCC’s Indigenous Education and Community Engagement team to learn more about VCC’s Indigenous Enrolment policy, application preparation/completion, program advising, and a range of other individualized services.
Applicants must be 16 years of age or older or a graduate of a secondary school. (Some exceptions may apply.)
Applicants must submit official transcripts and other documents as required by their course or program. Seats are offered to eligible applicants with completed applications, in order of application completion date (except for programs with competitive admissions). A complete application includes an application form, evidence of educational pre-requisites (e.g. transcripts), any required supporting documents (e.g. language proficiency, audition video), and the required deposit or fee payment. If you do not meet the requirements for the term applied, your application may be cancelled.

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 following are recommended characteristics of BHM students:

Regular access to a personal computer and high-speed internet connection for course materials, including online texts, social media and video conferencing, among others, and online course instruction
A confident oral and written command of the English language
Ability to work well in face-to-face and online learning environments
Ability to work well with others in an environment that embraces diversity
Ability to maintain a positive ‘hospitality’ attitude
Proficient computer literacy (knowledge and experience with iPad and tablet computing is a plus)
Excellent study skills

Courses

Program general hours

Monday to Wednesday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Plan of Study Grid
Term One		Credits
HOSP 3310	Contemporary Canadian Business	3
HOSP 3320	Operations Management	3
HOSP 3820	Hospitality Financial Manageme	3
HOSP 3910	Statistical Decision Making	3
GNED 3210	Multiculturalism in Business	3
	Credits	15
Term Two
HOSP 3360	Decision Making Analysis	3
HOSP 3460	Canadian Labour Relations	3
HOSP 3860	Capital and Asset Management	3
HOSP 3670	Service Marketing	3
HOSP 3960	Research Methods for Business	3
	Credits	15
Term Three
HOSP 4320	Strategic Hospitality Manageme	3
HOSP 4330	Hospitality Capstone 1	3
HOSP 4610	Entrepreneurship	3
HOSP 4620	New Media in Hospitality	3
HOSP 4810	Hospitality Revenue Managemnet	3
	Credits	15
Term Four
HOSP 4360	Hospitality Capstone 2	3
HOSP 4370	Revenue Management Analysis	3
HOSP 4460	Leadership in Organizations	3
HOSP 4660	Business Innovation	3
GNED 4260	Sustainability in Business	3
	Credits	15
	Total Credits	60

Important Notes

Students in the Regular Cohort program may not register for more than five courses in one term.

* 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 other costs

Fee description	Fee Amount	Notes
Application fee	35
Tuition Tuition	13095	Tuition Breakdown 0 - Year 1 0 - Year 2 6548 - Year 3 6548 - Year 4
Student union	256
College initiative	167
Materials	0	not including textbooks
Campus resource	262
Laundry	0
Tools (deposit)	0
Coverall (deposit)	0
Uniform (deposit)	0
Medical & Dental	550
U-PASS	663
Graduation	40
Program-specific extra fees	0
Total

* 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 $300 non-refundable deposit.

Fees listed are for domestic students. For international programs, visit VCC International.

Any refunds are issued according to VCC's refund policy.