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.
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
Program-specific
An earned two-year diploma of at least 60 credits in hospitality management, business or a related field of study; with a cumulative grade point average of C or higher (2.0), according to the current VCC grade scale*.
- Applicants must submit all post-secondary transcripts. The College reserves the right to request a language and math assessment from an applicant. Applicants are responsible for the payment of assessment services and fees.
General
- This program is available to Canadian citizens and permanent residents. See program options for international students at VCC International.
- 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 educational documents as required by their course or program.
Missing prerequisites? Learn more about VCC's tuition-free in academic upgrading, university transfer or English as a Second Language (ESL) Courses.
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.
| 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 | 12839 |
Tuition Breakdown
0 - Year 1
0 - Year 2
6420 - Year 3
6420 - Year 4
|
| Student union | 213 | |
| College initiative | 164 | |
| Materials | 0 | not including textbooks |
| Campus resource | 257 | |
| Laundry | 0 | |
| Tools (deposit) | 0 | |
| Coverall (deposit) | 0 | |
| Uniform (deposit) | 0 | |
| Medical & Dental | 550 | |
| U-PASS | 651 | |
| Graduation | 40 | |
| Program-specific extra fees | 0 | |
| Total |
- This program is available to Canadian citizens and permanent residents. See program options for international students at VCC International.
- 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 educational documents as required by their course or program.
Missing prerequisites? Learn more about VCC's tuition-free in academic upgrading, university transfer or English as a Second Language (ESL) Courses.
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† British Columbia Labour Market Outlook 2018: Tourism and Hospitality Industry Profile
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