The Hospitality Industry consists of a diverse range of business types and sizes, from multi-national hotel corporations and restaurant chains to family-owned and operated outlets.
The industry's increasing diversity, coupled with its position as British Columbia’s fastest growing industry, has created a critical need for professionally trained and educated hospitality personnel. The two year diploma in Hospitality Management addresses this need. Designed to provide the Hospitality Industry with future management personnel, the Hospitality Management diploma program combines hands-on practical experience with theory.
Program Hours: Monday to Thursday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
Start | Length | Credentials | Campus | Part- or Full-time |
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January, September | 2 years | Diploma | Downtown | Full-time |
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The first step, apply early. Students who have applied and met all admission requirements are sent a letter of acceptance approximately four to five months in advance of the next available start date. A first payment is required to reserve a space in the program.
Applicants who are currently in Grade 12 and wish to start the program in September can submit the following prior to graduation:
When the applicant has completed high school, a final copy of the high school transcript must be submitted to VCC, prior to the start of the program.
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Program Description
Program Description
This program provides a well-rounded curriculum geared to provide initial employment skills and the potential for future management growth. In the first year of this two-year program, studies focus on general business management courses applied to hotel and restaurant settings. The second year consists of hospitality management courses, including food and beverage cost controls, human resources, marketing, law, management principles and a web hotel simulation course.
Successful graduates of the diploma program can choose to continue their studies and earn VCC's Bachelor of Hospitality Management. Degree programs are also offered at the University of Victoria, University of Calgary, Ryerson, Guelph and University of New Brunswick. VCC also has specialized transfer arrangements with LaTrobe University in Australia and Cornell University in the U.S.
Classes are generally held Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. (subject to change).
Upon successful completion of the Hospitality Management Diploma, students will be able to:
Instructional Activities, Design and Delivery Mode
The program has been designed to involve students in a variety of learning environments and instructional delivery methods. Throughout the year students participate in lectures, seminars, small group discussions, role plays, culinary labs, hotel and restaurant settings, hotel simulation, and computer labs.
Most of the classroom time exposes students to both the theory and practical application of hospitality management concepts and skills. Course projects such as reports and term paper assignments strengthen the understanding of course topics and give students opportunities to apply effective management practices. To enhance program curriculum, establish industry contacts and provide hands on experience many course projects, activities and labs will involve students in actual work experiences both within the College and in industry. Some projects require students to choose their own topic, allowing them to research information and ideas that are of interest and in keeping with their own career goals
Program Duration
Hospitality Management is a two year, four term, Diploma program. It is offered on a full time basis with approximately 15 hours of class and lab instruction per week. Courses are not normally offered during the summer term in order to provide students with the opportunity to obtain work experience required by the program. Students who enrol in the Diploma Program may continue on to complete the Bachelor of Hospitality Management Degree.
Evaluation of Student Learning
Multiple evaluation methods are used dependant on the learning outcomes of each course. A minimum 2.00 Grade Point Average as well as 500 hours of related industry work are required for graduation.
Admission Requirements
Admission Requirements
VCC welcomes applications from Canadian citizens and permanent residents.
As Vancouver Community College is a post-secondary institution committed to educating adult learners, applicants should be 16 years of age or older or a graduate of a secondary school.
Please note that you must submit official transcripts and educational documents to support your application; unfortunately, we cannot accept photocopies or fax versions.
Missing prerequisites? VCC offers courses in Adult Upgrading and English as an Additional Language to help you meet your goals.
Seats are offered to applicants who have met all admission requirements, on a first-qualified, first-served basis.
High School graduates who have successfully completed the Career Preparation Program in Hospitality and Tourism should indicate this to the Department Head.
Requests for transfer credits or course exemptions for all courses in the program (all four semesters) must be submitted with application to the program.
Download request for transfer credit (PDF) form.
Post-secondary transcripts must be official. Photocopies or faxed transcripts will not be accepted.
VCC may require foreign documents to be evaluated by the International Credential Evaluation Service. For an evaluation application and current fee information, email ICES or call toll free 1.866.434.9197.
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)VCC recognizes Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (PLAR) as one of multiple pathways for students to complete their individual course of study. PLAR is distinguished from transfer credit and flexible admission. PLAR is available for some courses in this program. See Course Outlines for availability.
The Hospitality Management Diploma (HMD) Department, in collaboration with the VCC Office of the Registrar, may grant credit for learning acquired through experience and / or non-formal education and training. HMD students who request PLAR must,
Methods 2 & 3 require a presentation before a three-person panel, HMD faculty assessment panel, inclusive at all times of the Department Head and the PLAR requested course instructor. The Department Head, in collaboration with the PLAR requested course instructor, will determine the manner of assessment. PLAR fees for every course apply without exception.
The hospitality industry is primarily a people business. The Hospitality Management Diploma Program has been designed to strengthen and encourage interpersonal skills and a team approach to course work. Students work with fellow students, industry representatives, members of the college community and the public. Students must have the desire to work effectively as a team player and to deal with the public.
Course Schedule
Courses Schedule
Fees and Other costs
Application Fee | $35 | ||||||||||
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Tuition Fee | $8,723 | ||||||||||
Student Union Fee | $330 | ||||||||||
College Initiative Fee | $154 | ||||||||||
Student Union Health Plan Fee | $292 | ||||||||||
Student Union Dental Plan Fee | $292 | ||||||||||
U-Pass Fee | $656 | ||||||||||
Other Costs |
For book lists and prices, check Bookstore. |
Program FAQ
Info Sessions
Info Sessions
The future is in hospitality management.
The hospitality industry has a growing number of management positions in a wide variety of sectors including accommodation, food and beverage services, transportation, recreation and entertainment, and travel services.
Meet faculty members and learn about entrance requirements to our two-year hospitality management diploma program and Bachelor of Hospitality Management program.
Date | Day | Time | Room | Location |
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February 23, 2019 | Saturday | 11 - 12 p.m. | 420 | Downtown |
March 12, 2019 | Tuesday | 5 - 6 p.m. | 429 | Downtown |
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Program Highlights
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Course Schedule
Courses Schedule
Term 1 |
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(HOSP 1310) Introduction to Tourism
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3.0 credits | course outline |
(HOSP 1410) Principles of Service Management
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3.0 credits | course outline |
(HOSP 1610) Business Communications
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3.0 credits | course outline |
(HOSP 1620) Hospitality Computer Applications
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3.0 credits | course outline |
(HOSP 1810) Business Mathematics
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3.0 credits | course outline |
Term 2 |
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(HOSP 1360) Food and Beverage Operations
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3.0 credits | course outline |
(HOSP 1370) Accommodations / Lodging Industry
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3.0 credits | course outline |
(HOSP 1660) Technical Writing
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3.0 credits | course outline |
(HOSP 1860) Financial Accounting
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3.0 credits | course outline |
(HOSP 1960) Introduction To Economics
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3.0 credits | course outline |
Term 3 |
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(HOSP 2310) Food Production Principles
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3.0 credits | course outline |
(HOSP 2410) Human Resources Management
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3.0 credits | course outline |
(HOSP 2620) Introduction to Marketing
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3.0 credits | course outline |
(HOSP 2810) Management Accounting
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3.0 credits | course outline |
(HOSP 2820) Cost Controls
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3.0 credits | course outline |
Term 4 |
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(HOSP 2360) Restaurant Operations
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3.0 credits | course outline |
(HOSP 2370) Management Principles
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3.0 credits | course outline |
(HOSP 2380) Industry Work Experience
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0.0 credits | course outline |
(HOSP 2460) Hospitality Law
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3.0 credits | course outline |
(HOSP 2470) Organizational Behaviour
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3.0 credits | course outline |
(HOSP 2660) Hospitality Sales Management
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3.0 credits | course outline |