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.
This program is intended for students with minimal or no experience in the hospitality industry. These students would not qualify for advanced standing as outlined in the Executive Cohort admissions criteria. In this program, students will normally complete the 60-credit course requirement over two years, consisting of four terms. In extenuating circumstances individual student needs will be dealt with on a case-by-case basis.
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*.
The following are recommended characteristics of BHM students:
Classes are generally run on Monday to Wednesday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.. Class times are subject to change.
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 in all courses of the program except for HOSP 3960 Research Methods in Business; HOSP 4330 and HOSP 4360 the Capstone courses.
The BHM 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. BHM students who request PLAR must
Methods 2 & 3 require a presentation before a BHM 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.
| Term One | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| HOSP 3310 | Contemporary Canadian Business | 3 |
| HOSP 3320 | Operations Management | 3 |
| HOSP 3820 | Hospitality Financial Management | 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 Management | 3 |
| HOSP 4330 | Hospitality Capstone 1 | 3 |
| HOSP 4610 | Entrepreneurship | 3 |
| HOSP 4620 | New Media in Hospitality | 3 |
| HOSP 4810 | Hospitality Revenue Management | 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 | |
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.
Tuition deposits are payable usually within three weeks after a Letter of Offer is issued.
Tuition Deposit: 10750 (10000 non-refundable).
Tution deposits are payable usually within two (2) weeks after a Letter of Offer is issued.
| Tuition Deposit |
10750 (10000 non-refundable) Tution deposits are payable usually within two (2) weeks after a Letter of Offer is issued. |
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| Fee description | Fee Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Application fee | 145 | |
| Tuition Tuition | 38976 |
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| Student union | 283 | |
| College initiative | 183 | |
| Materials | 0 | not including textbooks |
| Campus resource | 390 | |
| Laundry | 0 | |
| Tools (deposit) | 0 | |
| Coverall (deposit) | 0 | |
| Uniform (deposit) | 0 | |
| Medical and Dental | 570 | |
| Temporary Medical Insurance | 149 | |
| U-PASS | 690 | |
| Graduation | 45 | |
| Program-specific extra fees | 0 | |
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* 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.
Fees listed are for international students. For domestic programs, visit vcc.ca.
Any refunds are issued according to VCC's international refund policy.
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