Diploma in Hospitality Management and Co-op
Vancouver, Canada
Diploma
DURATION
24 months
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
TUITION FEES
CAD 8,700 / per year **
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* one month before the start date
** contact us for partial scholarship options
Key Summary
About: The Diploma in Hospitality Management and Co‑op at Canadian College in Vancouver covers hotel operations, food and beverage, financial management, and marketing. The 2-year AH&LA-certified programme combines campus study with a 12-month Co‑op (1000 hours) in an English-speaking Canadian hospitality workplace. It includes two semesters with practical training; graduates can transfer 60 credits toward Capilano University's Bachelor of Tourism Management, and off-campus residence.
Career Outcomes: Students develop operational, customer service, and supervisory skills for entry-level progression. Career opportunities include front office supervisor, food and beverage manager, guest services coordinator, operations assistant, and roles in hotels, restaurants, resorts, and events.
This program is designed for students pursuing a career in the hospitality industry. The coursework gives students an understanding of the activities required to manage business operations in the industry and a 12-month Co-op provides valuable work experience within the field. This program is certified by the American Hotel & Lodging Educational Institute (AH&LA) and is internationally recognized to meet professional industry standards.
Program Benefits
This program is intended to prepare a student for a career in the field of hospitality. At the end of this program, students will be able to demonstrate a knowledge of management operations within the hospitality industry; including food and beverage management, financial management, hotel management, and marketing.
Pathway to Capilano University
Students successfully completing this program can transfer a block of 60 credits towards the Bachelor of Tourism Management.
- Hospitality Management Co-op Diploma at Canadian College (2 years)
- Bachelor of Tourism Management Degree at Capilano University (2 years)
*Conditions apply.
Co-op
The HMD Co-op is an integral component of the Hospitality Management Diploma program with Co-op as it provides students with essential real-world work experience in a Canadian English-speaking business environment. The Co-op is designed to provide the students with two semesters of solid studies in their initial entry into the college. This is to effectively arm them with soft skill tools necessary for a quality twelve months (1000 Hours) Co-op with a Canadian organization.
Completing the initial first Co-op after six months will allow the students to return to the college for the next semester of study before they enter their next six month (2nd) Co-op Term prior to returning for their Final semester of study, graduating, and returning to their home countries armed with the necessary tools and training they need for their future careers.
The hospitality industry is a rapidly growing market and job opportunities, as well as salaries, are steadily increasing in all sectors of this service-oriented field. Students learn the knowledge and skills that industry professionals have identified as important for on-the-job success. Completion of the Canadian College Hospitality diploma and AHLA certificate programs usually gain employment at the skilled entry-level positions from which progress can be made to management positions.