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Hospitality Management Diploma at Vancouver Island University

Vancouver Island University, Canada

Programme overview

Upon successful completion of the first two years (60 credits including co-operative work placements), students will be eligible to receive the Hospitality Management Diploma. The two-year Hospitality Management diploma develops the learner's knowledge and skills required to build a successful hospitality career. The students acquire their hospitality knowledge through a blend of classroom learning, and experiential activities in an on-campus dining room, in teaching kitchens and participation in special events.

Faculty: Tourism, Recreation and Hospitality  |  Duration: 2 years  |  Study mode: co-op  |  Location: Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada

What you will study

Courses include Preparation for Co-op Education Placement I, Intro to Hospitality and Tourism, Lodging Organizations and Operations, Dining Room Operations 1, Principles of Services Management, Leadership Skills for Hospitality Professionals, Accounting Principles, University Writing and Research.

Career pathways

Graduates of this program hold positions in hotels and resorts, golf and country clubs, restaurants, convention centres, ski resorts and large food service companies providing management services to hospitals, universities and airlines. Specific positions available to graduates in hotels and resorts may include rooms division manager, marketing manager, food and beverage manager and general manager. Roles include Co-operative Education; relating

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Application information

Entry requirements

Enrollment in this program is limited. Students who meet or exceed the minimum admission requirements may not be necessarily be admitted to the program.; General admission requirements apply.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Most programmes start in September; January intake is offered for some bachelor's degrees and other programmes; many programmes offer alternative start dates throughout the year.

Applications for most academic programs open October 1 in the year before the program start date (applications for programs beginning September 2027 open October 1, 2026); deadlines vary by program.

Application fee: domestic undergraduate $46.98, domestic graduate $121.86, international all programs $156.06 (non-refundable); no application fee for Adult Basic Education.

Apply through the official page: https://www.viu.ca/apply

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