College Diploma - Hospitality Management (Advanced) (Co-op)

The College Diploma - Hospitality Management program will provide students with advanced knowledge and techniques related to hotel and restaurant operations, international marketing, food preparation and service, financial analysis, accounting, front and back office operations, and inter-cultural team dynamics. Advanced topics such as human resources, convention management, accounting and revenue will give students the flexibility to work in many areas of hospitality above entry-level, fast-tracking their path to management-level positions. Additionally, an arranged ‘site tour’ offers them unique off-campus learning. They will get a glimpse of the work environment and typical operations in the field, interact with various industry professionals, and gain valuable insights into potential career paths that await beyond their studies.

The program highlights include: • A great opportunity to develop strong industry connections and gain hands-on skills in the hospitality areas

• Full student support for co-op work placement and career development • Prepares graduates to work in diverse fields such as lodging/accommodation management, food/beverage services, travel/tourism, sales and marketing • Get certificates by the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLEI) • Includes ‘site tour’ among participating hotels and/or other hospitality firms

VanWest College’s Co-op has a strong system in place and a solid foundation of host company partnerships across various industries. Students have first-hand experience on how job hunting works in Canada through various activities that offered by Co-op department such as on campus activities, information session etc. Depending on students needs, Co-op department will provide regular counselling and training until they secure their placements. Graduates will be able to perform multifaceted business functions in occupational areas such as Front Desk Management, Housekeeping, and Food and Beverage Management.