VPC's popular Diploma program offers a full range of theory, practice and hands-on industry exposure and experience with the benefit of a complete selection of hospitality courses.

In your first three semesters you will master core hotel management skills in front office, housekeeping, marketing, human resources, accounting and technology.

In your fourth and final semester you can choose from courses in hotel management, resort management, food service management, events and conventions and/or cruise ship management.

Certification at Completion
Graduates will receive the following certification upon the completion of their studies:

• A Hospitality Management Diploma from Vancouver Premier College of Hotel Management
• A Hospitality Management Diploma from the American Hotel and Lodging Association (AH&LA) (if one AH&LA course is taken as an elective during semester 1, 2 or 3 for the Cruise Ship, Resort and Event & Convention Specialization)
• A Certificate of Specialization in Rooms Division from the AH&LA
• Individual Course Certificates from the AH&LA for 11 - 19 courses (depending on courses selected)
• Workshop Certificates from FoodSafe Level I, and Superhost

Upon successful completion of the Hospitality Management Diploma - Food Service Management Specialization students will also receive (in addition to above):

• A Food & Beverage Management Diploma from the AH&LA
• A Certificate of Specialization in Food & Beverage Management from the Ah&LA

Curriculum:
The number of credits for each course is in brackets.

Semester 1 to Semester 3 - Foundation Courses:

Rooms Division Courses:

• RMD 333 Managing Front Office Operations (3)
• RMD 338 Housekeeping Management (3)
• RMD 387 Security & Loss Prevention Management (2)

• FSM 349 Food & Beverage Service (3)

• MRKT 270 Marketing in the Hospitality Industry (3)
• MRKT 472 Hospitality Sales and Advertising (3)

• HRM 250 Hospitality Supervision (3)
• HRM 350 Contemporary Human Resources Management (3)

• ACCT  260 Hospitality Industry Financial Accounting (5)
• COMM 120 Business Communication (3)
• COMP 268 Technology & the Hospitality Industry (4)

• PD 001 Skills for Your Success (2)
• PD 002 Essentials for Your Career (2)

• TOUR 221 Tourism & the Hospitality Industry (3)
• Elective I or ENGL 109 College Composition (required for certain students and may count as an elective) (3)
• Elective II (3)
• Elective III (3)
• PEX 200 Practical Experience (4) (for Hospitality Management Diploma students) or
• PEX 400 Practical Experience (7) (for Hospitality Management Co-op Diploma students)

Hotel Management Specialization

• FSM 448 Bar & Beverage Management (3)
• HGM 304 Leadership & Management in Hospitality Industry (3)
• HGM 428 International Hotel Management (3) or
• EVC 275 Meetings, Conventions & Expositions (3)
• RMD 380 Facilities Management & Design (3)
• PROJ 490 Industry Project (2)
• Elective

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Food Service Management Specialization

• FSM 345 Food Production Principles (5)
• FSM 448 Bar & Beverage Management (3)
• FSM 464 Planning & Control for Food & Beverage Operations (3)
• HGM 304 Leadership & Management in Hospitality Industry (3)
• RMD 380 Facilities Management & Design (3)

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Cruise Ship Management Specialization

• CRS 285 Cruise Line Industry Overview (3)
• CRS 287 Life at Sea (3)
• CRS 383 Cruise Ship Careers (3)
• HGM 304 Leadership & Management in Hospitality Industry (3)
• TOUR 323 Geography for Tourism and Hospitality (3)
• PROJ 490 Industry Project (2)

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Resort Management Specialization

• HGM 304 Leadership & Management in Hospitality Industry (3)
• HGM 313 Contemporary Club Management (3) or
• HGM 428 International Hotel Management (3)
• RES 220 Introduction to Resort Management (3)
• RES 421 Resort Design & Development (3)
• RES 423 Resort Marketing & Guest Activity Planning (6)
• PROJ 490 Industry Project (2)

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Event and Convention Management Specialization

• EVC 275 Meetings, Conventions & Expositions (3)
• EVC 375 Event Coordination (3)
• EVC 378 Sports Events (3)
• EVC 475 Event Marketing, Sponsorship & Fundraising (3)
• HGM 304 Leadership & Management in Hospitality Industry (3)
• PROJ 490 Industry Project (2)

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Admission Requirements:
All applicants must:

1. Be a minimum of 17 years of age
   
   
2. Have graduated from high school (or a post-secondary program) with a minimum GPA of 2.5 - Students will be required to submit high school and/or college/university transcripts and diploma. Students who did not complete high school but are 19 years or older may apply for Mature Student Status - Contact an Admissions Executive for more details. We also encourage those applicants with a GPA lower than 2.5 to contact the Registrar's Office for other options.



3. Take the VPC Written English Test - All students will be required to take this test upon arrival at VPC to determine writing course requirements unless a valid TOEFL TWE, LPI or IELTS writing score is submitted, in which case students will be placed accordingly:




VPC Writing Course	TOEFL TWE Score	LPI Score	IELTS Writing Score
College Prep English 098	3.5 or less	3	5 or 5.5
ENGL 109 College Composition	4 or 4.5	4	6
COMM 120 Business Communication	5 or higher	5	6.5 or higher

Notes:
- Students who have one of these test scores are still recommended to take the VPC Written English Test to ensure they are put in the appropriate writing class to succeed in their studies. Please contact the Registrar's office regarding other possible tests accepted at VPC.

- College Prep English 098 is offered at VPC of English Language, is a non-credit course, and is not a hotel management course. Students starting in this level will require extra time to complete their program of study.

- College Composition ENGL 109 can count towards a 3-credit elective course at VPC of Hotel Management. Business Communication COMM 120 is a required 3-credit course for the Hospitality Management Diploma at VPC.

4. Provide evidence of proficiency in English (for applicants whose first language is not English) - Students are required to meet one of the following requirements:

• Submit a valid official exam mark: TOEFL 520 (CBT 190), TOEIC 700, IELTS 6 - with no band less than 6, or LPI4,
• Graduate from a B.C. high school with English 12 (or equivalent from an English speaking country),
• Take VPC's English Proficiency exam before your start date at the College, or 
• Complete the College Prep Level at Vancouver Premier College of English Language with a B+ average.

To apply for this program, click here to see enrollment procedures.

Fees:
Canadian/Immigrant Fees:

Application Fee (Non-refundable):	$125.00
VPC English Written Test	$10.00
Tuition Fees:	$210.00/credit
Textbooks:	$25 - 150.00/course

International Student Fees:

Application Fee (Non-refundable):	$200.00
English Proficiency Exam	$25.00
VPC English Written Test	$10.00
Tuition Fees:	$295.00/credit
Textbooks:	$25 - 150.00/course

Scholarships and financial assistance may be available for local and/or international applicants. Contact us for more information.

Contact Us NOW for further program information!

604-730-1628

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