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This two-year program provides comprehensive training in essential business principles, human resources management, leadership strategies, and marketing techniques to jumpstart your professional journey. Develop the skills to organize diverse events, from intimate gatherings to large-scale formal affairs for thousands of attendees.
The curriculum equips students for rewarding positions across the tourism sector, with special emphasis on resort, hotel, and restaurant operations while covering all hospitality industry aspects.
Benefit from expert faculty with real-world experience and up-to-date industry insights, joining the 95% of our graduates who have established successful hospitality careers globally.
British Columbia's thriving tourism sector drives economic growth throughout the province, maintaining its position as a dominant industry through continuous innovation and sound business approaches.
The program starts by exploring tourism foundations and progresses to hospitality facility management. Students master industry-specific competencies including guest services, food and beverage operations, event coordination, financial management, property maintenance, and leadership methodologies. Special attention is given to effective communication and interpersonal skills development.
Selkirk College's Admission Requirements:
Have graduated from a BC Senior Secondary School or equivalent, or
Be 19 years of age or over at the time of application, or
Be under 19 years of age but have a written recommendation from your Secondary School Principal
Resort & Hotel Management Academic Requirements:
English 12 at any level with a minimum of 67%. For international applicants, IELTS 6.5 overall band score (with no band less than 6.0), or equivalent on other internationally recognized English Language Proficiency Tests. If an international student applies with an IELTS of 6.0 overall score (with no band less than 5.5), then they would need to meet the requirements below.
Applicants who lack the specific English admission requirements may still gain admission to the program with the understanding that they will successfully complete ENGL 66 Essential English course in the first year of their program. This course must be completed to be able to advance beyond 30 program credits.