COURSE CURRICULUM

The Hospitality Management Diploma program requires the completion of 60 credits, covering a comprehensive range of courses designed to build your expertise in lodging, food service, and hospitality operations. Core courses include Tourism Business Structure, Introductory Food Management, Food and Beverage Service Operations, and Business Law, providing foundational knowledge essential for the industry. To support business skills, courses like Excel for Business, Introductory Marketing, and either Principles of Accounting I or Hospitality Accounting Principles are required. Communication skills are emphasized through options such as Workplace Communications or Business Communication, while economic understanding is developed with courses like The Canadian Economy or Principles of Microeconomics/Macroeconomics. The program also includes literature and writing courses, such as Academic Writing or Reading Literature, to enhance critical thinking and communication. Mathematics or statistics is covered through Commercial & Financial Mathematics or Introduction to Statistics. Advanced hospitality-specific courses include Front Desk Operations, Beverage Management, Hospitality Management Accounting, Food and Beverage Cost Controls, Hospitality Sales and Advertising, Hospitality & Accommodations Management, Hospitality Business Policy, and Event Management. Additionally, Human Resource Management prepares students for managing personnel in hospitality settings. This well-rounded curriculum equips students with both practical and theoretical knowledge to succeed in various hospitality roles. With this combination of business, communication, and hospitality courses, graduates are prepared for management positions in hotels, restaurants, event planning, and more, ensuring they have the skills to thrive in a competitive industry.