Hospitality Management Diploma with
Co-op Placement

Learn the skills you need to pursue a career in the lodging, food & beverage, hospitality sales and marketing fields.

Program Description

This program provides students with a comprehensive introduction to the many entities that make up the hospitality industry, as well as an overview of today's hot issues, including ethical challenges and management concerns. Numerous examples, exhibits, and statistics give students an up-to-date look at the dynamic hospitality field.

The course reflects new industry trends, management practices, and the effect of technology and social media on various aspects of hospitality. Topics include: boutique/lifestyle hotels, Airbnb, global distribution systems, event technology, emotional labor, and Internet advertising.

This program has been approved by the Private Training Institutions Branch (PTIB) of the Ministry of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills.

About the Program

For additional program details, complete the online application form or contact us.

  • Students are required to be 19 years of age prior to the start of the program or possess a high school diploma (or equivalent), and provide evidence of one of the following English proficiency requirements:

    For students who attended an English-language high school, proof of one of the following:

    • Minimum Grade 10 English, or

    • Accuplacer Grade 10 level or higher

    For students whose first language is not English, proof of English proficiency ability (one of the following):

    • IELTS 6.0 overall, or

    • Cambridge English Scale: score of 169 or higher, or

    • Cambridge English: Advanced score of Grade C, or

    • Cambridge English: Business Vantage score of Grade C, or

    • Canadian Language Benchmark Placement Test (CLBPT) minimum score of 7, or

    • CELPIP minimum score of 7, or

    • TOEFL score of at least 60, or

    • TOEIC score of at least 605, or

    • Pearson Test of English (PTE) score of at least 46, or

    • CAEL minimum score of 50, or

    • Duolingo English test score of 95 or higher, or

    • Excel Career College entrance test with a minimum of 65%

  • Domestic Pricing:
    Tuition: $17,500.00
    Application Fee: $250.00
    Textbooks: $550.00
    Other Fees (GST): $27.50
    Total: $18,327.50


    International Pricing:
    Tuition: $24,500.00
    Application Fee: $1,000.00
    Textbooks: $550.00
    Other Fees (GST): $27.50
    Total: $26,077.50

    Please review our Refund Policy.

  • Types of employment for this program include a variety of entry and skilled-level positions relating to the following industries: Hotel, resort, food and beverage, hospitality sales and marketing departments, including front-office, reservations, food & beverage, banquets and conventions.

    Possible career occupations include, but are not limited to: Sales Representatives and Salespersons, Airline Sales and Service Agent, Baggage Handler, Bell Captain, Hotel Clerk, Reservations, Tour Guide, Travel Clerk, Banquets, Conventions, and more.

  • 1980 hours (83 weeks) of training, including a 960-hour co-op work placement.

Is a Professional Hospitality Management Career Right For You?

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Bachelor of Hospitality Management Degree Pathway

Excel Career College and Western Community College (WCC) are proud to announce an exciting pathway agreement. Graduates of Excel’s Hospitality Management Diploma who meet the entry requirements can enter WCC’s Bachelor of Hospitality Management Degree with advanced standing, creating a clear and direct path to employment and a Post Graduate Work Permit.

Looking for more information?

Our team is happy to help you gather more information, discuss funding options, or apply. Fill out our online application form or contact us to discuss the next steps.