BA in International Hotel Management
Program start dates
On Campus
| September 13, 2010 | schedule, costs & curriculum |
| September 12, 2011 | schedule, costs & curriculum |
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The online offering of the BA in International Hotel Management is on hiatus; however, starting in September 2010, the Faculty of Management will launch an online offering of Bachelor of Commerce in Entrepreneurial Management with a specialization in Tourism and Hospitality Management. For more information please call toll-free 1-877-778-6227. |
The BA in International Hotel Management is a leading-edge program that builds professional credentials and advances careers in the hospitality industry. Designed with ongoing input from hospitality leaders, this dynamic program aims to develop a broad range of leadership, analytical and interpersonal skills and provide a firm grounding in hospitality management. Students will study relevant course material on sustainable tourism, international hotel management, financial strategy, marketing, ethics, entrepreneurship, and communications. The entire undergraduate program is infused with a blend of academic theory and industry experiences. Experiential learning is highly valued and throughout the year students will be able to learn in industry settings and hear from leading hoteliers and educators, while participating in exciting events and class studies with leading hoteliers in the region.
The international context of the program is vital to a successful career in hospitality and the internship, which is a required course, is the stage where students’ careers are launched after successful completion of the academic studies on campus. The field work portion of the degree is a transformative experience for students where they continue to learn, complete assignments, and find exceptional opportunities for permanent employment that will support an informed career path.
With the intensive on campus program, students can complete 60 credits in just 12 months.
Who it’s for
Those who have completed at least two years of appropriate post-secondary education (or equivalent) and who bring certain analytical skills, knowledge and awareness of hospitality management issues. More
Applicants who do not have the formal academic education to qualify for admission may be assessed on the basis of both their formal education and their informal learning, in accordance with the Flexible Admission Policy.
Outcomes
Graduates will increase their ability to analyze problems, recognize the interrelated complexity of hospitality operations within a global context and apply problem solving skills particular to hospitality management issues. Specific learning outcomes for this program are:
- Knowledge, skills and experience through individual and team based activities within a multi-cultural environment
- Ability to succeed in key areas of hotel operations
- Entrepreneurship and knowledge about managing the triple bottom line of a tourism operation
- Critical thinking, writing, analytical and decision-making skills
- Awareness and knowledge of industry trends and best practices More
