Diploma Hospitality Management at Camosun College

Manage fine hotels and restaurants

With your applied skills and a global perspective, you'll be in demand in a growing hospitality industry. You'll be following almost 40 years of graduates, who now have successful careers in some of the most prestigious hotels and restaurants in Canada and around the world. You will also be well-prepared to pursue entrepreneurial business ventures.

The long history of Camosun's Hospitality Management program's success is due in large part to a strong applied learning philosophy. The time you spend in the program will provide you with opportunities to apply what you will learn in an academic setting and gain real life hands-on experience.

Workplace education

Graduates' success has been attributed to the applied skills that are integrated during the two mandatory work terms. In addition, the work terms provide opportunities to develop strong networks with industry professionals.

A broad range of work term opportunities are offered across Canada and the world. You'll be encouraged to personally challenge yourself in order to gain a deeper understanding of the hospitality industry. 

Life after graduation

As a Camosun alumnus, the program's reputation will precede you with years of quality graduates in your corner. As your career grows you can look forward to key management roles in hotels, restaurants, resorts as well as other prominent positions in the business sector.

You can also continue your education, transferring to bachelor's degree programs at Camosun College, Capilano University, Royal Roads University, Vancouver Island University, University of Victoria. Transfer credit to other post-secondary institutions on a course by course basis is available. Our Academic Advisors can help you plan your journey.

What to expect

Our program will give you a strong business foundation, cutting-edge hospitality courses and two work terms. This is all combined to provide you with the expertise and practical skills needed to pursue a supervisory or management career in the hotel and food service industry.

You will select your path after completing the first semester. One stream allows you to complete the program in two calendar years, the other option allows you to complete the program in approximately two and a half years.

Year 1

In your first year, your courses include business communications, hotel operations, introduction to management and Canadian tourism.

Year 2

In your second year, you'll build on your foundation knowledge, develop your leadership skills, learn about hospitality law and complete a second work term.