Diploma in Resort and Hotel Management

This two-year program teaches you solid business practices, human resources, leadership and marketing skills that will help to launch your career. You'll gain confidence to coordinate everything from exclusive parties and sporting events to signature black-tie galas for thousands.
It is designed to prepare graduates for careers in tourism, focusing primarily on resorts, hotels and restaurants but including all areas of hospitality.
Learn from instructors with extensive experience and current industry knowledge and join the 95 per cent of our alumni working in the hospitality industry around the world.
BC’s tourism industry is a powerful force. Tourism touches every part of the province and has become one of BC’s leading business sectors. With continued innovation and solid business practices this will never change.
Studies begin with an understanding of where tourism originates and encompass the supervision of hospitality facilities. Knowledge, skills and practices pertaining to the industry, such as the reception of guests, food and beverage services, recreation and convention planning, accounting, maintenance, supervisory and overall management techniques are topics covered. Communications and human relations are emphasized.

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.