3 Reasons to study in Canada in hospitality management

1.1. Quality and practical curriculum

According to the U.S. News & World Report, Canada has the third-best education system in the world, behind only the U.K. and the U.S.

The training program aims at practical experience in the management of high-end restaurants, hotels, and resorts. This is a solid foundation knowledge that helps you get up to speed with work after work, easily apply for a job at a high-end hotel in the world.

In addition, a degree in Canada will be globally recognized, expanding employment opportunities worldwide.

1.2. Open job opportunities

Currently, the hotel management industry is one of the top industries in terms of human resource shortage in Canada in particular and in the world in general.

According to statistics, the tourism industry creates about 600,000 jobs, accounting for 3.5% of all jobs in Canada with many different positions depending on capacity such as staff, managers at departments in hotels, travel business managers, teaching, research in the tourism sector, etc hotel... Therefore, the opportunity to find a suitable position for international students majoring in hotel management in a short time is very easy.

In addition, the average salary for the hospitality sector in Canada is also extremely attractive, about $45,778/year (about 1.1 billion VND) or $23.48/hour (about 550 thousand VND). For starters, the starting salary is usually $31,200/year (about 730 million VND). The income of people with many years of experience in the industry can be up to $71,310/year (about 1.7 billion VND).

International students majoring in hotel management have many opportunities to find a suitable working position for themselves in a short time

1.3. High chances of settlement

In Canada, the hospitality management industry is listed in the list of priority occupations for immigration (according to the immigration program in British Columbia, Canada). Canada's policies allow international graduates of this major to stay and work for 1-3 years after completing their studies. After that, you have the opportunity to register for permanent residence.

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When choosing a hotel management major, students are well-trained in professional knowledge about the trends, development situation as well as the needs of the industry in the region and other countries around the world. In addition, students also have access to the working process of each department such as: customer care services, human resource management, revenue management, marketing, etc.

International students who want to pursue hospitality management in Canada can refer to some of the outstanding courses below:

See more:

• Hotels, Restaurants & Tourism | Postgraduate | Canada

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Students who are oriented to study in Canada in hospitality management need to meet the following criteria:

1 - Education

For colleges: GPA above 6.0

For college: GPA above 7.0

2 - English Language Requirements

IELTS >= 6.0 or equivalent depending on the requirements of each school.

If you do not have an English degree, before starting a formal course at the university, students can apply for short-term English language training programs at colleges, universities or English language centers.

3 - Financial capacity

First category: At least 10,000 CAD (~182 million VND) is required in the account. This amount is proof that you have enough finances to pay for tuition and living expenses such as accommodation, transportation, social insurance, etc. throughout the learning process.

In addition to the criteria mentioned above, each school also sets out different requirements to assess students' educational level such as interviews, entrance tests, etc.

The total tuition and living expenses range from about 35,000 CAD/year (about 642 million). In which:

Tuition fee: 25,000 CAD/year (about 460 million VND).

Living expenses: 10,000 CAD/year (about 182 million VND).

Compared to other countries, the tuition fee to study in Canada is relatively low, 10% lower than Australia, the UK, the United States, and 2-3 times lower than Switzerland while still ensuring the quality of teaching.

If you are looking to study in Canada in hospitality management, you can refer to the 5 universities below

5.1 Cape Breton University

Overview:

• Address: Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada.

• Website:

https://www.cbu.ca/

• Year Founded: 1952

• Tuition fee: about 17,000 CAD/year (about 310 million VND).

• Duration: Bachelor's program lasts 3 years.

Outstanding features of the school:

• Ranked first in Canada for the quality of hospitality management teaching

• As a major partner of InterContinental Hotel Group (IHG) - the world's largest hotel group

• Investing in modern learning facilities such as libraries with access to Novanet Classic, Novanet Search and Worldcat help students find quality learning materials around the world.

• The university also offers students a 12-month internship during their time at a salary of CAD 20,000 per year.

• Upon completion of a hospitality management degree at Cape Breton University, students receive a certificate from IHG. This certificate is recognized by IHG Group and prioritized recruitment globally.

Scholarships/Support:

• Free airport pick-up service

• Have a team of supportive advisors

• Granted a permit to stay and work for 3 years after studying, creating conditions for international students to settle in Canada.

Condition:

• Grade 11 or 12 GPA >= 85%

• No missed goal

Cape Breton University offers hospitality management students the opportunity to intern at IGH, the world's largest hotel.

5.2 Royal Roads Public University

Overview:

• Address: Colwood, British Columbia, Canada.

• Website:

  https://www.royalroads.ca/

• Year Established: 1995

• Tuition fee: 28,000 CAD (about 510 million VND) for the first year, 26,280 CAD (about 478 million VND) for the 2nd year, 52,550 CAD/year (about 956 million VND) for the 3rd and 4th years.

• Duration: Bachelor's program lasts 4 years.

Outstanding features of the school:

• Top 1 schools with Canada's top education system

• Top 5 schools with the world's leading education system

• "Level of academic challenge" and "Active and collaborative learning

• 93% of students are satisfied with the quality of teaching. In addition, the percentage of students after graduating recognized the knowledge and skills learned as highly practical and useful in work was up to 90%.

Admission Requirements to Royal Roads University:

Royal Roads University with a fairytale-like campus.

5.3 Vancouver Island University

Overview:

• Address: Nanaimo, Powell River, Duncan, Parksville - Qualicum Beach, British Columbia, Canada.

• Website:

https://www.viu.ca/

• Year Founded: 1969

• Tuition fee: about 20,000 CAD/year (about 362 million VND).

Outstanding features of the school:

• TOP 52 schools with the best teaching quality in Canada

• Vancouver Island offers short-term study abroad options or exchange programs that allow students to study abroad for one or two semesters such as the UK, Finland, France, Japan, Korea, etc.

• Hospitality students have the opportunity to intern and get paid at high-quality hotels such as Marriott during their time at the university.

Scholarships: For international students, the University of Vancouver Island's entrance scholarship is CAD 2,000 and is limited to 20 scholarships per year.

Vancouver Island University Admission Requirements:

Vancouver Island University invests in state-of-the-art facilities for students' learning.

5.4 Humber Academy

Overview:

• Address: Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

• Website:

https://www.humber.ca/

• Year founded: 1967

• Tuition fee: 3,200 CAD/level (about 58 million VND).

• Duration: 2 - 3 years.

Outstanding features of the school:

• According to the 2018 Ranking Web of Universities, Humber Institute is in the top 70 for the best teaching quality in Canada.

• Students not only participate in discussions or class projects, but also have the opportunity to do paid internships to gain access to practical knowledge and experience before graduation.

• Humber Academy offers many part-time jobs in departments such as computer labs, libraries, athletics, etc. help students earn more income.

Scholarships: From CAD 1,000 (about VND 18 million) to 100% of tuition fees, even up to CAD 4,000 (about VND 72 million) for international students who are eligible for direct admission to the academy's bachelor's program.

Humber Academy Admission Requirements:

The academic program at Humber Academy emphasizes practice.

5.5 SAIT Academy

Overview:

• Address: City of Calgary, Alberta, Canada.

• Website:

https://www.sait.ca/

• Year founded: 1916

• Tuition fee: The tuition fee for the first year is 17,790 CAD (about 322 million VND) and the second year is 15,597 CAD (about 282 million VND).

• Duration: 2 years.

Outstanding features of the school:

• Top 30 best hotel management schools in the world (voted by Hotelier Middle East in 2014)

• 3rd largest educational institution in Alberta

• TOP 5 Canadian colleges in the field of study

• The percentage of students who are employed after 1 year of graduation is very high, up to 94%

Scholarship: The scholarship fund at SAIT Academy has a huge total value: of 4,476,876 CAD/year (about 81 billion VND).

Admission requirements to SAIT Academy:

• Education: High school final score > 6.5.

• English language requirements: IELTS >= 6.0 (each skill >= 6.0), TOEFL iBT 80 (20 points per skill).

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Hopefully, the above article has provided useful information for those of you who are oriented to study in Canada in hotel management. From there, you can choose a school that suits your interests and conditions and have useful experiences during the time of exploring a new land.

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