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Diploma of Hospitality – Hotel Operations Management
Diploma of Hospitality – Hotel Operations Management

Diploma of Hospitality – Hotel Operations Management

  • ID:GBC010028
  • Level:2-Year Undergraduate Diploma
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Admission Requirements

​​Entry requirement

Applicants are selected on the basis of their academic achievement, including the required courses, and any other selection criteria outlined below.

  • Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent**
  • Grade 12 English (C or U)
  • Grade 11 Math (C, M or U) or Grade 12 (C or U)

Applicants not meeting the academic requirements may also qualify for admission through completion of the Hospitality Services (Pre-Hospitality) program (H101) with an overall grade point average of 3.0. There are a limited number of seats available and admission is not guaranteed.

English requirements 

  • Provide proof that their secondary and/ or post-secondary studies were completed at a recognized institution where English is the primary media of instruction. The studies must be relevant to the admission requirements for the specific program (s) applied to (e.g. an advanced diploma or degree is required for certain postgraduate program)
  • or
  • Applicants with transcripts from an institution where the language of instruction is not English may meet English language proficiency requirements with one of the following proofs of language proficiency. The minimum test scores that are acceptable are listed below (as applicable). Please note: For admissions purposes, some programs require a higher score than the minimum stated below.
  • George Brown English for Academic (EAP) Program, Level 8
  • IELTS (Academic), 6.0, minimum 5.5 in each skill band
  • TOEFL, 80 (online) minimum 20 in each skill band
  • MELAB, 80
  • PTE (Academic), 54, overall minimum
    50 in each skill band
  • CAEL, 60 (overall)
  • Cambridge English Exams (B2 First, C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency), 169 or more (with no individual skill below 162)
  • *NEW Duolingo English Test, 105

Course Information

Our Hospitality – Hotel Operations Management program exposes you to current and best practices in:

  • Front office

  • Food and beverage

  • Marketing and sales

  • Conferences and catering

You will receive industry certification in food safety, responsible alcohol beverage service and first aid (CPR).

As part of your fourth semester, you will complete a 14-week industry externship. George Brown College works with employers and industry partners to identify potential work experience opportunities. Students are also strongly encouraged to pursue self-directed hotel operations work experience opportunities that they believe will provide the learning experiences they value, and that meet the learning outcomes of the program. This opportunity will enhance your knowledge with real-world experience and help you start building your network of industry contacts. In addition, you will participate in a hotel operations management simulation as part of your final capstone project, which will allow you to apply your newly acquired skills and learning.

To better hone your international hotel management skills you have the option of participating in an exclusive European Study Tour visiting some of the top hotels in Europe. (Available once International travel returns)

Your Field Education Options

As part of your fourth semester, you will complete a 14-week industry externship with your choice of a nationwide or international placement. This opportunity will enhance your knowledge with real-world experience and help you start building your network of contacts. Hotel Operations Management program will make you the kind of multi-talented graduate the local and international hotel industry is seeking in today’s competitive environment.

Graduates gain the skills required to be progressive leaders within the industry, enriching the experience of hotel guests. You will receive industry certifications in food safety, responsible alcohol beverage service, and first aid (CPR).

This program allows you to switch into any of our hospitality and tourism management programs by your second year, should your hospitality area of interest change. As well, we know life can be full of unexpected events; should you not be able to complete your final year of study, our common first year model makes you eligible to graduate with a 1-year certificate in Hospitality Services (H101). 

Code: H133

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Required Courses

SEMESTER 1

  • semester courses

  • CODE, COURSE NAME

  • HOST1033, Service Excellence

  • HOST1068, Smart Serve (online)

  • HOST1067, The Global Hotel Industry

  • HOSF1095, Front Office Operations

  • HOST1066, Introduction to Mixology

  • HOSF1145, Sanitation (online)

  • HOSF1146, Emergency First Aid/Heartsaver CPR (weekend course)

  • COMM1007, College English**

  • MATH1102, Math for Hospitality**

  • GNED, General Education Elective

SEMESTER 2

  • semester courses

  • CODE, COURSE NAME

  • HOST1146, Leading, Following and Speaking with Confidence

  • HOSF1231, Dining and Catering in a Global Context

  • HOST1065, Fundamentals of Wine and Beer in a Global Marketplace

  • HOST1126, Career Preparation

  • HOST2036, Sustainable Facility Management

  • ACCT1037, Hospitality Accounting

  • MARK2064, Hotel Sales, Marketing and Social Media

  • GNED, General Education Elective

SEMESTER 3

  • semester courses

  • CODE, COURSE NAME

  • HOST1150, Food and Beverage Cost Control

  • HOST1193, Strategic Revenue Management

  • HOST1192, Retirement Community Management

  • HRM2012, Human Resources Management

  • LAW2014, Introduction to Hospitality Law

  • ACCT2017, Managerial Accounting

  • GNED, General Education Elective

SEMESTER 4

  • semester courses

  • CODE, COURSE NAME

  • HOST2133, Industry Mentor/Externship

  • HOST2084, Hotel Investment Capstone Project (online)

** Based on the results of your placement test, you may be required to take COMM 1003 (English Skills) or CESL 1003 (English Skills – ESL) before progressing to COMM 1007. You may also be required to take MATH 1000 (Math Foundations) before progressing to MATH 1102 (Mathematics for Hospitality). COMM 1003/CESL 1003 and MATH 1000 do not count as courses required for graduation and you will be charged for these extra courses. Please visit georgebrown.ca/assessment for more information.

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Career Opportunity

Career Opportunity

With more than 38,000 hotel rooms and 230 hotels in Toronto – and counting – employment opportunities abound. Many of our graduates now work in supervisory and management positions in major hotels nationwide and internationally, while some have reached high-level corporate positions in large hotel chains. You can also explore a wealth of management career opportunities in restaurants, casinos, luxury retirement homes, cruise ships, convention centres, entertainment complexes, clubs, bed and breakfasts, catering companies and conference services.

Ability to settle

Overseas Student Health Cover

Mandatory Health Insurance

$743.99 for one-year coverage (Sept-August)
$508.83 for 8 months coverage (Jan-August)
$273.29 for 4 months coverage (May-August)

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