Certificate of
Specialization
Banquets and Catering Management*
1 Semester, 4-6 months
20 credits
The Banquets and Catering Certificate of Specialization was specially
designed by Vancouver Premier College to meet the needs of students
interested in specializing in these creative fields in the hospitality
industry. Courses include some AH&LA courses as well as some courses
developed by VPC, and several of the courses offer hands-on practice in our
kitchen.
Certification at Completion
Graduates will receive the following certification upon the completion of
their studies:
A Certificate of Specialization in Banquets and Catering Management from
Vancouver Premier College of Hotel Management
3 individual Course Certificates from the American Hotel and Lodging
Association (AH&LA)
Program Information:
The number of credits for each course is in brackets.
Courses:
1349 Food & Beverage Service (3)
2464 Planning & Control for Food and Beverage Operations (3)
0270 Food & Wine (3) or
0280 Parties & Catering (3)
0310 Events Management (3)
0478 Convention Management & Service (3)
Elective (3)
PD01 Skills for Your Success (2)
Practicum (Optional):
P125 Practicum (3) 125 hours work experience
*Curriculum is subject to change without notice.
Admission Requirements:
All applicants are reviewed without regard to age, color, creed, marital
status, national or ethnic origin, physical challenges, race, religion, or
gender.
Applicants Whose High School Instruction was in an English Speaking
Country:
Submit high school transcripts
Submit a copy of your diploma
Submit a Statement of Intent
GPA from last program of study of 2.5*
See "Enrollment Procedures" page for further details.
International Applicants:
Submit high school transcripts, translated into English
Submit a copy of your high school diploma, translated into English
Submit A TOEFL score of 500 or higher (173 for the computer-based exam), or
a TOEIC score of 600 or higher. If a TOEFL exam has not been taken,
applicants are required to pass our English Proficiency Exam upon arrival.
Applicants who do not pass this exam will be required to complete the
recommended amount of College Prep. English instruction prior to admission
to the Hotel Management Program. Click here for our English program details.
Submit a Statement of Intent
GPA from last program of study of 2.5*
See "Enrollment Procedures" page for further details.
* To be successful in our Hotel Management Programs, applicants need an
average GPA of at least 2.5 (or 65%) from their most recent program of
study. We encourage those applicants with GPA lower than 2.5 to contact the
Registrar's Office for other options.
Mature Students:
Applicants who did not graduate from high school will be considered for
admission provided they adequately demonstrate both the motivation and
academic capability to successfully complete the program. Please contact the
Registrar for more information.
Fees:
International Student Fees:
Application Fee (Non-refundable): $175.00
Tuition Fees: $285.00/credit
Textbooks: $25-150.00/course
Scholarships may be available for international applicants. These were
created in order to attract several international students each semester
with an exceptional academic background and personal references. Our College
is underrepresented by some nationalities and we wish to create a more even
balance for the benefit of all our students. Contact us for more
information.
Canadian/Immigrant Fees:
Application Fee (Non-refundable): $100.00
Tuition Fees: $200.00/credit
Textbooks: $25-150.00/course
Certificate of Specialization
Human Resources Management*
1 Semester, 4-6 months
20 credits
Students who complete the Human Resources Management Certificate of
Specialization are given the specific technical and supervisory job skills
employers demand for an entry-level management position in this department.
Certification at Completion
Graduates will receive the following certification upon the completion of
their studies:
A Certificate of Specialization in Human Resources Management from
Vancouver Premier College of Hotel Management
A Certificate of Specialization in Human Resources Management from the
American Hotel and Lodging Association (AH&LA)
5 individual Course Certificates from the AH&LA
Program Information:
The number of credits for each course is in brackets.
Courses:
1321 Tourism & the Hospitality Industry (3)
2250 Hospitality Supervision (3)
2304 Leadership & Management in the Hospitality Industry (3)
2358 International Human Resource Management (3)
AH&LA Elective (3)
Elective (3)
PD01 Skills for Your Success (2)
Practicum (Optional):
P125 Practicum (3) 125 hours work experience
*Curriculum is subject to change without notice.
Admission Requirements:
All applicants are reviewed without regard to age, color, creed, marital
status, national or ethnic origin, physical challenges, race, religion, or
gender.
Applicants Whose High School Instruction was in an English Speaking
Country:
Submit high school transcripts
Submit a copy of your diploma
Submit a Statement of Intent
GPA from last program of study of 2.5*
See "Enrollment Procedures" page for further details.
International Applicants:
Submit high school transcripts, translated into English
Submit a copy of your high school diploma, translated into English
Submit A TOEFL score of 500 or higher (173 for the computer-based exam), or
a TOEIC score of 600 or higher. If a TOEFL exam has not been taken,
applicants are required to pass our English Proficiency Exam upon arrival.
Applicants who do not pass this exam will be required to complete the
recommended amount of College Prep. English instruction prior to admission
to the Hotel Management Program. Click here for our English program details.
Submit a Statement of Intent
GPA from last program of study of 2.5*
See "Enrollment Procedures" page for further details.
* To be successful in our Hotel Management Programs, applicants need an
average GPA of at least 2.5 (or 65%) from their most recent program of
study. We encourage those applicants with GPA lower than 2.5 to contact the
Registrar's Office for other options.
Mature Students:
Applicants who did not graduate from high school will be considered for
admission provided they adequately demonstrate both the motivation and
academic capability to successfully complete the program. Please contact the
Registrar for more information.
Fees:
International Student Fees:
Application Fee (Non-refundable): $175.00
Tuition Fees: $285.00/credit
Textbooks: $25-150.00/course
Scholarships may be available for international applicants. These were
created in order to attract several international students each semester
with an exceptional academic background and personal references. Our College
is underrepresented by some nationalities and we wish to create a more even
balance for the benefit of all our students. Contact us for more
information.
Canadian/Immigrant Fees:
Application Fee (Non-refundable): $100.00
Tuition Fees: $200.00/credit
Textbooks: $25-150.00/course
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