HOSPITALITY AND TOURISM ADMINISTRATION WITH CO-OP
Throughout this one-year post-secondary diploma program, you will be equipped with the required skills, knowledge, and attitude to efficiently work in the Hospitality and Tourism sector.
Program Description
The Hospitality and Tourism Administration with Co-op program awarded by CCTB equips students with all the required skills, knowledge, and attitude to efficiently discharge responsibilities in the Hospitality sector. The program is designed to acquire knowledge and skill standards in all areas such as the core department of a hotel related to Front Office Operations, Food & Beverage Management, Hospitality Marketing, and Finance.
Why study this program?
The Hospitality and Tourism Administration with Co-op Program is not entirely complete with the On-the-Job Training. Therefore, our philosophy is to integrate classroom studies with supervised practical work experience directly related to academic and career goals.
Campus:Vancouver
Qualification: Post-Secondary Diploma
International & Domestic:
Work Experience
The Co-op work experience placement represents 50% of the total program duration (480 hours). You will get the opportunity to apply your newly acquired skills within the industry through a guaranteed paid work experience.
Develop your skills and expertise to advance yourself in a successful career
This program is designed to train students with industry-standard knowledge in all areas of Hospitality including Front Office Operations, Food & Beverage Management, Hospitality Marketing, and Finance.
Hospitality Career Readiness
Introduction to Hospitality and Tourism
Front Office Operations
Food and Beverage Operations
Food Sanitation, Safety, and Health
Hospitality Accounting
Customer Service
Organizational Behaviour in the Hospitality Industry
This is an introduction to the basic concepts and topics in organizational behaviour (OB). This module will identify management and leadership behaviours and focuses on the current marketplace and industry. Major theorists, pioneers, and leaders are explored in this program to identify their management styles and relate them to measures of success. Emotional Intelligence is a theme carried throughout this module for its relevance towards academic and professional enhancement. This module will also explore the nature of corporate culture to understand its influences onto successful operation and development of organizational change.
Check the requirements below to prepare your application to CCTB
Students must be in possession of one of the English Language Equivalencies in the list below.
Language proficiency requirements are admission requirements and may not be waived by either the institution or the student.
Academic Requirements
Program Type |
Minimum Academic Requirements |
Post Secondary Diplomas (all) |
Secondary school diploma or equivalent from an approved government institution of applicant’s home country, or applicant is minimum 19 years of age (mature student admission). |
Required Academic Documents
Program Type |
Required Academic Documents |
Post Secondary Diplomas |
Scanned original, certified/notarized, official secondary education graduation proof of completion. Documents that are in a language other than English must be accompanied by an official translation. |
Admission Requirements – Proof of English Proficiency
In addition to meeting the academic admission requirements, all applicants to CCTB must provide proof of English proficiency to be considered for admission, using one of the options below:
Submission of English Language Test Scores
Applicants may fulfil the English language proficiency requirements through submission of valid results of a recognized English language test scores with their application:
Program Type |
Required English Proficiency Level |
Post Secondary Diploma |
IELTS Academic 5.0 or equivalent |
Hospitality |
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Post Secondary Diploma |
IELTS Academic 5.0 or equivalent |
Official English Proficiency Test Equivalency Table
English Language Test[1] |
IELTS Academic 5.0 |
|
Internet-based (iBT) TOEFL |
45 |
|
Paper-based (PBT) TOEFL |
450 |
|
IELTS General |
IELTS General 5.0 |
|
IELTS Indicator |
IELTS Indicator 5.0 |
|
Duolingo |
85 |
|
Canadian Academic English Language (CAEL) |
35 |
|
Canadian Academic English Language - ONLINE (CAEL - ONLINE) |
35 |
|
PTE Academic (Pearson Test English) |
29 |
|
CELPIP |
6 |
|
Cambridge English Test |
PET (B1 Preliminary) |
|
CEFR |
B1 |
|
Language Cert |
B1 Achiever (39-50) |
|
CLB (Canadian Language Benchmarks) |
5 |
|
TOEIC (Test of English for International Communication) |
Listening and Reading |
505 |
Speaking and Writing |
290 |
Completion of an ESL Pathway Program
Applicants may fulfil the English language proficiency requirements through successful completion of English as a Second Language (ESL) or English for Academic Preparation (EAP) at a College, University, or approved pathway language organization. Please find below the list of English proficiency partners and required levels. CCTB also accepts Proof of English proficiency documents from Languages Canada approved members.
EAP Education Pathway Partner |
Minimum English Proficiency Requirement Level |
||
IELTS Academic 5.0 |
IELTS Academic 5.5 |
IELTS Academic 6.0 |
|
TLG |
Level 3 UPP |
Level 4 UPP |
Level 5 UPP |
EC English |
B1+ (Intermediate) |
B2 (Upper Intermediate) |
B2+ (Pre-Advanced) |
Oxford International Education Group |
Pathway Level 5 |
Pathway Level 6 |
Pathway Level 7 |
Proof of language proficiency based on previous education
Applicants may also fulfil the English language proficiency requirements through providing proof of completion of secondary or post-secondary education in an English-speaking country where English is the primary language of instruction.
Level of Study |
Minimum Requirement |
Secondary Education Postsecondary Education |
3 years of non-ESL studies in an English-speaking country |
Postsecondary |
2 years of non-ESL studies in an English-speaking country |
Postgraduate |
1 year of non-ESL studies in an English-speaking country* |
*Proof of medium of instruction may be requested.
Countries recognized where English is a primary language
American Samoa |
Falkland Islands |
Malawi |
Sierra Leone |
Anguilla |
Fiji |
Malta* |
Singapore |
Antiqua and Barbuda |
Gambia |
Mauritius* |
Solomon Islands |
Australia |
Ghana |
Montserrat |
South Africa* |
Bahamas |
Gibraltar |
New Zealand |
Tanzania |
Barbados |
Grenada |
Nigeria |
Trinidad & Tobago |
Belize |
Guam |
Philippines* |
Turks & Caicos |
Bermuda |
Guyana |
Rwanda* |
Uganda |
Botswana |
Ireland |
St. Helena |
United Kingdom |
Cameroon* |
Jamaica |
St. Kitt’s & Nevis |
USA |
Canada** |
Kenya |
St. Lucia |
Virgin Islands (British and US) |
Cayman Island |
Lesotho |
St. Vincent & The Grenadines |
Zambia |
Dominica |
Liberia |
Seychelles |
Zimbabwe |
Ethiopia |
Malta* |
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* CCTB reserves the right to waive Language proficiency requirements for these selected countries that succeed in providing a stamped letter from the institution/Board/Ministry confirming the English language as a Medium of Instruction for completed secondary and/or post-secondary education.
**Applicants that have completed at least 1 year of post-secondary studies (2 terms) from a private institution in Canada, may be exempt from providing additional proof of English if Admissions is able to confirm the initial English requirements to enter such program.
Students are required to have and use their own personal computer in class
Studying the Hospitality and Tourism Administration with Co-op program will provide you with skills that you can take into many different roles. Some roles you could consider pursuing after you finish the program include:
NOCs: 6525, 6521
Intake Dates:
Jan, March, May, July, Sep, Nov
Work + Study
*Click here for 2024 Tuition Fees
International Tuition: $10,750 CAD
Scholarship: $2,800 CAD
Final International Tuition after Discounts: $7,950 CAD
Domestic Tuition: $10,750 CAD
Scholarship: $2,500 CAD
Domestic Discount: $ 2,400
Final Domestic Tuition after Discounts: $5,900 CAD
*Additional fees may apply. Textbook costs are not included.
When applying to CCTB, please note that all applications must be submitted online using the Online Application in the link below:
When applying to CCTB, please note that all applications must be submitted online using the Online Application in the link below:
Work Experience Policy
This policy applies to all students who are enrolled in CCTB programs that offer a work experience component (e.g., practicum or co-op).
The work experience is a required part of Hospitality and Tourism Administration with Co-op (HTWS) in which the student obtains practical skills relevant to the learning objectives of the program.
Policy Statement
The requirements for participation in the work experience are as follows:
The process by which the student will be placed in a work experience is as follows:
The Canadian College of Technology and Business, the student, and the host organization will enter into a written agreement (the Work-Term Agreement) detailing each party’s responsibilities and the activities the student will undertake during the work experience. A copy of the Work-Term Agreement will be provided to the student before the start date of the work experience.
The process by which the student will be evaluated in relation to the work experience component is as follows:
The Canadian College of Technology and Business will monitor the student during the work experience by reviewing:
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Billion in revenue. The hotel industry’s value to the hospitality sector, the tourism industry, and the BC economy. Source: BCHA
Billion, 2019 Annual Revenue. Source: Destination BC