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Hospitality Management

Learn more about studying Hospitality Management as an international student.

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Key facts

  • Program
    Postgraduate diploma
  • Duration
    1 year
  • Program
    On campus
  • Pace
    Full-time
  • Annual tuition fee
    19,485CAD
  • Start date
    Jan, May, Sep
  • University ranking
    Not ranked

Program overview

What Douglas College says about their program:

Prepare for leadership roles in operations, marketing and event-planning in hotels and restaurants with the Post-Degree Diploma in Hospitality Management. The program is designed to help professionals like you get ahead in the hospitality industry, one of the fastest-growing industries in B.C., Canada and the world.

You’ll learn about event management, revenue management, strategic planning and more. Gain a better understanding of leadership roles in the tourism industry, improve your marketing and event-planning skills, and complete a 100-hour work experience component. Upon graduation, you’ll be qualified to take on your dream role.

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Admission requirements

Undergraduate academic requirements

  • High school graduation OR 19 years of age by the end of the first month of studies in the semester of entry to Douglas College
  • Minimum overall grade average of 60% (or equivalent) in the final year of high school
  • Minimum final grade of “C” or 60% (or equivalent) in Grade 11 Mathematics or equivalent for most programs
  • You must be at least 17 years of age by the end of the first month of studies in the semester of entry to Douglas College.
  • Some specialized programs may have other, or higher admission requirements in addition to the ones outlined above.
  • Due to the competitive nature of admissions into many programs at Douglas College, merely meeting the minimum admission requirements does not always guarantee admission.

Postgraduate academic requirements

  • Graduation from a recognized degree-granting post-secondary institution with a minimum 3-year bachelor's degree; and
  • Minimum cumulative grade point average of 60% (or equivalent) during the bachelor's degree program
  • Some specialized programs may have other, or higher admission requirements in addition to the ones outlined above.
  • For students transferring from other recognized post-secondary institutions in Canada, a minimum GPA of 2.0 is required (based on most recent full-time studies).
  • Due to the competitive nature of admissions into many programs at Douglas College, merely meeting the minimum admission requirements does not always guarantee admission.

English proficiency

  • TOEFL iBT

    83 (minimum 21 in Writing for Post-Degree and Post-Baccalaureate programs)

  • IELTS Academic

    6.5 (no band below 6.0 for Post-Degree and Post-Baccalaureate programs)

  • Duolingo

    110

  • CAEL

    overall and essay score of 60

  • EIKEN

    Minimum placement of Grade 1

  • PTE

    56

English proficiency waivers

  • International Baccalaureate (IB) Minimum grade of 3 or C
  • Advanced Placement (AP) English Language or Literature Minimum grade of 3 or C
  • Enrolment in a college or university level English or communication course (recognized B.C. post-secondary institutions only) Minimum grade of C recommended
  • Graduation from a recognized bachelor or master degree program at an accredited university at which English is the primary language of instruction in a country where English is the principle language may be accepted a proof of English (Depending on the program of study, the length of the program and time since graduation)

Documents required

  • Application form
  • Application fee
  • High school/college transcripts
  • Diploma of previous studies
  • Translations
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Copy of a valid passport
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Fees and funding

Fee information

  • Undergraduate tuition

    CAD$21,238 per year

  • Graduate tuition

    CAD$21,238 per year

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What is the cost of living near Douglas College?

Local figures aren't available yet — values reflect Canada-wide averages.

Category Cost  (in Canadian Dollar)
Rent, 1-bed apartment in city centre$1,821
Rent, 1-bed apartment outside centre$1,599
Utilities (electricity, heating, water, refuse)$211
Internet (60 Mbps unlimited)$85
Mobile phone plan (data + calls)$60
Monthly public transport pass$103
Monthly grocery basket$350
Coffee shop drink$5
Cinema or cultural event ticket$16
Gym membership$58

Indicative monthly costs per person.

Data sourced from numbeo.com (Crowdsourced).

Visa requirements for Douglas College

Canada student visa requirements