Resort and Hotel Management
2-Year Diploma at Tenth Street, Nelson
Program Calendar
2012
- September 4- Fall terms begins
- October 2 - Year II begins
- December 14 - Fall term ends
2013
- January 2 - Winter term begins
- February 18-22 Reading Week
- April 19 - Winter term ends
- May 1 - Work term begins for first year students
Program Objectives
The tourism sector may soon become the number one industry in BC; it already offers the most employment opportunities. There are currently approximately 115,000 direct tourism jobs in B.C. This two-year program is designed to prepare graduates for careers in tourism focusing primarily on resorts, hotels and restaurants but including all areas of hospitality.
Studies begin with an understanding of where tourism originates and encompass the supervision of hospitality facilities. Knowledge, skills and practices pertaining to the industry, such as the reception of guests, food and beverage services, recreation and convention planning, accounting, maintenance, supervisory and overall management techniques are topics covered. Communications and human relations are emphasized.
The objective of the program, through classroom instruction, practical lab training and work experience, is to enable students to develop the abilities, skills and attitudes to analyze situations objectively and to then make effective management decisions.
The guiding principle of the Resort and Hotel Management program is student centred involvement.through project based learning. During the school year our students are involved in organizing and supporting Selkirk College as host institution for special events and conferences. Students participate in a professional internship program consisting of five months in the summer and fall between the first and second year of the program.
