Vancouver Premier College of Hotel Management

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1 01-AUG-2014 VPC Vancouver Premier College of Hotel Management HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT DIPLOMA - 12 months with Practicum - 12 months with Co-op - 24 months 60 credits Curriculum 1 ENGL 109 College Composition (3 credits) 15 weeks 45 hours HRM 250 Hospitality Supervision (3) 5 weeks 45 hours MRKT 270 Marketing in the Hospitality Industry (3) 5 weeks 45 hours RMD 333 Managing Front Office Operations (3) 5 weeks 45 hours RMD 338 Housekeeping Management (3) 5 weeks 45 hours RMD 387 Security & Loss Prevention Management (3) 5 weeks 45 hours TOUR 221 Tourism & the Hospitality Industry (3) 5 weeks 45 hours PD 004 Professional Development for Hospitality (0) 15 weeks 45 hours ACCT 260 Hospitality Industry Financial Accounting (3) 5 weeks 45 hours COMP 268 Technology & the Hospitality Industry (3) 5 weeks 45 hours HGM 304 Leadership & Management in Hospitality (3) 5 weeks 45 hours FSM 346 Managing Beverage Operations (3) 5 weeks 45 hours FSM 349 Food & Beverage Service (3) 5 weeks 45 hours MRKT 472 Hospitality Sales & Advertising (3) 5 weeks 45 hours COMM 225 Managerial Communications (3) 15 weeks 45 hours ACCT 462 Hospitality Industry Managerial Accounting (3) 5 weeks 45 hours EVC 275 Meetings, Conventions & Expositions (3) 5 weeks 45 hours FSM 345 Food Production Principles (3) 5 weeks 45 hours FSM 464 Planning & Control for F&B Operations (3) 5 weeks 45 hours HRM 350 Contemporary Human Resources Management (3) 5 weeks 45 hours RMD 380 Facilities Management & Design (3) 5 weeks 45 hours PROJ 490 Industry Project (0) 10 weeks 30 hours Work Experience WEXP hour Practicum (non-credit) - required for Hospitality Management Diploma with Practicum students WEXP hour Co-op (non-credit) - required for Hospitality Management Diploma with Co-op students Certification at Completion 2 1. Hospitality Management Diploma from Vancouver Premier College of Hotel Management 2. Hospitality Management Diploma from American Hotel & Lodging Association (AH&LA) 3. Food & Beverage Management Diploma from AH&LA 4. Hospitality Operations Certificate From AH&LA 5. Certificate of Specialization in Food & Beverage Management from AH&LA 6. Certificate of Specialization in Rooms Division Management from AH&LA 7. Certificate of Specialization in Accounting & Financial Management from AH&LA 8. Fourteen (14) Course Certificates from AH&LA 9. Five (5) Workshop Certificates: - Foodsafe Level I - Serving It Right - WorldHost Fundamentals - WorldHost Service Across Cultures - WorldHost Customers with Disabilities Fees (in CAD) Local Students International Students Application Fee $125 $200 Tuition (60 credits) $12,600 ($210/credit) $19,800 ($330/credit) Professional Development for Hospitality $700 $700 Industry Project $300 $300 Textbook Fees 3 $2,050 $2,050 Material Fees $110 $110 Student Service Fee $100 $100 Total $15,985 $23,260 Total with Practicum (+$500) $16,485 $23,760 Total with Co-op (+$900) $16,885 $24,160 Start Dates 2014 Jan. 6 Feb. 11 March 17 May 5 June 9 July Jan. 5 Feb. 10 March 16 May 4 June 8 July 13 Sept. 2 Oct. 6 Nov. 10 Aug.31 Oct. 5 Nov. 9 1 Curriculum is subject to change without notice. 2 Students must achieve 70% or higher on all the AH&LA core course exams to receive any applicable AH&LA certification. 3 Textbook and material fees are estimated figures and are subject to change without notice.

2 01-AUG-2014 VPC Vancouver Premier College of Hotel Management INTERNATIONAL HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT DIPLOMA without Work Exprience - 20 months 60 credits Curriculum 1 ENGL 109 College Composition (3 credits) 15 weeks 45 hours HRM 250 Hospitality Supervision (3) 5 weeks 45 hours MRKT 270 Marketing in the Hospitality Industry (3) 5 weeks 45 hours RMD 333 Managing Front Office Operations (3) 5 weeks 45 hours RMD 338 Housekeeping Management (3) 5 weeks 45 hours RMD 387 Security & Loss Prevention Management (3) 5 weeks 45 hours TOUR 221 Tourism & the Hospitality Industry (3) 5 weeks 45 hours PD 004 Professional Development for Hospitality (0) 15 weeks 45 hours ACCT 260 Hospitality Industry Financial Accounting (3) 5 weeks 45 hours COMP 268 Technology & the Hospitality Industry (3) 5 weeks 45 hours HGM 304 Leadership & Management in Hospitality (3) 5 weeks 45 hours FSM 346 Managing Beverage Operations (3) 5 weeks 45 hours FSM 349 Food & Beverage Service (3) 5 weeks 45 hours MRKT 472 Hospitality Sales & Advertising (3) 5 weeks 45 hours COMM 225 Managerial Communications (3) 15 weeks 45 hours ACCT 462 Hospitality Industry Managerial Accounting (3) 5 weeks 45 hours EVC 275 Meetings, Conventions & Expositions (3) 5 weeks 45 hours FSM 345 Food Production Principles (3) 5 weeks 45 hours FSM 464 Planning & Control for F&B Operations (3) 5 weeks 45 hours HRM 350 Contemporary Human Resources Management (3) 5 weeks 45 hours RMD 380 Facilities Management & Design (3) 5 weeks 45 hours PROJ 490 Industry Project (0) 10 weeks 30 hours English Preparation Courses Level I ENGL 097, 098 & 099 (non-credit) - English Communication I, Reading & Comprehension I, and Writing I Level II ENGL 101, 102 & 103 (non-credit) - English Communication II, Reading & Comprehension II, and Writing II Certification at Completion 2 1. Hospitality Management Diploma from Vancouver Premier College of Hotel Management 2. Hospitality Management Diploma from American Hotel & Lodging Association (AH&LA) 3. Food & Beverage Management Diploma from AH&LA 4. Hospitality Operations Certificate From AH&LA 5. Certificate of Specialization in Food & Beverage Management from AH&LA 6. Certificate of Specialization in Rooms Division Management from AH&LA 7. Certificate of Specialization in Accounting & Financial Management from AH&LA 8. Fourteen (14) Course Certificates from AH&LA 9. Five (5) Workshop Certificates: - Foodsafe Level I - Serving It Right - WorldHost Fundamentals - WorldHost Service Across Cultures - WorldHost Customers with Disabilities Fees (in CAD) Local Students International Students Application Fee $125 $200 Tuition (60 credits) $12,600 ($210/credit) $19,800 ($330/credit) Professional Development for Hospitality $700 $700 Industry Project $300 $300 Textbook Fees 3 $2,650 $2,650 Material Fees $110 $110 Student Service Fee $100 $100 English Preparation Courses $6,000 $9,900 Total $22,585 $33,760 Start Dates 2014 Jan. 6 Feb. 11 March 17 May 5 June 9 July Jan. 5 Feb. 10 March 16 May 4 June 8 July 13 Sept. 2 Oct. 6 Nov. 10 Aug. 31 Oct.5 Nov. 9 1 Curriculum is subject to change without notice. 2 Students must achieve 70% or higher on all the AH&LA core course exams to receive any applicable AH&LA certification. 3 Textbook and material fees are estimated figures and are subject to change without notice.

3 Vancouver Premier College of Hotel Management 01-AUG-2014 VPC HOSPITALITY OPERATIONS DIPLOMA - 8 months with Practicum - 8 months with Co-op - 16 months 39 credits Curriculum 1 ENGL 109 College Composition (3 credits) 15 weeks 45 hours HRM 250 Hospitality Supervision (3) 5 weeks 45 hours MRKT 270 Marketing in the Hospitality Industry (3) 5 weeks 45 hours RMD 333 Managing Front Office Operations (3) 5 weeks 45 hours RMD 338 Housekeeping Management (3) 5 weeks 45 hours RMD 387 Security & Loss Prevention Management (3) 5 weeks 45 hours TOUR 221 Tourism & the Hospitality Industry (3) 5 weeks 45 hours PD 004 Professional Development for Hospitality (0) 15 weeks 45 hours ACCT 260 Hospitality Industry Financial Accounting (3) 5 weeks 45 hours COMP 268 Technology & the Hospitality Industry (3) 5 weeks 45 hours HGM 304 Leadership & Management in Hospitality (3) 5 weeks 45 hours FSM 346 Managing Beverage Operations (3) 5 weeks 45 hours FSM 349 Food & Beverage Service (3) 5 weeks 45 hours MRKT 472 Hospitality Sales & Advertising (3) 5 weeks 45 hours Work Experience WEXP hour Practicum (non-credit) - required for Hospitality Operations Diploma with Practicum students WEXP hour Co-op (non-credit) - required for Hospitality Operations Diploma with Co-op students Certification at Completion 2 1. Hospitality Operations Diploma from Vancouver Premier College of Hotel Management 2. Hospitality Management Diploma from American Hotel & Lodging Association (AH&LA) 3. Certificate of Specialization in Rooms Division Management from AH&LA 4. Eleven (11) Course Certificates from AH&LA 5. Five (5) Workshop Certificates: - Foodsafe Level I - Serving It Right - WorldHost Fundamentals - WorldHost Service Across Cultures - WorldHost Customers with Disabilities Fees (in CAD) Local Students International Students Application Fee $125 $200 Tuition (39 credits) $8,190 ($210/credit) $12,870 ($330/credit) Professional Development for Hospitality $700 $700 Textbook Fees 3 $1,280 $1,280 Material Fees $60 $60 Student Service Fee $100 $100 Total $10,455 $15,210 Total with Practicum (+$500) $10,955 $15,710 Total with Co-op (+$900) $11,355 $16,110 Start Dates 2014 Jan. 6 Feb. 11 March 17 May 5 June 9 July Jan. 5 Feb. 10 March 16 May 4 June 8 July 13 Sept. 2 Oct. 6 Nov. 10 Aug. 31 Oct. 5 Nov. 9 1 Curriculum is subject to change without notice. 2 Students must achieve 70% or higher on all the AH&LA core course exams to receive any applicable AH&LA certification. 3Textbook and material fees are estimated figures and are subject to change without notice.

4 01-AUG-2014 VPC Vancouver Premier College of Hotel Management Curriculum 2 (the number of credits for each course is in brackets) A Opportunity to earn an AH&LA Certificate of Specialization CERTIFICATE OF SPECIALIZATION - 4 months 1 with Practicum - 6 months * 18 ~ 21 credits, depending on the specialization Food Service Management Certificate A Event Management Certificate 18 credits 21 credits FSM 345 Food Production Principles (3) EVC 275 Meetings, Conventions & Expositions (3) FSM 346 Managing Beverage Operations (3) EVC 276 Exhibition & Tradeshows (3) FSM 349 Food & Beverage Service (3) EVC 375 Event Coordination (3) FSM 464 Planning & Control for F&B Operations (3) EVC 379 Special Events (3) HRM 250 Hospitality Supervision (3) EVC 396 Case Studies in Event Management (3) Elective (3) EVC 475 Event Marketing, Sponsorship & Fundraising (3) PD 004 Professional Development for Hospitality (0) HRM 350 Contemporary Human Resources Mgmt. (3) PD 004 Professional Development for Hospitality (0) Rooms Division Management Certificate A Marketing & Sales Management Certificate 18 credits 18 credits COMP 268 Technology & the Hospitality Industry (3) EVC 275 Meetings, Conventions & Expositions (3) HRM 250 Hospitality Supervision (3) EVC 475 Event Marketing, Sponsorship & Fundraising (3) RMD 333 Managing Front Office Operations (3) HRM 250 Hospitality Supervision (3) RMD 338 Housekeeping Management (3) MRKT 270 Marketing in the Hospitality Industry (3) RMD 387 Security & Loss Prevention Management (3) MRKT 472 Hospitality Sales & Advertising (3) Elective (3) TOUR 221 Tourism & the Hospitality Industry (3) PD 004 Professional Development for Hospitality (0) PD 004 Professional Development for Hospitality (0) Work Experience WEXP hour Practicum (non-credit) - required for Certificate of Specialization with Practicum students Certification at Completion 3 1. Certificate of Specialization (in the area of your choice) from Vancouver Premier College of Hotel Management 2. For Food Service and Rooms Division Certificates Only: Certificate of Specialization in Food & Beverage Management or Rooms Division Management (depending on your area of studies) from American Hotel & Lodging Association (AH&LA) 3. For AH&LA Courses Only: Course Certificates from AH&LA 4. Five (5) Workshop Certificates: - Foodsafe Level I - Serving It Right - WorldHost Fundamentals - WorldHost Service Across Cultures - WorldHost Customers with Disabilities Fees (in CAD) Local Students International Students 18 credits 21 credits 18 credits 21 credits Application Fee $125 $200 Tuition $3,780 $4,410 ($210/credit) $5,940 $6,930 ($330/credit) Professional Development for Hospitality $700 $700 Student Service Fee $100 $100 Total $4,705 $5,335 $6,940 $7,930 Total with Practicum (+$500) $5,205 $5,835 $7,440 $8,430 Textbook & Material Fees 4 $600 ~ $700 for each Certificate program Start Dates * 2014 Jan Jan. 5 May 5 Sept. 2 May 4 Aug Normal intakes for all Certificate programs are every January, May and September. Starting from other months is possible but the study length will be extended. Please contact Admissions for more information. 2 Curriculum is subject to change without notice. 3 Students must achieve 70% or higher on all the AH&LA core course exams to receive any applicable AH&LA certification. 4Textbook and material fees are estimated figures and are subject to change without notice.

5 Vancouver Premier College of Hotel Management ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS Note: If a student does not meet the minimum entrance requirements, neither the College nor the student can waive the requirements. 01-AUG-2014 VPC All programs except International Hospitality Management Diploma Be at least 17 years of age and have graduated from high school (or 19 if applying as a mature student) Submit a Statement of Intent, approximately 150 words, on the topic Why I wish to Work in the Hospitality Industry English Proficiency: All students must submit one of the following: 1. Grade 12 or higher level English course: High school English 12: C+ (or equivalent) from an English speaking country University or college level English course (non-esl): C+ from an institution where English is the language of instruction 2. Proof of four-year undergraduate degree from a recognized institution where English is the principle language of the country and the language of instruction 3. English Language Test: (only valid for two years) TOEFL: 68 ibt (with no individual score less than 16), 190 CBT, or 520 PBT IELTS: Academic cersion 6 (with no band score less than 5.5) Cambridge International Exam: GCE O Level C TOEIC: 700 LPI: 4 VPC English Proficiency Exam: 75% International Hospitality Management Diploma Be at least 17 years of age and have completed Grade 10 (or 19 if applying as a mature student) Submit a Statement of Intent, approximately 150 words, on the topic Why I wish to Work in the Hospitality Industry English Proficiency: All students must submit one of the following: 1. Grade 10 or higher level English course: C+ (or equivalent) from an English speaking country 2. English Language Test: (only valid for two years) TOEFL: 34 ibt (with no individual score less than 8), 100 CBT, or 410 PBT IELTS: Academic version 4.5 (with no band score less than 4) Cambridge International Exam: GCE O Level E TOEIC: 350 LPI: 2 VPC English Proficiency Exam: 45% Once you are ready to apply, the following steps will assist you in the application process. Please contact the College if you require further information. 1. Complete and submit the application form 4. VPC will issue the following: Official acknowledgement of your application (this does not guarantee admission to the program) A receipt for the application fee Student Enrollment Contract with Statement of Fees 5. Submit the appropriate fees and signed Student Enrollment Contract 6. VPC will issue a welcome letter with further information on the College, and for International Students, an official Letter of Acceptance to apply for a study permit. 7. Submit the following on or before arrival: HOW TO APPLY Before you apply, please ensure you have read, understood, and agreed to the College s policies set in VPC s Student Policy Booklet. For a complete copy of the Student Policy Booklet, please download it from If you have any questions about the College s policies, please contact the Registrar. 2. Pay the non-refundable application fee 3. Submit the following documents: Official high-school or college/university graduation transcripts and diploma (translated into English, if necessary) (Note: Students apply as a mature student must submit his or her most recent high school transcript before he or she can be interviewed by the Director of Education. Students who cannot provide a copy of the transcript must show proof of his or her activities since his/her last atempt at high school, such as work experience, College courses attempted, etc.) Proof of English Proficiency Statement of Intent Proof of Canadian Citizenship or Permanent Resident Status (if applicable) Two passport photots A photocopy of photo I.D. (original must be presented as well) A copy of your medical insurance (all students are required to obtain medical coverage during their study in Canada, see page 19 for more information) A valid study permit (if applicable) NOTE: To be able to start and continue attending classes, students must be admitted to the College, sign their Student Enrollment Contract, pay their fees due under the contract, and complete their course registration process before the 3rd class commences. Students who miss this deadline will NOT be able to attend classes until the next available intake start date.

6 01-AUG-2014 VPC Vancouver Premier College of Hotel Management CAREER PREPARATION AND ASSISTANCE At an industry-driven career college, you become well-prepared to begin a successful career by the time you graduate. You have many practical opportunities to be active in the local industry and VPC provides career search strategies and career placement assistance. Industry Exposure Take advantage of opportunities to participate in the industry! Gain first-hand knowledge by hearing about on-the-job experiences of hospitality professionals. Build up a network of professionals in the hospitality industry to help develop and advance your career. This exposure includes: Local industry association meetings and events Guest speakers from the industry Industry practicum or co-op work experiences Field trips to learn more about the industry Industry-related volunteer work to get more Practical role-plays and simulations in classes hands-on experience Professional Development and Career Search Assistance Launch your career right! Gain the skills that will make you stand out, both on paper and in person. Professional development workshops Resume writing assistance and consultation services Industry-driven workshops Mock job interviews Our strong connections with the local industry and our inside knowledge can help you land a job in the industry! We keep you informed of career opportunities and assist in job placement in the following ways: Job posting board Reference letters (from College and practicum or co-op Key contacts referrals organizations if appropriate) Individual job search consultation Part-time job placement while studying at VPC (for students Resume distribution to hotel personel who can legally work in Canada) INDUSTRY CONNECTIONS Collaboration with the Local Industry VPC is committed to providing you with as much local industry exposure and experience as possible. We thank the following hotels and companies who offer a wide variety of valuable and exciting opportunities to VPC students, ranging from job-shadowing to practicum or co-op placements. Several more hotels and companies regularly offer their resources as guest speakers, advisory board members, and field trip locations. Best Western The Empire Landmark Executive Waiter Resources Fairmont Chateau Whistler Fairmont Hotel Vancouver Fairmont Waterfront Centre Four Seasons Hotel Vancouver Hilton Metrotown Holiday Inn Howard Johnson Metropolitan Hotel Vancouver The Pan Pacific Hotel Plaza 500 Quality Hotel Radisson Hotel Vancouver Airport Ramada Renaissance Vancouver Residence Inn - Marriott The Sandman Hotel Shangri-La Hotel Vancouver Sheraton Vancouver Wall Centre Vancouver Marriott Pinnacle Hotel Westin Bayshore YWCA Hotel Residence of Vancouver Please contact VPC if you would like specific contacts at these properties. OPPORTUNITIES FOR HIGHER EDUCATION IN HOSPITALITY If you are looking for higher education after graduating from VPC, we are here to help you! Many VPC graduates have successfully continued their education in higher-level diploma or degree program with a business, hospitality, or tourism management focus at various private and public universities and Colleges listed below through articulation (transfer) agreement or regular admissions process. VPC would be more than happy to contact any institution that interests you to help you in the application process and find out opportunities for credit transfer. Please ask the Admissions Department for more information. In Canada In Switzerland In USA Capilano University, BC, Canada Douglas College, BC, Canada Royal Roads University, BC, Canada Trnity Western University, BC, Canada University Canada West, BC, Canada Vancouver Island University, BC, Canada Vancouver Community College, BC, Canada Glion Institute of Higher Education, Glion/ Bulle, Switzerland Hawaii Pacific University, Hawaii, USA Johnson & Wales University, Rhode Island, International Hotel Management Institute, Lucerne, Switzerland USA Les Roches, Swiss Hotel Association, School of Hotel Management, Bluche, Switzerland Swiss Hotel Management School, Caux/ Montreux, Switzerland

7 Regular Student Mature Student (students 19 or older who have not graduated from high school) Mr. Ms. Family Name First Name Other Name Nationality Date of Birth Mailing Address City State/Prov. Country Postal Code Telephone # ( ) Fax # ( ) 1 st Language Citizenship Status (please tick): Canadian Permanent Resident of Canada (country of origin: ) International Student with: Study Permit Temporary Residence Visa Working Holiday Visa MM /DD /YYYY Hospitality Management Diploma with Practicum or with Co-op or without work experience International Hospitality Management Diploma without work experience Hospitality Operations Diploma with Practicum or with Co-op or without work experience Certificate of Specialization in with Practicum or without work experience Start Date: (choose one) 2014 Jan. 6 Feb. 11 Mar. 17 May 5 Jun. 9 Jul. 14 Sept. 2 Oct. 6 Nov Jan. 5 Feb. 10 Mar. 16 May 4 Jun. 8 Jul. 13 Aug. 31 Oct. 5 Nov. 9 Payment Plan: I would like my student enrollment contract(s) to be paid: in full per semester other * Note: The IHM program will consist of two contracts of 3 semesters and 2 semesters. Name of High School Graduation Date Name of College/University Graduation Date Degree/Diploma Earned Major Latest Official Test Score: TOEFL TWE TOEIC IELTS LPI Score Year Name: Mr. Ms. Relationship Tel # ( ) Fax # ( ) Agency Name: Contact Person: Mr. Ms. City/Country: Tel # ( ) Fax # ( ) I have obtained a copy of VPC s Info Booklet and Student Policy Booklet, and I have read, understood, and agreed to the contents in these booklets. I also understand that the application must be accompanied with the non-refundable application fee before it will be processed. I certify that the above information is correct to the best of my knowledge. (The applicant s guardian must also sign if the applicant is under 19 years of age). Student s Signature Guardian s Signature Date Yes No if yes, Homestay Application form must be submitted. PLEASE REMEMBER TO ENCLOSE THE FOLLOWING: A complete, signed and dated Program Application Form and $125(local)/$200(Int l) non-refundable Program Application Fee If applicable, a complete, signed and dated Homestay Application Form and $270 non-refundable Homestay Application Fee Official High School Transcripts and Diploma Statement of Intent Proof of English Proficiency (if applicable) Proof of Canadian citizenship or Permanent Resident Status (if applicable)

8 Vancouver Premier College of Hotel Management STATEMENT OF INTENT Please write an essay of approximately 150 words in English on Why I Wish to Work in the Hospitality Industry. Write approximately 150 words in English on the above subject. The purpose is not to evaluate your writing skills. VPC is interested in your reasons for wanting to work in the hospitality industry. Submit your Statement of Intent by mail, fax or . NOTE: VPC must receive this Statement of Intent before an Admissions decision can be made and/or a Letter of Acceptance will be issued. Mr. Ms. Family Name First Name Date:

9 COLLEGE CALENDAR Winter Semester: Jan. 6 Apr. 17 Spring Semester: May 5 Aug. 15 Fall Semester: Sept. 2 Dec. 12 Winter Semester: Jan. 5 Apr. 17 Spring Semester: May 4 Aug. 14 Fall Semester: Sept. 8 Dec. 18 January February January February March April March April May June May June / July August July August September October September October November December November December / Start Dates Statutory Holiday (non-instructional days) VANCOUVER PREMIER COLLEGE OF HOTEL MANAGEMENT