CORNERSTONEInternational Community College of Canada

HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT CO-OP DIPLOMA

Empower your career

Hospitality Management Co-op Diploma ProgramCurriculum OverviewThe Hospitality Management Co-op Diploma introduces aspects of the tourism and hospitality industry which are essential for those looking to move into supervisory and management positions. This program is a combination of several months classroom study and several months of co-op work experience.As a student, you will learn the concepts and techniques related to hotel and restaurant operations, international

cultural team dynamics.

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Co-op work term OverviewThe co-op work term is essential to develop well rounded students. By working directly in a hospitality or tourism organization (hotel, restaurant, casino, winery, etc.), students will have the opportunity to learn practical skills that complement their academic learning. This will ground the theories they have studied and enriched their knowledge, broaden their career network and given them much needed industry experience.

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As a graduate, you will be prepared to reliably demonstrate the following:Apply human resources, management, and leadership knowledge and skills to enhance performance as an employee and team member, and to contribute to the management of a hospitality enterprise. Apply foundations cost control, revenue management,

operation of a hospitality enterprise.

promote successful operation of a hospitality enterprise. Adapt to various and changing technologies, systems, and computer applications for the hospitality industry.

Admission requirements1. High School Graduation or equivalent;

or 18 years of age.2. Applications must successfully pass English language

• TOEFL PBT – 513; CBT – 183; IBT – 65; • IELTS – 5.5; • Cornerstone Placement Test – High Intermediate.*

* Test based on the Placement and Evaluation Package (Interchange Third Edition and Passages Second Edition from Cambridge University Press, 2008)

Students may study ESL courses prior to starting the program

96% Student Employment

rate within 30 days of completion

Program OptionsIntensive English classes to

help you achieve the minimum required level or just to improve your English.

1 Year Canadian ExperienceYou also have the chance to enjoy the 1 Year Canadian Experience Combo with the aim to improve your English and have an international work experience in Vancouver by combining 4 months of Intensive English classes and an 8 month Hospitality Management Diploma.

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Intensive English*

Course CurriculumThe courses you will be studying will depend on your starting date. Each course length is 4 weeks.

American Hotel & Lodging Educational Institute (AHLEI)

Hospitality Management Co-op Diploma utilizes textbooks and digital material recognized

work globally.

338 Managing housekeeping operations Jan 7, 2020 Jan 6, 2021

468 Managing technology in the hospitality industry Feb 4, 2020 Feb 3, 2021

387 Security and loss prevention management Mar 4, 2020 Mar 2, 2021

304 Leadership and management in the Hospitality industry Apr 8, 2020 Apr 6, 2021

333 May 6, 2020 May 4, 2021

472 Hospitality sales and marketing Jun 3, 2020 Jun 1, 2021

357 Managing hospitality human resources Jul 8, 2020 Jul 6, 2021

103 Hospitality today: an introduction Aug 6, 2020 Aug 4, 2021

241 Management of food and beverage operations Sep 3, 2020 Aug 31, 2021

313 Club Management Sep 30, 2020 Sept 28, 2021

250 Supervision in the hospitality industry Oct 28, 2020 Oct 26, 2021

100 Lodging and Food Service industry Nov 25, 2020 Nov 23, 2021

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Managing housekeeping operations

housekeeping operations. Learn what it takes to manage this important department. This course provides a thorough

organizing, to the technical details of cleaning and maintaining each area of the hotel.

338

Security and loss prevention managementSecurity is one of the top concerns in today’s hospitality industry. This course provides the background you need to manage

include physical security, asset protection, guest protection, security equipment, emergency procedures, OSA requirements, and more. Hands on sample forms and documents make this course practical and relevant.

387

Managing technology in the hospitality industryThis course provides foundations in hospitality technology and the management of information systems. Content includes applications for reservations, rooms, food and beverage, sales, event management, and accounting. This course also explores systems security and maintenance, e-commerce, and hospitality careers in information technology.

468

Managing hospitality human resourcesHospitality is a people industry, and this course shows how to manage the important human resources who provide services within a hospitality operation. You’ll

and workplace laws, and discover the latest strategies for attracting employees, minimizing turnover, and maximizing productivity.

357

Leadership and management in the Hospitality industryLearn how to improve your leadership abilities and develop an understanding of high-performance teams, as well as, employee empowerment. Textbook information will provide an understanding of diversity and cultural change while practical information prepares leaders to put management tools into action to enhance service and boost business.

304

Hospitality sales and marketing

successful sales and marketing programs that really work. This course shows how to sell rooms and food beverage services to business and leisure travelers, travel agents, and meeting planners. Industry professionals provide tips on marketing strategies that work, how concepts presented in the course are applied in today’s industry.

472

Hospitality today: an introductionThis course takes a management perspective in explaining the organization and structure of hotels, restaurants, casinos, cruise lines, and clubs. It includes information on franchising, management contracts, business ethics, human resources, marketing and much more. By using charts, exhibits, hospitality industry statistics, and website listings provide useful information that can be applied on the job.

103

Management of food & beverage operationsGet the foundation you need to make smart decisions in food and beverage operations. This course demonstrates how to plan, implement, and evaluate food and beverage

to satisfy the food-quality and nutritional demands of

and productivity.

241

Supervision in the hospitality industry

management skills that are essential to success in the industry.

Creating a professional development plan for your hospitality career will help you set the direction for future educational and professional endeavors.

250 Club ManagementProvides hospitality managers and students with general information about Clubs and how to manage clubs from variety of sectors (city club, country club,Sports club etc). The purpose is to help students understand Clubs in a theoretical Way.

313

Lodging and Food Service industryProvides hospitality managers and students with generalinformation about hotels and restaurants. Students will be able to understand the relation of lodging and food and beverage operations to the travel and tourism industry.

100

revenue management and leading industry applications.

your property’s goals are met. Case studies and real-world examples in this course present a practical industry focus.

333

Hospitality Management Pathway ProgramsStudents who complete the two year Hospitality Management Co-op Diploma at Cornerstone College can transfer directly into a Degree program with one of our partner schools in British Columbia including Royal Roads University (RRU) located in Victoria, and Vancouver Community College (VCC) located in downtown Vancouver. In addition,

Royal Roads UniversityOnce you have acquired a two year diploma from Cornerstone, you will be eligible to transfer directly into the 3rd year of study at Royal Roads University; you will be able to choose between two programs to earn a Bachelors Degree in either Global Tourism Management or International Hotel Management.

Vancouver Community College

in the Bachelor of Hospitality Management Degree program at Vancouver Community College. However, students must complete a bridge semester before transferring directly into their 5th semester at VCC.

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Blue Mountains International Hotel Management SchoolTransfer to Blue Mountains in Leura, and Sydney, Australia with 8 unit credits.

International PathwaysStudents have the opportunity to continue their studies internationally with the Cornerstone Pathway program. They can choose from two international schools, Blue Mountains International Hotel Management School and Les Roches International School of Hotel Management.

Les Roches International School of Hotel ManagementTransfer into the 3rd semester at Les Roches in Canton of Valais, Switzerland.

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