International students should refer to the International Students section of the current Malaspina calendar. Malaspina's Hospitality Management diploma program is unique in the province because of its co-operative education learning environment. The program offers up to 11 months of paid, industry experience in which theories learned in the classroom are applied in industry settings. This co-operative education format permits students to experience a variety of career opportunities in the tourism industry. This two-year program is designed to prepare students for a wide range of management positions in the tourism industry.
Students examine management from behavioural, functional, situational and systems perspectives.
The unique applications of management to service organizations are a focal point of the program. Students are encouraged to explore and develop their individual leadership styles in the four management labs offered in the program. The program provides graduates with advanced standing in degree programs in Canadian and American universities. A free information session is usually held in February. Career Opportunities Graduates of this program hold management positions in hotels and resorts, golf and country clubs, restaurants, convention centres, ski resorts and large food service companies providing management services to hospitals, universities and airlines.