College Diploma - Hospitality and Tourism Management - Event Management

The Hospitality and Tourism Management program will give students practical hands-on education, ensuring they have the real-world knowledge and skills to achieve success in the workforce.

During this program, students develop a strong understanding of the hospitality and tourism industries. They will gain knowledge in guest experiences delivery, sales and marketing, service and applied leadership, all complemented by a strong financial management foundation. Students will expand their knowledge by choosing a specialization in travel and tourism, entrepreneurship and innovation, hotel and accommodation management, restaurant and service operations, event management, beverage management and more.

Students will develop qualities that are in high demand for all hospitality and tourism jobs such as communication, problem-solving and interpersonal skills. The industry is fast-paced and requires students to be adaptable, enthusiastic and resilient. Those students who enjoy keeping busy and working within a team to achieve common goals, then this career is perfect for them.

In the Event Management specialization, students are exposed to all aspects of the event and meeting planning industry, from conventions to live events and festivals. Students will gain applied knowledge in contract and stakeholder negotiations, event strategy planning and execution as they bring several events to life on campus and with industry partners, from small- scale VIP events to large events.