Hospitality Management

• Two-year diploma
• Fall start
• Includes professional internship program
• High industry demand
• e-Learning

Program Description

The Hospitality Management program has a worldwide reputation of offering innovative relevant skills to assist our students with finding a career they love in the dynamic global industry of hospitality.

Our program is one of the first in Canada to offer all theory courses in a blended learning environment which includes laptop delivery. This provides our students with a dynamic learning environment based on leading edge research, collaboration and relevant information that the industry demands. Students are also trained in the use of leading hospitality software including Opera Property Management Software, the most popular system for leading hotel companies in the world, Micros Point of Sale Food and Beverage software that is one of the most prominent worldwide, and the Open Table restaurant reservation system.

The Hospitality Management program helps our students to obtain a rewarding and dynamic career, with the support of an advisory board consisting of representatives from the top companies in hospitality in Alberta, and strong industry collaboration. Exchange offerings with Box Hill Institute in Australia, study tours that have included destinations such as Italy and Thailand, and expert instructors who have been leaders in the hospitality industry make this a dynamic and rewarding program.

Some highlights include:

• Laptop delivery of program
• State-of-the-art software in both the lodging and food and beverage sectors
• Hands-on training in our renowned Highwood Dining Room
• Culinary perspectives training with expert chefs from our culinary program
• Mixology and wine appreciation courses
• Professional paid internship program between years one and two to integrate our students into leading hospitality industry companies
• Special events course allowing students to manage and execute an event for industry members and the public
• As part of our dynamic live classroom training, courses in Food & Beverage Service and Food Production Management take place in the evening over a six-week period.

Your Career

Graduates can look forward to career opportunities in hotels, restaurants, resorts, private clubs, attractions, special events management and food service companies. Some graduates have also been very successful in their own businesses.

Admission Requirements

• Alberta High School Diploma or equivalent with at least 50% in the following courses or their equivalents: Applied Math 30 or Pure Math 20 and English Language Arts 30-1 or English Language Arts 30-2.
• Admission alternatives for the Hospitality Management program are as follows: In lieu of Math requirement, successful completion of BMAT 205 – Business Mathematics which is available through SAIT’s Continuing Education. In lieu of English requirement, successful completion of COMM 240 – Business Communications I or COMM 272 – Business Communications, both available through SAIT’s Continuing Education.
• All applicants to SAIT Polytechnic must demonstrate English Language Proficiency prior to admission, including students educated in Canada. For more information, please visit English Proficiency.
• For upgrading options, please refer to the Academic Upgrading program.
• For international students, please refer to the International section.
• For mature students, please refer to the Admissions section.
• Advance credit may be granted to applicants who have completed equivalent education at a post-secondary institution or have demonstrated equivalent experiential learning. Please refer to the Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition.

Selection Criteria (2010-2011)

Seats in this program are offered in the order that qualified applications are received.

Student Success

Students with higher secondary or post-secondary marks usually experience greater success in SAIT programs.

Progression

Students must attain a PGPA and/or a CGPA of 2.0 or better in each semester and pass the necessary prerequisite courses to progress through the program. To qualify for graduation, students must pass all courses, attain a CGPA of 2.0 or better and complete course requirements within the prescribed timelines.

Credentials

After successfully completing this program, graduates will receive a SAIT diploma in Hospitality Management.

Accreditation

There are no formal accreditation arrangements at this time. Please contact the School of Hospitality and Tourism for more information.

Tuition And Fees (Subject To Change)

• Please refer to the Tuition and Fee Table.
• International Students, please refer to International Student Fees.
• Student funding, please refer to Financial Assistance.

Books And Supplies (Subject To Change)

• Books and supplies are approximately $1,200 for the first year and $1,000 for the second year.
• There is a $500 refundable damage deposit required for the use of the laptop.
• Students are required to participate in a tourism seminar in the first or second semester which will cost approximately $75 and gives the student an experiential introduction to the tourism industry.
• A refundable linen fee must be paid for lab coats and chef and restaurant uniforms.

Program Outline (2010-2011)

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For More Information

Information: 403.284.8612
E-mail: hospitality.info@sait.ca
Website: School of Hospitality and Tourism

Transfer with Diploma to...

Through SAIT Polytechnic transfer agreements and institution partnerships, graduates of this SAIT program may be eligible for credit at the following universities and colleges:

• Conrad N. Hilton College, University of Houston
• University of Calgary
• University of Lethbridge (Co-op Education)
• University of New Brunswick, Saint John
• University of Victoria
• Vancouver Community College

To learn more, visit Transfer Options.

Transfer options may also be available at other post-secondary institutions where credits from SAIT programs are evaluated on an individual basis. Interested students should contact the post-secondary institute of their choice for more information and entrance requirements.

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