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Post-Baccalaureate Diploma in Global Hospitality & Tourism Management

Credential
Post-Baccalaureate Diploma

Duration
2 year(s)

Elevate your hospitality career and earn a Canadian academic credential while gaining valuable work experience in this competitive, dynamic and growing industry.

This 16-month post degree diploma program is designed to develop the future managers and leadership roles in the global hospitality and tourism industries, training close to both Vancouver and Whistler, two of the world's top tourist destinations.

You'll also participate in a 280-hour, full-time practicum, taking part in work-integrated learning opportunities to prepare you for careers managing hotels, resorts, conferences and more. 

Upon graduation, you may be eligible to apply for a three-year Post Graduate Work Permit to join the tourism and hospitality industries in Canada.

Now offered in Squamish

Outdoor photo of student housing on CapU Squamish Campus.

Starting in January 2025, the program will also be offered at CapU's new campus in Squamish, B.C.

Surrounded by stunning mountain vistas and just 45 minutes from the world-class Whistler resort, Squamish is your gateway to an exciting career in tourism.

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Post-Baccalaureate Diploma in Global Hospitality & Tourism Management

Find out more about this diploma in hospitality and tourism management program at CapU. Join one of Canada’s fastest growing industries.

Career paths

  • Event and conference coordinator
  • Front desk manager
  • Hotel and resort manager
  • Human resources
  • Reservations supervisor
  • Sales and revenue manager
  • Tourism coordinator

Learn from experienced faculty in hands-on courses

Faculty members at CapU have decades of experience in British Columbia’s tourism industry and are well-connected to local employers.

Learning in small classes, you’ll receive individual attention and boost your skills in additional key areas, with courses including international hospitality operations, communications and financial management.

 

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Intakes

Important dates

Applications open

May 10, 2024 – Dec 3, 2024

Course Registration & Waitlisting start

Nov 12, 2024

Fee payment deadline

4:00 PM - Dec 16, 2024

Important dates

Applications open

Jun 4, 2024 – Apr 1, 2025

Course Registration & Waitlisting start

Mar 3, 2025

Fee payment deadline

4:00 PM - Apr 29, 2025

Important dates

Applications open

Oct 1, 2024 – Aug 5, 2025

Course Registration & Waitlisting start

Jun 23, 2025

Fee payment deadline

4:00 PM - Aug 25, 2025

NOTE: Important dates may change.

How to Apply

Are you applying as a domestic or as an international student?

Every student must apply to CapU through EducationPlannerBC (EPBC), a website for applying to universities and colleges across British Columbia.

Visit Apply Now to make sure you're ready to fill in your application.

  • When you submit your application, you will need to pay an application fee of $50, which gives you the opportunity to apply for 2 programs. 
  • You will need to upload a digital (PDF) copy of your transcripts and supporting documents at this time.
  • If you are currently in Grade 12, you must request that the Ministry of Education submit your transcript directly to Capilano University.
  • Documents must be in the original language of issue and translated into English by a recognized translator, if required.
Apply on EPBC

After submitting your application on EducationPlannerBC you will receive an acknowledgement message from us to your personal email.

  • This email will include your Student ID number and your myCapU account and email address.
  • Instructions on how to track your application will also be included.
  • All future messages from us will be sent to your myCapU email.
  • If you're applying to CapU as a new student, you can use your myCapU account to apply for entrance awards.

For students who have previously attended post-secondary, even though you submitted a digital copy of your transcripts on EducationPlannerBC, you must submit official university or college transcripts for transfer credit.

Please send all official documents to:

Registrar's Office
Library Building, Room LB152
2055 Purcell Way
North Vancouver, BC
V7J 3H5

Official documents may include:

These documents must be sent directly from that institution to Capilano University. They must include the seal of the institution and the signature of the authorizing school representative.

We will accept photocopies of transcripts if certified by the authorizing university or college officer. Notarized copies are not acceptable.

Students may also submit photocopies of academic documents verified by the issuing authority. These authorities include the Ministry of Education, the high school, university, or college, the apostille* or by the appropriate examination board.

Notarized copies are not acceptable.

*Apostille countries refers to an international form of a notary seal as certified by the Hague convention. These would be official notary documents from countries such as Russia, Ukraine, Armenia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, etc. and can be accepted in place of original or school-certified documents. The Apostille is prepared by either the Ministry of Education or the Ministry of Justice in these countries.

Please note: Documents issued in a language other than English must also include certified English translations. Documents must be in the original language of the issue and translated into English by a recognized translator, if required.

An academic document is original if issued to the student by the institution following that institution’s policies.

Notarized copies are not acceptable.

Once you've been accepted into a program, you'll need to start planning your courses.

  • You will be notified of your acceptance through your CapU email and your myCapU account.
  • View our page for admitted students to learn how to prepare for your first day.
  • If you wish to receive transfer credits, please submit official university/college/International Baccalaureate (IB)/Advanced Placements (AP) transcripts either electronically or by mail:

     

    Registrar's Office
    Library Building, Room LB152
    2055 Purcell Way
    North Vancouver, BC
    V7J 3H5

New Students

Practicum

As part of this 16-month program, you will participate in a 280-hour practicum to gain real-world knowledge of the hospitality and tourism industry to elevate your career to the next level. This work-integrated learning experience will give you the opportunity to explore the field you would be interested to work in when you graduate.

We will offer support and guidance to help find a placement opportunity to pursue with our many British Columbian industry partners. Assisting you in preparing your resume, interview skills, and Canadian work ethic guidelines.

Career opportunities

The world's best hospitality and tourism experiences reflect the world-class leadership of its people. You have that leadership potential too. To realize it, the Post-Baccalaureate Diploma in Hospitality and Tourism Management is for you.

Career opportunities may include leadership in resorts, hotels, restaurants and other tourism operations such as:

  • Event Management
  • Revenue Management
  • Hospitality Management 
  • Facility Management 
  • Sales and Marketing
  • Human Resources
  • Destination tourism policy/planning
  • Adventure tourism

Most CapU programs need proof that you:

Every student must apply to CapU through EducationPlannerBC (EPBC), a website for applying to universities and colleges across British Columbia.

Visit Apply Now to make sure you're ready to fill in your application.

  • When you submit your application, you will need to pay a non-refundable application fee of C$135, which gives you the opportunity to apply for 2 programs.
  • You will need to upload a digital (PDF) copy of your transcripts and supporting documents at this time.
  • If your original transcripts and supporting documents are not written in English, please submit a translated copy.
Apply on EPBC

After submitting your application on EducationPlannerBC you will receive an acknowledgement message from us to your personal email.

  • This email will include your Student ID number and your myCapU account and email address.
  • Instructions on how to track your application will also be included.
  • All future messages from us will be sent to your myCapU email.
  • If you're applying to CapU as a new student, you can use your myCapU account to apply for entrance awards.
Funding for International Students

You've already sent digital copies of your transcripts to EducationPlannerBC as part of your CapU application, but we also need physical copies of your official high school, college or university transcripts.

If you're applying to CapU as a new student, you can use your myCapU account to apply for entrance awards.

Please send your official documents to:

Capilano University
Centre for International Experience, Room LB127
2055 Purcell Way
North Vancouver, B.C.
V7J 3H5

Official documents may include:

Students must submit official high school and university or college transcripts for admission.

These documents must be sent directly from that institution to Capilano University. They must include the seal of the institution and signature of the authorizing school representative.

We will accept photocopies of transcripts if certified by the authorizing high school, university, or college officer. Notarized copies are not acceptable.

Students may also submit photocopies of academic documents verified by the issuing authority. These authorities include the Ministry of Education, the high school, university, or college, the apostille* or by the appropriate examination board.

Notarized copies are not acceptable.

*Apostille countries refers to an international form of a notary seal as certified by the Hague convention. These would be official notary documents from countries such as Russia, Ukraine, Armenia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, etc. and can be accepted in place of original or school-certified documents. The Apostille is prepared by either the Ministry of Education or the Ministry of Justice in these countries.

Please note: Documents issued in a language other than English must also include certified English translations. Documents must be in the original language of the issue and translated into English by a recognized translator, if required.

An academic document is original if issued to the student by the institution following that institution’s policies.

Notarized copies are not acceptable.

If you are accepted into a program, you will receive a letter of offer in your myCapU email inbox.

  • You will need to confirm your acceptance into the program by paying a tuition deposit outlined in your letter of offer.
  • This deposit will go towards your first-semester tuition once you are registered for courses at CapU.

After paying your tuition deposit, you will receive a letter of acceptance in your myCapU inbox. This may be used to apply for, or renew, a study permit.

  • Depending on your citizenship, you may also need to apply for an entry visa.
Permits & Visas

Once you've been accepted into a program and have applied for your study permit, you'll need to start planning your courses.

  • You will be notified of your acceptance through your CapU email and your myCapU account.
  • View our page for admitted international students to learn how to prepare for your first day.
Info for Admitted International Students

Practicum

As part of this 16-month program, you will participate in a 280-hour practicum to gain real-world knowledge of the hospitality and tourism industry to elevate your career to the next level. This work-integrated learning experience will give you the opportunity to explore the field you would be interested to work in when you graduate.

We will offer support and guidance to help find a placement opportunity to pursue with our many British Columbian industry partners. Assisting you in preparing your resume, interview skills, and Canadian work ethic guidelines.

Career opportunities

The world's best hospitality and tourism experiences reflect the world-class leadership of its people. You have that leadership potential too. To realize it, the Post-Baccalaureate Diploma in Hospitality and Tourism Management is for you.

Career opportunities may include leadership in resorts, hotels, restaurants and other tourism operations such as:

  • Event Management
  • Revenue Management
  • Hospitality Management 
  • Facility Management 
  • Sales and Marketing
  • Human Resources
  • Destination tourism policy/planning
  • Adventure tourism

Apply Now

Are you ready to rise to the challenge?

Apply now to CapU

Transfer Students

Find out how you can transfer your credits from another post-secondary institution to CapU.

Applying as a Transfer Student

Returning Students

If you're returning to CapU to complete your program or to apply into a new program, please contact the Registrar's Office.

Contact Registrar's Office

Switching Programs

If you want to change your program of study, you need to submit a new application to CapU.

Re-apply to CapU

Tuition and Fees

Are you applying as a domestic or as an international student?

Tuition Fees Total
Year 1 $7,465 $2,159 $9,624
Year 2 $3,123 $998 $4,121
Total $10,588 $3,157 $13,745
Tuition Fees Total
Year 1 $24,302 $2,159 $26,461
Year 2 $9,245 $998 $10,243
Total $33,547 $3,157 $36,704

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Entrance Awards

All new CapU students can fund their education with entrance awards.

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Term Awards

Continuing your studies at CapU? You may be eligible for awards, too.

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Required Courses

General Courses

Total credits: 27.00

Required:
CMNS 305Communication for International Learners3.00 credits
TOUR 307Tourism and Climate Change3.00 credits
TOUR 325Tourism Accounting3.00 credits
TOUR 326Advanced Topics in Cross-Cultural Tourism3.00 credits
TOUR 335Strategic Management in Tourism3.00 credits
TOUR 371Applied Service Management in North America3.00 credits
TOUR 372Tourism and Hospitality Practicum6.00 credits
TOUR 423Tourism Planning and Policy3.00 credits

 

Specialized Courses

Total credits: 18.00

Total program credits: 45.00

Learning outcomes

  • Develop a strong foundation of knowledge in a wide array of hospitality and tourism management topics and issues;
  • Develop practical and employment-ready service management skills through service applications and a 280-hour hospitality practicum experience.
  • Demonstrate a broad knowledge of national and global trends in the hospitality industry;
  • Apply leadership principles that contribute to the development of a team in resolving conflict and delivering customer service;
  • Analyze and apply sustainable business and revenue models to effectively and efficiently plan and lead a successful hospitality operation;
  • Exhibit proficiency with appropriate technologies to enhance the quality and delivery of hospitality services, products and guest experiences.

How to Declare

For the official publication of programs, course descriptions and admission requirements please view the Capilano University Calendar.

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About this program

School of Tourism Management
604 986 1911, ext. 3552
tourismpostbacc@capilanou.ca

General inquiries

Student Information Services
Library Building, room LB152

604-984-4900
604-984-1798 (fax)
registration@capilanou.ca