Program Overview

Program Overview

A Global Restaurant Entrepreneurship Diploma program provides an academic pathway for international and resident students whose first language is not English to acquire the knowledge, skills, and fundamental experience needed to work successfully in a range of restaurant management careers, as well as to run their own restaurants. It also gives students co-op placement to practice skills learned in the courses.

The Global Restaurant Entrepreneurship program (10 course) is provided via classroom, Moodle distance education, and applicable activities (ie guest speakers, field trips). The curriculum and training methodology is meant for international and resident students whose first language is not English to acquire the knowledge, skills, and fundamental experience needed to work successfully in a range of restaurant management careers, or to run their own establishment.

The schedule and program end date are subject to change due to the student’s academic performance, course availability, academic breaks, additional electives, and study permit status.

This program is not eligible for Post Graduation Work Permit.

Career Opportunities

This program builds on the knowledge, skills, and previous experience and opens up careers in several areas, including the following National Occupational Classification (NOC) categories:

• 0631 – restaurant assistant manager, banquet manager, bar manager, cafeteria manager, catering service manager, dining room manager, food services manager, hotel food and restaurant services manager, restauranteur.

Dependent upon experience and individual abilities, many employers will hire graduates not only in the supervisory positions, but other jobs within the various sections of the tourism, hospitality, and management fields.

Program Details

• 800 Instructional Hours + 780 Co-op Hours

Theory Courses

• Academic Writing II (80 hours)
• Public Speaking – Presentation Skills II (80 hours)
• Tourism and Hospitality in BC (80 hours)
• Food and Beverage Menu Planning (80 hours)
• Inventory Purchasing and Control (80 hours)
• Restaurant New Menu Marketing (80 hours)
• Restaurant Service (80 hours)
• Hospitality Sales and Marketing (80 hours)
• Managing Human Resource Hiring and Training (80 hours)
• Career Development (including training for Serving It Right, FoodSafe, and WorldHost) (80 hours)

Work Experience

• Co-op Placement (780 hours)

Fee Structure

Tuition refunds are based on policy stated in the college’s enrolment agreement and bound by the Private Training Act Regulation.

Requirements

• High school graduates or mature student status (19 years or older at the start of the program)
• Language requirements
• International students must comply with the requirements of Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada in respect to study permits.