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Centennial College (Centennial College of Applied Arts and Technology)

Scarborough , Ontario ,Canada

Ontario College Diploma HOSPITALITY - HOTEL OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT (1807)

Program Overview
The Hospitality - Hotel Operations Management program will offer you business skills and acumen to work in a wide range of areas within this multifaceted industry. Among these areas will be front desk management, housekeeping operations, food and beverage management, and human resources planning.

Industry professionals will lead you through Hotel Operations courses, and to gain hands-on experience, you'll serve guests in The Local Cafe and Restaurant, Centennial's 20,000 sq. ft. Event Centre and four boutique-style guest rooms. You'll also further your knowledge and skills during a 14-week field placement with one of the program's leading industry partners, which will support your learning and development. Throughout the program, you'll receive relevant technology-based training and industry certifications, including Smart Serve, Food Handlers and CPR/first aid, which are recognized and sought after by top employers. 

As a graduate of the Hotel Operations Management program, you'll have unlimited career opportunities, responding to guests' needs and providing them with exceptional service and attention to detail. You'll be fully prepared to step into key roles within both the front and back of a hotel, and make an impact on the guest experience.

Picture the look on guests' faces as they walk into the gorgeous lobby of a world-class hotel, are greeted by a helpful concierge, and warmly welcomed to a perfectly-finished guest suite before enjoying a meal and exquisite service in the dining room. All of this is made possible by the hard work and dedication of Hospitality - Hotel Operations Management program grads.

Intakes

  • Jan
  • Sep

Application Processing Time in Days: 15

Minimum English Language Requirements

English Level Description IELTS (1.0 -9.0) TOEFL IBT (0-120) TOEFL CBT (0-300) PTE (10-90)
Expert 9 120 297-300 86-90
Very Good 8.5 115-119 280-293 83-86
Very Good 8 110-114 270-280 79-83
Good 7.5 102-109 253-267 73-79
Good 7 94-101 240-253 65-73
Competent 6.5 79-93 213-233 58-65
Competent 6 60-78 170-210 50-58
Modest 5.5 46-59 133-210 43-50
Modest 5 35-45 107-133 36-43
Limited 4 32-34 97-103 30-36
Extremely Limited < 4 < 31 < 93 < 30

Job Opportunity Potential

Centennial College was the first publicly funded college in Ontario, and opened its doors in 1966
There are almost 100 ethno-cultural groups represented on our campus, and over 80 languages spoken
TV show Degrassi High was filmed at our Story Arts Campus in 1989, along with these other films that were filmed at Centennial campuses: Robocop, Resident Evil: Apocalypse, and Man of the Year
The late comedic actor, John Candy, attended Centennial for Journalism and Acting in 1969
In 2016 we opened our new Residence and Culinary Arts Centre at Progress Campus, an eight storey building that houses students, and is the home of the School of Hospitality, Tourism and Culinary Arts, complete with seven kitchen labs, eight new classrooms, a teaching restaurant and a conference and events centre located on the top floor
Centennial College offers a wide range of wellness programs to support not only our students but our staff
Centennial is the only Canadian College that has a campus in China

Centennial will implement bias- and barrier-free recruitment, selection, hiring and promotion at all levels. We will ensure that our employees’ skills and knowledge are respected, valued and used appropriately. We will provide equitable opportunities for professional development and advancement for all employees.

PSW Opportunity

Eligibility for Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP):
Graduated from a designated learning institution (DLI) in Canada.
Desire to stay in Canada temporarily for work.

Important Note:
Graduating from a DLI doesn't automatically qualify you for a PGWP.

Validity of PGWP:
Depends on the length of the study program or the expiry date of your passport, whichever comes first.

Duration of PGWP Based on Study Program Length:
Less than 8 months (or 900 hours for Quebec credentials): Not eligible for PGWP.
At least 8 months (or 900 hours for Quebec credentials), but less than 2 years: PGWP may be granted for the same length as the study program (e.g., a 9-month program results in a 9-month PGWP).
2 years or more: PGWP may be valid for 3 years.

Completion of Multiple Programs:
PGWP may combine the lengths of each program if:
Each program is PGWP eligible.
Each program is at least 8 months (or 900 hours for Quebec credentials) in length.

Important Restriction:
You cannot obtain a PGWP if you already had one after completing an earlier program of study.

Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria

All course work at Centennial College is taught in English, and success in our programs requires a high level of English language proficiency including communication, listening, comprehension, reading, and writing skills. As such, all applicants to Centennial College must demonstrate an acceptable level of English language proficiency to be admitted to their program of choice.
 
In order to meet the language proficiency requirement, applicants can demonstrate English proficiency through:
 
Previous education,
Recognized English upgrading , or
Recognized English proficiency tests or assessments.
 
There are some diplomas and advanced diplomas that require a higher level of English (COMM 170/171).
 
English Proficiency Test Ontario College Certificate, Ontario College Diploma (2-Year & 3-Year Advanced Diploma) Fast-track Programs and select Ontario College Diploma (2-Year & 3-Year Advanced Diploma) Degree Programs and Ontario College Graduate Certificate
CAEL- CE and CAEL- Online Overall 60 Overall 60, Writing score 60 Overall 70, Writing score 60
TOEFL 550 Paper-based 80+ minimums of 20 for the Internet-based test 570 Paper-based 84+ minimums of 21 for the Internet-based test 580 Paper-based 88+ minimums of 22 for the Internet-based test
Michigan English Test (MET) 56-57 58-60 61+
IELTS Academic 6.0 with no band score less than 5.5 6.5 with no band score less than 6.0 6.5 with no band score less than 6.0
Pearson Test of English (Academic) 51+ 58+ 60+
International Test of English Proficiency (iTEP) 3.7+ 3.9+ 4.1+
Cambridge English Exams: Proficiency (CPE), Advanced (CAE), First (FCE) 167-169 170-179 180+
Language Cert Academic 65-69. No individual skill score less than 60 70-74. No individual score skill score less than 65 70-74. No individual skill score less than 65
English Proficiency Test Certificate and Diplomas starting at COMM160: Fast-Track & Advanced Diplomas starting at COMM170, Graduate Certificates and Degrees:
Duolingo 105-114 125+
 
 
English Proficiency Test Ontario College Certificate, Ontario College Diploma (2-Year & 3-Year Advanced Diploma) Programs starting at COMM160 Fast-track Programs and select Ontario College Diploma (2-Year & 3-Year Advanced Diploma) Programs starting at COMM170 Degree Programs and Ontario College Graduate Certificate
LanguageCert International ESOL B2 Communicator test with a minimum of 33/50 in each skill
 
or
 
C1 Expert and C2 Mastery tests with a minimum score of 25/50 in each skill B2 Communicator test with a minimum of 38/50 in each skill
 
or
 
C1 Expert and C2 Mastery tests with a minimum score of 25/50 in each skill B2 Communicator test with a minimum of 38/50 in each skill
 
or
 
C1 Expert and C2 Mastery tests with a minimum score of 25/50 in each skill