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Student success in college requires well developed learning skills and attitudes (such as being able to work independently,
participate in a team, be well-organised, develop good work habits, and show initiative). These skills are as important as prior academic
achievement. Applicants should have thoroughly developed these skills and attitudes before beginning their college programs.
List of Courses
OUR PROGRAM
Are you a dynamic person who loves big events? Are you looking for an exciting career in a fast-paced industry where every day brings something new?
If you are, bring your energy, creativity, organizational skills and love of special events to Ontario’s dynamic hospitality and tourism industry. In this two-year diploma program, learn how to plan and execute large and small events, and also complete a seven-week industry externship placement in your final semester, which will give you a great head start as you begin your career.
Additionally, you will gain hands-on experience in event management practices such as planning, design, marketing, fundraising/sponsorship, budgeting, risk management, event evaluation and much more.
ARTICULATION AGREEMENT
Earn a diploma and bachelor’s degree in four years. Graduates of our Hotel Management, Food and Beverage Management, Hospitality, Tourism and Leisure, and Special Events Planning diploma programs may be eligible to enter the third year of the Hospitality Operations Management degree program.
PART-TIME STUDY OPTIONS
George Brown also offers part-time Tour Guide and Event and Meeting Management programs and a variety of evening courses in Hospitality and Tourism. See the Continuing Education Course Guide at coned.georgebrown.ca
ADDITIONAL PROGRAM COSTS (APPROXIMATE)
Textbooks $500
Field trips and industry site visits $50
YOUR CAREER
You will have your pick of exciting and challenging roles such as event planner, conference planner, meeting planner, catering manager, incentive travel manager, festival planner, social event planner, and event fundraiser.
COURSES
SEMESTER 1
HOST1071 Introduction to Catering
HOST1096 Marketing
HOST1033 Professional Guest Services
HOST1043 Special Event Planning and Delivery
HOST1068 SmartServe
GSSC1048 Trends and Issues in Tourism
COMP1082 Computer Skills and Applications
MATH1000 Math Foundations
COMM1003 English Skills
SEMESTER 2
HOST1097 Meetings and Conferences
HOST1042 Leadership and Group Dynamics
HOST1129 Selling Special Events
ACCT1037 Hospitality Accounting
LAW2014 Liability Risk Management and Guest Security
HOST1057 Wine and Beverage Sensory Development and Theory
MATH1102 Hospitality Math
COMM1007 College English
GNED General Education Elective
SEMESTER 3
HRM2012 Human Resources Management
HOST1126 Career Preparation
HOST2066 Event Operations I
HOST2059 Financial Management for Special Events
GHUM1025 Speaking with Confidence
HOSF2024 Food and Wine Pairing
COMM1047 Business Communications
GNED General Education Elective
SEMESTER 4
HOST2077 Building Your Special Event Business
HOST2072 Festivals and Volunteer Management
HOST2063 Event Operations II – In-house Project
HOST2064 Externship
FOR MORE INFORMATION
Contact Ballu Thakur, Program Co-ordinator, Centre for Hospitality and Culinary Arts, at
416-415-5000, ext. 6874 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m.
E-mail
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For updated information and course descriptions, call 416-415-2000 (TTY 1-877-515-5559) or long distance 1-800-265-2002.
George Brown College is continually striving to improve its programs and their delivery. The information contained in
this calendar is subject to change without notice. It should not be viewed as a representation, offer or warranty. Students are responsible for verifying
George Brown College admission, graduation, and fee requirements as well as any requirements of outside institutions, industry associations, or other
bodies that may award additional designations concurrently with, or after completions of, a George Brown College program.
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