Hospitality Fundamentals 200

Brief Program Description

The Hospitality Fundamentals 200 Program at Glenn College is a one-year program designed to equip students with essential management skills and practical knowledge for the hospitality and food and beverage industries. Recognized by AHLEI, the program covers operational, financial, marketing, and human resource management topics, combined with a significant co-op work experience to prepare students for real-world hospitality careers.

* This program has been approved by the Private Training Institutions Regulatory Unit (PTIRU) of the Ministry of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills.

Career Occupations

Graduates are prepared for roles such as:

• Front Desk Staff
• Administrator Assistant
• Food and Services Staff
• Service and Housekeeping
• Server

Admissions Requirements

General Admission Requirements

• Minimum 18 years old

Language Proficiency Requirements

Applicants must demonstrate English proficiency through one of the following:

• BC English 12 with a minimum C+ grade
• IELTS 5.5
• TOEFL iBT 46–59
• TOEIC band 605-780

Learning Objectives

Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:

• Be able to communicate as a hospitality manager with both staff and customers
• Demonstrate expertise in leadership skills in the hospitality sector
• Manage front-of-the-house and back-of-the-house hotel operations
• Manage and resolve human relations conflict and safety issues in the context of the hospitality sector
• Identify and assess financial information and its implications on business with regard to developing a hospitality enterprise

Method of Evaluation

• Individual and group assignments
• Weekly chapter quizzes and tests
• Final examinations for each course
• Student Performance Evaluation from co-op placement
• Final Work Experience Report

Completion Requirements

• 70% minimum attendance
• Minimum 70% grade in each academic component
• Successful completion of the 480-hour co-op placement

Program Duration

• In-Class Instructional Hours: 480 hours (24 weeks)
• Work Experience Hours: 480 hours (20 weeks)
• Total Program Hours: 960 hours over approximately 44 weeks

Homework Hours

• 6–18 hours per week

Delivery Method(s)

In-Class Instruction

100% of academic hours delivered in-person

Co-op Placement

In-person industry experience

Required Course Materials

Program Organization