Tourism and Hospitality Co-op Management Diploma (THCM)
Highlights
- Receive training from top industry professionals and highly qualified instructors
- Obtain the internationally recognized American Hotel and Lodging Association AHLA certificates
- Experience paid internship upon the successful completion of the Tourism & Hospitality Management program
- Gain Canadian work experience in Tourism & Hospitality, the fastest growing industries in the world
Program Description
Students acquire industry knowledge through an internationally recognized Tourism & Hospitality program, and gain Canadian work experience through a paid internship. Tourism & Hospitality are two of the fastest
growing industries, and the largest area of employment in the world.
Our Greystone graduates enjoy a wide variety of positions in many
career areas. The program is offered in 18 month periods, each
composed of a 50% academic and a 50% paid internship component.
Program Overview
- Academic Studies
Tourism and Hospitality Training at Greystone College, ILSC's sister school that specializes in vocational programs. Students will benefit from qualified instructors with years of experience in the industry. Classes are Monday to Friday 9am to 4pm (one hour for lunch).
Tutorial Study: Students must return for a 2 week course after the internship placement.
- Internship
Internship hours cannot exceed the study hours and the programs are designed to allow students to work an average of 20 to 25 hours per week. The internship positions vary depending on an employer's needs, and the student's English and professional skills. For some placements, the precise internship position may be determined once they arrive at placement locations.
Program Length
36 weeks of academic studies followed by 36 weeks of paid internship and 2 weeks of tutorial study.
Entry Requirements
- Students who are interested in attending Greystone College must have
completed (graduated from) their final year of general schooling.
- Successful applicants will be positive, proactive, and independent.
- International Students must demonstrate a high intermediate level of
English with our online written test and arranged speaking interview.
Note: The online written test is exempt if iBT 70, IELTS 6, ILSC I4 or CLB8 is presented. The online written test is exempt if ILSC's Hospitality Management Preparation Certificate program is completed.
Written and Oral English Tests: Applicants are required to take the THCM
on-line written test. Once successful with the written test, a phone interview will be arranged with a Greystone College Academic Director to assess
the spoken English level as well as personal motivation for this program.
If an applicant fails to meet the minimum requirements, they cannot be waived by either the institution or the student.
2012 Program Start Dates
Jan 3, Jan 30, Feb 27, Mar 26, Apr 23, May 21,
Jun 18, Jul 16, Aug 13, Sep 10, Oct 8, Nov 5, Dec 3
Start dates subject to change.
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