The guiding principle of the Resort and Hotel
Management program is student centered
involvement through both classroom and project
based learning. During the school year our students
are involved in organizing and supporting Selkirk
College as a host institution for special events and
conferences. Students participate in a professional
internship program consisting of five months in the
summer and fall between the first and second year of
the program.

BECOME PROFICIENT IN

— Tourism Management

— Organizational leadership
Business communications

— Hotel and resort management
Food and beverage management
Event planning

Admission Requirements

— Grade 12 completion with a"C" or better in English
12 or equivalent.

— Submission of a résumé and an official high school
transcript.

Completion of a personal interview. Where
circumstances make a personal interview
impractical, a telephone interview may be
conducted. Note: Interview results are not used
as criteria for admissions.

All applicants must complete pre-admission
assessment of language and mathematics skills
unless specifically exempted. This assessment
does not affect admissibility to a program,

but is only for purposes of providing advisory
information to applicants about their levels of
academic skills in relation to the demands of

the program to which they are applying. The
results are intended to help applicants in their
course planning; to allow them to make informed
decisions regarding their readiness for enrolment;
to improve student success in our courses and/
or programs, and to reduce attrition due to lack of
adequate skills. Registration will not be deemed
to be complete until such assessment has been
done.Exemptions will be granted to students who
have already completed relevant post-secondary
courses in mathematics and/or English. To obtain
an exemption, please provide an appropriate
transcript to the Admissions Office.

— Itis strongly recommended that students have
keyboarding skills and an understanding of
Windows before starting the program.

— Additional expenses and travel are a requirement
of this program and are the responsibility of the
student. Approximately $500 should be budgeted
to cover these expenses.

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PRIOR LEARNING ASSESSMENT

Selkirk College recognizes experience and expertise
gained by students prior to entry into College
programs. Through a prior learning assessment
(PLAR) process, a student may receive course
credits for knowledge and experience acquired in the
workplace. Through an interview and documentation
process including the student, a PLAR advisor, and
the instructor, the student's experience is evaluated
in relation to the course requirements. Through PLAR
a student may receive credit for one or more courses
in a given program.

Important Dates

2017
September 5th - Year 1 Fall start date

October 2nd - Year 2 Fall start date
2018

January 8 - Winter term start date

Careers

Selkirk graduates are equipped to move into
supervisory positions in a wide range of planning
and supervisory capacities across the entire
spectrum of the resort and hotel industry.

FUTURE CAREER OPTIONS

— Resort and hotel supervisory positions (customer
service, human resources, marketing, etc.)

— Food and beverage supervisors in establishments
of all sizes and settings

— Tour sales, planning, and coordination

— Tourism positions with organizations from local
chambers of commerce to provincial ministries

— Conventions, event planning, consulting, packaging
and programming, sales and coordination

Program Courses

RHOT 150 - TOURISM: AN
INDUSTRY PERSPECTIVE

This course provides an overview of the tourism
industry, examining the interrelationships between
the eight sectors, and the economic, environmental,
cultural, and social impact of tourism. Topics include
the following: sectors of the tourism industry; size,
scope, and infrastructure; definitions and conceptual
models, trends, and current issues, travel motivators,
career opportunities, ethical issues, tourism as

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a community-based industry, the geography of
tourism in BC and Canada, and the role of tourism
organizations.

RHOT 152 - SUPERVISORY HOUSEKEEPING
AND MAINTENANCE

This course provides an overview of the fundamentals
of housekeeping and maintenance management in

a hotel and resort setting. Areas discussed include:
the role of the executive housekeeper, maintenance
manager, labour cost control, scheduling, budgeting,
cleaning procedures, material planning, and laundry
operations. You will discuss energy saving trends and
the environmental stewardship of hotels and resorts.

RHOT 153 - ORGANIZATIONAL LEADERSHIP
FOR THE RESORT INDUSTRY

This course focuses on how individuals function
effectively in organisations by examining behaviour
from individual, small group, inter-group and
organisational perspectives. A participatory

model using experiential exercises illustrates how
groups help or hinder the organisation. Topics
include: communication models, strategies for
effective leadership, leadership styles, motivational
techniques, group dynamics and behaviour, stress
management, delegation, organisational structure
and change, and values and attitudes. Students
learn how to become effective members of groups by
working together towards common goals.

RHOT 155 - COMPUTER APPLICATIONS

This course will provide the student with a general
introduction to computers and Microsoft application
software. Setting up and using e-mail and Moodle is
emphasized, as assignments will be submitted to the
instructor via this venue. The student will also explore
and utilize the web and/or online libraries, searching
for information for class assignments.

In the second segment, the student will assimilate
the basics of Microsoft Word 2010 with regards

to correct formats for posters/announcements,
résumés, research papers, envelopes, letters,
tables and newsletters including all page and print
enhancements. Form letters, mailing labels and
directories are also covered using the Mail Merge
function.

The third section will cover the basics of Microsoft
Excel 2010, using a number of commands to enhance
a worksheet, chart sheets, templates and graphs.
Page and print enhancements will also be utilized.

The final section covers the integration of Word 2010
and Excel 2010.

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