College Diploma – Hospitality and Tourism Management – Entrepreneurship and Innovation

The Hospitality and Tourism Management – Entrepreneurship and Innovation 2-year diploma program prepares students with the knowledge, dynamic skills, and entrepreneurial mindset required to launch new hospitality ventures or drive innovation within established organizations.

• Core Focus & Specialization: Covers guest experience delivery, sales and marketing, service and applied leadership, and financial management. The Entrepreneurship and Innovation specialization introduces design thinking, new venture planning, trend analysis, gap identification, and creative product development.

• Flexible Electives & Work Experience: Features elective choices across other hospitality specializations, a 400-hour industry internship between Year 1 and Year 2, and a comprehensive capstone business pitch project.

• Job Insights:

  • Canada: Average salary of $55,026/yr (Range: $38K – $87K) | 7,242 jobs advertised (July 2026).

  • Alberta: Average salary of $56,029/yr (Range: $39K – $88K) | 1,365 jobs advertised (July 2026).

Academic Background:

• Minimum Level of Education Completed: Grade 12 / High School

• Minimum GPA: 50.0%

Language Requirements:

• Minimum Language Test Scores: IELTS 6.0 | TOEFL 80.0 | PTE 53.0 | Duolingo 115

• Conditional Admission: Available by completing English courses prior to the academic program if valid test scores are not yet provided.

PGWP Ineligibility: This program is NOT eligible for the Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP). The PGWP Program enables graduates to gain valuable Canadian work experience based on fields corresponding to long-term occupational shortages.
IRCC Disclaimer: The final decision on PGWP approval rests solely with Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). Students are advised to check eligibility criteria on the official IRCC website.
General Admission Note: Program requirements serve only as a guide and do not guarantee admission. Valid language test results are required for direct admission before receiving a final offer letter.