Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT)

College Diploma – Hospitality and Tourism Management – Event Management

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Canada

College / Diploma CA$20,559/yr

Program overview

The Hospitality and Tourism Management – Event Management 2-year diploma program prepares students for dynamic careers across all facets of the meeting and event planning industry, ranging from corporate conventions to live music festivals.

  • Core Focus & Specialization: Combines foundational hospitality management—guest experience delivery, sales and marketing, service leadership, and financial management—with specialized event management skills. Students learn contract and stakeholder negotiations, event strategy planning, and risk management.

  • Applied Learning: Features hands-on practice bringing real events to life on campus and with industry partners, ranging from small-scale VIP gatherings to large-scale public events and festivals.

  • Job Insights:

    • Canada: Average salary of $57,054/yr (Range: $37K – $89K) | 984 jobs advertised (July 2026).

    • Alberta: Average salary of $55,374/yr (Range: $37K – $83K) | 111 jobs advertised (July 2026).

Eligibility & requirements

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.

Additional notes

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.

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