College Diploma – Hospitality – Hotel Operations Management – Compressed (1887)

The Hospitality – Hotel Operations Management two-year diploma program provides the business acumen, operational skills, and hands-on experience required to lead across all key departments in the lodging sector. The curriculum covers front-desk operations, housekeeping management, food and beverage, and human resources planning.

Key features of the program include:

• Real-World Training Facilities: Practical instruction in Centennial College’s four on-campus boutique-style guest rooms, 20,000 sq. ft. Event Centre, and The Local Café and Restaurant.

• Work-Integrated Learning (WIL): A 14-week practical field placement with leading hotel and hospitality partners.

• Industry Certifications: Graduates earn sought-after professional credentials, including Smart Serve, Safe Food Handlers, and CPR/First Aid.

Academic Qualification: Grade 12 / High School completion.

Minimum GPA: 50.0%

Minimum Language Test Scores:

• IELTS: 6.0

• TOEFL: 80.0

• PTE: 51.0

• Duolingo: 105

Conditional Admission: Direct admission applicants who have not yet completed an acceptable language test can apply and receive a conditional offer, provided valid qualifying test scores are submitted before a final offer letter is issued.

1. Entrance Scholarships (Centennial College - All campuses)
Value: $2,000 – $5,000 CAD (automatically applied for eligible international students).

Award Breakdown:

1-year program: $2,000 CAD (Year 1)

2-year program: $3,000 CAD ($2,000 in Year 1, $1,000 in Year 2)

3-year program: $4,000 CAD ($2,000 in Year 1, $1,000 in Years 2 & 3)

4-year program: $5,000 CAD ($2,000 in Year 1, $1,000 in Years 2, 3 & 4)

Eligibility Criteria:

Open to all nationalities.

Must be an international student starting their first main academic program at Centennial College (May 2026, September 2026, or January 2027 intake).

Exclusion: Second-program students, existing scholarship recipients, new ELL-only students, tuition-exempt students, and deferred applicants without study permits are ineligible.

2. International Mobility Scholarship (Centennial College - All campuses)
Value: $3,000 – $7,000 CAD (Total $3,000 awarded over 3 years; reaches up to $7,000 CAD when combined with the Entrance Scholarship).

Award Breakdown:

$1,000 CAD per year for 3 years.

A total of 90 scholarships available for Winter 2027 intake.

Eligibility Criteria:

Open to non-resident, non-citizen international students.

Fully accepted into Year 1 of a 3-Year Advanced Diploma program.

Minimum OSSD 70% or equivalent required.

Application deadline: October 30, 2026 (Requires a 100–200 word essay and CAD 2,000 tuition deposit paid).