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Acsenda School Of Management

About â€‹acsenda School Of Management (asm)

Acsenda School of Management (ASM) offers two four-year undergraduate degree programs. The Bachelor of Hospitality Management (BHM) and Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA). The BHM and BBA are four-year undergraduate degree programs approved by the Ministry of Advanced Education and Skills Training in British Columbia, Canada under the Degree Authorization Act and the Degree Quality Assurance, Board.

A strong combination of 39 courses (123 credits) BHM degree is an unique learning opportunity in a cross-cultural environment where classes are small, student and faculty interactions are valued, and where the emphasis is on academic quality and student support. In the final year, students will take the six (6) credit-hour course Internship for hands-on working practice in the hospitality industry for six (6) months of paid internship. The primary purpose of the internship is to offer work experience and skill development in an enterprise enabling the student’s theoretical knowledge to be augmented through practical career-related work experience and preparing students for world-class hospitality management level experiences.


Capilano University

About Capilano University

Capilano University (then a college) was founded in 1968. In 1973, they opened their permanent campus in North Vancouver. Four years later, they opened kálax-ay the Sunshine Coast campus in Sechelt and CapU Lonsdale opened in 2020. Capilano University transforms the lives of learners, employees and communities with experiences and engagement opportunities to actualize their passion and potential. They are a dynamic and accountable place of thought and action that inspires imagination, prioritizes health and well-being and positively contributes to people and the planet.


Centre for English Studies (Vancouver)

About Centre for English Studies

For over 40 years, CES has been helping students learn English while immersing themselves in English-speaking cultures across multiple destinations. Our highly qualified teachers, holding top EFL and TESOL/CELTA qualifications, deliver exceptional courses in England, Ireland, and Canada.

CES combines language education with engaging social programs, cultural experiences, and a range of homestay and residential accommodations, creating a complete learning experience. Recognized for excellence, CES has received multiple awards and accreditations, including British Council, ACELS, EAQUALS, English UK, and Languages Canada. Several schools also serve as official IELTS and PEARSON test centres.

At CES, we go beyond teaching English and help you live it.


Excel Career College

About Excel Career College

Excel Career College provides need-driven, future-focused programs that prepare students for real-world success. Committed to diversity, inclusion, and empowerment, Excel fosters a learning environment that is intellectually, socially, and personally transformative. With a strong focus on industry relevance, Excel’s Hospitality Management program equips students with the skills and hands-on experience needed to thrive in the lodging and food and beverage industries. By integrating modern tools and practices, Excel ensures graduates are ready to excel in the evolving hospitality sector and beyond.


Fairleigh Dickinson University

About Fairleigh Dickinson University

Founded in 1942, Fairleigh Dickinson University is a not-for-profit, non-sectarian, multi-campus institution of academic excellence dedicated to the preparation of world citizens through global education. FDU has over 12,000 students at their two main campuses in New Jersey and over 1,200 students at their campus in Vancouver, Canada. FDU’s International School of Hospitality, Sports, and Tourism Management (ISHSTM) is one of the oldest hospitality programs in the U.S. and is consistently ranked by CEOWorld Magazine as one of the Top 10 Hospitality and Hotel Management Schools in the world. The ISHSTM offers an undergraduate program of Bachelor of Arts with a specialization in Hospitality and Tourism Management and a graduate program of Master in Hospitality Management Studies. Faculty are highly involved with industry organizations such as Destination BC and TIABC, and students complete industry-partnered projects and research relevant to British Columbia’s visitor economy. Check out their co-op offerings in our member portal today!


Kootenay Columbia College

About Kootenay Columbia College

Kootenay Columbia College (KCC) offers an accredited Tourism and Hospitality Management Diploma designed to equip students with the skills and knowledge needed for successful careers in hotels, restaurants, and the broader tourism industry. The program combines hands-on projects, case studies, and co-op placements to give students real-world experience in operations, marketing, finance, and tourism management.

With campuses in Nelson and Burnaby, KCC provides high-quality education across a range of programs while offering practical learning opportunities that prepare students for the workforce. All diploma programs are government-approved and eligible for BC Student Assistance funding, ensuring students receive accredited training that supports career growth.


Okanagan College

About Okanagan College

Corporate Training at Okanagan College is about bringing ongoing learning to your organization through customized contract training. They provide private training and team building for businesses, non-profit organizations, and professional associations. Whether you have a group of employees with a specific skills gap, want to provide training as a service for your own clients, or need a comprehensive training and development plan across your company, they can help. Their customized training includes: Industry specific instructors, Tailored curriculum, Training at your location, theirs, or online, Custom training dates, and Assistance with government grants. Okanagan College can deliver your training where and when you need it.


Royal Roads University

About Royal Roads University

Royal Roads University is a publicly funded, applied research university that has focused on lifelong education since 1995. No matter what stage of your education, career and life, they warmly welcome you to explore the history, present and future of their university.


Western Community College

About Western Community College

Western Community College has been serving the Vancouver community since 2012. Western Community College has proven to be a catalyst in bringing success and satisfaction into the lives of many students, who are pursuing and furthering their careers in the fields of Health Care, Community Support, Accounting & Bookkeeping, Information Technology, Hospitality & Tourism and Business Management. At Western Community College, they are dedicated to a unique policy of providing individualized attention to each student, by consistently managing an appropriate instructor to student ratio, and helping each student to develop a career plan that meets their objectives for their career development.


Vancouver Community College

About Vancouver Community College

Vancouver Community College (VCC) is one of British Columbia’s largest and oldest public post-secondary institutions, offering over 140 programs across a wide range of disciplines, including hospitality, culinary and baking, business administration, digital marketing technology, information technology, and more. With a focus on hands-on, industry-relevant learning, VCC is committed to providing students with real-world experience that leads to meaningful employment. This commitment is evident in learner and employment outcomes; 96% of students are satisfied with the quality of instruction and VCC graduates hold a 91% employment rate.

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