One of the biggest benefits to graduates is the diversity of careers available, whether close to home or around the world. RDC graduates have chosen careers such as Front Office Manager, Sales and Marketing Manager, Restaurant Manager, Food and Beverage Manager, Human Resources Manager, Event Coordinator and Entrepreneur.

Our graduates have earned positions with major hotel, food service and tourism operations throughout Canada and the World. Hong Kong, Great Britain, Switzerland, Mexico, Australia, the Cayman Islands and the United States are a few countries where our graduates have chosen to work.

The Hospitality and Tourism Program may provide graduates with advanced standing in various university degree programs:

• University of New Brunswick (Saint John) - Bachelor of Applied Management in Hospitality and Tourism
• University of Lethbridge - Bachelor of Management
• Athabasca University - Bachelor of Administration/Bachelor of Professional Arts, Communication Studies Major
• University of Calgary - Bachelor of Hotel and Resort Management
• Malaspina University College - Bachelor of Tourism Management
• Royal Roads University - Bachelor of Arts in International Hotel Management

Please contact the Chairperson for further information.

1. High School Diploma

OR

2. General Equivalency Diploma

OR

3. Mature Student

You must be 19 years of age or older, out of high school at least one full year before the program starts, AND obtain a satisfactory mark (score of 50% or greater) on a test of basic English and Math administered by the College and a score of 2 or higher on a writing sample.

Note: While not an admission requirement for the program, some practicum agencies and field placements may require Criminal Record Checks of students working in their organizations. Information about obtaining Criminal Record Checks will be provided to students after they have been admitted to the program. Prospective students who have a criminal record should discuss the matter with the department Chair prior to applying for admission.

Note: In addition to the program admission requirements applicants, whose first language is not English, must demonstrate English language proficiency. Refer to the Admission section of the Academic Calendar for further information. https://rdc.ab.ca/future-students/admissions/admission/application-information

A student must pass all courses and achieve a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 to graduate from the certificate or diploma program.

Field Work placements will require the student to pay for living expenses and have proper attire for the workplace.

Students participating in Food and Beverage Labs are required to provide their own uniforms and proper footwear.