Diploma in Hospitality and Tourism Management - Event Management
Do you enjoy creating unforgettable experiences and bringing plans to life? Whether it’s a lively music festival or a crucial business convention, the Hospitality and Tourism Management program specializing in Event Management can help you manage it all with finesse and professionalism.
This program prepares you for a fast-paced industry that values enthusiasm and adaptability. Gain a thorough understanding of the hospitality sector, paving the way for event job opportunities. Learn both theoretical knowledge and practical skills from experienced industry experts.
You’ll develop your communication, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills while gaining expertise in guest experience, sales and marketing strategies, and leadership.
Dive into the world of event and meeting planning, learning about various event types, from large-scale conventions to intimate VIP events. You’ll partner with industry leaders and bring events to life on and off campus, both large and small.
Other skills you’ll gain include contracts expertise and event operations, project planning and costing. You’ll learn how to negotiate with stakeholders and produce events that exceed client expectations. You’ll become skilled at project management, drafting detailed plans to ensure events stay within scope and budget.
If you enjoy working in a team and collaborating to achieve common goals, this dynamic industry awaits you. You will be able to explore diverse job roles available worldwide. Roles include event or banquet operations roles, special events manager, wedding or event coordinator, and facilities or venue manager.
Eventually, you’ll be ready for operations management, business development, and marketing roles. You could even start your own events or venue management business. The Hospitality and Tourism Management program specializing in Event Management will help pave your path to success in this exhilarating industry.
Intakes
- Jan
- May
- July
- Sep
Application Processing Time in Days: 30
Application Process
Minimum English Language Requirements
| English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
| Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
| Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
| Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
| Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
| Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
| Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
| Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
| Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
| Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
| Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
Quality starts with accountability. We are innovators who dream big, aim high and do what we say we'll do — and usually more. We learn from every opportunity and create bold solutions for the future.
We're better together. Collaboration means we work as a team to explore opportunities, talk things through to get the best result and trust each other enough to challenge convention, embrace crazy ideas and reach audacious goals. Building trust and creating success as a team is the core of our organization.
People come first. Our service focus sets us apart — we deliver a transformational experience that impacts students, alumni, employees, community and industry. Maintaining a high level of service strengthens our sense of community.
Our commitment to excellence drives us. We thrive on continuous improvement — through experimentation, refining the details, and being best-in-class in the classroom, on campus and in the community.
If our values match yours, make your mark at SAIT in a career fueled by innovation and impact.
PSW Opportunity
Eligibility for Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP):
Graduated from a designated learning institution (DLI) in Canada.
Desire to stay in Canada temporarily for work.
Important Note:
Graduating from a DLI doesn't automatically qualify you for a PGWP.
Validity of PGWP:
Depends on the length of the study program or the expiry date of your passport, whichever comes first.
Duration of PGWP Based on Study Program Length:
Less than 8 months (or 900 hours for Quebec credentials): Not eligible for PGWP.
At least 8 months (or 900 hours for Quebec credentials), but less than 2 years: PGWP may be granted for the same length as the study program (e.g., a 9-month program results in a 9-month PGWP).
2 years or more: PGWP may be valid for 3 years.
Completion of Multiple Programs:
PGWP may combine the lengths of each program if:
Each program is PGWP eligible.
Each program is at least 8 months (or 900 hours for Quebec credentials) in length.
Important Restriction:
You cannot obtain a PGWP if you already had one after completing an earlier program of study.
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Under Graduate Diploma or Certificate
- Duration: 02 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
41646 CAD
Average Cost of Living: 22895 CAD /year
Application Fee: 150 CAD
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