Unique in North America, this new bilingual advanced training program in international hotel management offers an educational model comparable to that of major European hotel schools. That's no surprise, since the ITHQ is a member of
The Leading Hotel Schools of the World, an organization consisting of the very best hotel schools and universities worldwide that offer advanced studies in hotel management.

Developed after consulting with global leaders in the hotel industry, it reflects key market trends and meets current requirements in the international hotel sector.

Offered in a work-study format over an uninterrupted two-year period, Advanced Studies in International Hotel Management (ASIHM) will allow you to become a manager who is familiar with the new requirements of a quickly evolving industry, and will qualify you for an executive position at the best hotels in the world.

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• Bilingual (English-French), unique program in North America, which takes a fresh look at the global hotel industry and takes into account the cultural characteristics of all clients.
• Work-study format over an uninterrupted two-year period, including two paid internships (in French and English) at upscale institutions: the first internship in Canada, and the second one abroad.
• Thanks to an exclusive ITHQ North American educational collaboration, students do internships at some prestigious Relais & Châteaux.
• In-depth examination of all aspects of hotel operations: development engineering, use of information technologies, marketing and financial management, to name just a few.
• Courses that are genuinely tailored to industry: performance management, work relations, revenue optimization, decision-making and managerial skills, etc.

This program has four terms:

The first and third terms are devoted to theoretical and practical concepts, while the second and fourth terms consist of several online courses, which are complementary to the six-month paid internships at an upscale Canadian or international hotel chain.

In addition to key business management concepts– management, marketing, management strategies, legal and financial aspects of hotel activities, etc. –ASIHM will enable you to acquire practical skills directly related to the hospitality industry.

Behaviour and people skills are also covered in the program in order to help you acquire the human skills of an effective and respected business leader. Lastly, the content is enhanced through the development of creativity and entrepreneurship, as well as the ability to innovate and demonstrate strategic vision.

Without a doubt, by the end of your two years of intensive training with the ITHQ's experienced teachers, guest instructors and industry leaders, you will be a much sought-after administrator, capable of anticipating the rapidly changing demands and needs of the international hotel industry.

• Behaviour and people skills;
• Leadership within Hotel Enterprises;
• Operations Engineering for Hotels and Food Service;
• Hotel Operations Management.

The first and third term courses are held during the day, while the second and fourth term courses are offered online. Internships are offered based on flexible schedules, often including summer months, evenings or weekends.

First term: The Hotel Manager and the Business

• Commercial aspect of the hotel industry
• The hotel as a business establishment
• Managerial accounting and hotel operations
• Developing leadership skills
• Managing rooms division operations
• Managing food service operations
• Strategic management in acquiring goods and services
• Improving interpersonal skills
• Optimizing the employee experience
• Introduction to the management of hotel technological tools

Second term: First internship - The Canadian Hotel Industry

• Occupation: Hotel manager
• Improving hotel front line skills
• Operations management: Peripheral hotel services
• Adapting to the hotel work life environment
• Developing sales skills

Third term: Hotel Managers and Stakeholders

• International legal frameworks for hotels
• Financial evaluation of the hotel assets
• Managerial and strategic decision making
• Managing the security of clients, employees and the hotel
• Creativity, innovation and change management
• Optimizing the customer experience
• Marketing hotel products and services
• Strategic revenue management
• Implementing new projects within the hotel
• The individual and upper management

Fourth term: Second internship – Foreign Companies

• Coordinating group activities
• Cultural aspects of the hotel work environment
• Evaluating the performance of hotel technological tools
• First Comprehensive Activity

Return to the ITHQ (2 weeks)

• Second Comprehensive Activity

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The ITHQ Foundation awards $10,000 academic scholarships to ASIHM students who meet certain criteria.

For more information on these academic scholarships, contact us by e-mail (heghi@ithq.qc.ca) or by phone (514-282-5108, ext. 4162 or toll free at 1-800-361-5111, ext. 4162).

This program is intended for both students and professionals throughout the world. To be eligible, you must nevertheless meet the following criteria:

On the basis of successfully completed studies in Québec:

• Have a Diploma of College Studies (DCS) or University degree, including one mathematics course (103, 105, 106, 107, 109, 112, 113, 122, 171, 203, 237, 300, 302, 307, 337 or 712), or any other collegial math course, or the equivalent (minimum R rating required: 25);
• Be proficient in written and spoken French and English (language skill evaluation tests* required for both languages, according to the candidates' language of study).

On the basis of successfully completed studies in another Canadian province:

• Have a diploma issued by an institution outside Québec after at least 13 years of studies or the equivalent, and have successfully completed one year of university studies, including the required mathematics course, ** with a minium B- average;
• Be proficient in written and spoken French and English (language skill evaluation tests* required for both languages, according to the candidates' language of study).

On the basis of successfully completed studies outside Canada:

• Hold a diploma equivalent to a Diploma of College Studies or University degree (French or international baccalaureate, or other university diploma) issued by a recognized institution and including an advanced mathematics course;
• Be proficient in written and spoken French and English (language skill evaluation tests* required for both languages, according to the candidates' language of study).

On the basis of experience:

Candidates who do not meet the stipulated admission requirements but who have program-relevant professional experience are invited to contact us so that we may analyze their particular case and potential program eligibility.

*Language tests: For more details, please consult the Admission page.
**For students from Ontario: 6 grade 12 U or M courses, including the course MHF Advanced Functions;
For students from other provinces: any advanced mathematics courses.

Interview

All selected candidates will be called for an admission interview (face-to-face or distance) in order to evaluate their work experience and level of motivation for a career in international hotel management.

Mathematics and language requirements for all candidates:

Candidates who do not meet the mathematics or language requirements will need to have successfully completed the following (as applicable) before registering for the second term of the program:

• One of the following mathematics courses: 103, 105,106, 107, 109, 112, 113, 122, 171, 203, 237, 300, 302, 307, 337, 712, or any other collegial math course, or an equivalent course;
  A language upgrade course in French or English.
  

After successfully completing all courses in this program, you will receive an Advanced Studies in International Hotel Management ITHQ Signature diploma and a Leading Hotel Schools of the World diploma.

Terms of payment

Terms 1 and 3	Quebec residents	Canadian students residing outside Quebec	International students
Upon registering for courses, i.e. two weeks at the latest after receiving your letter of admission to the program (or your readmission letter)	• $170 (incidental fees) • $1,500 (tuition fees) TOTAL : $1,670	• $170 (incidental fees) • $2,500 (tuition fees) TOTAL: $2,670	• $170 CAD (incidental fees) • $3,000 CAD (tuition fees) TOTAL : $3,170 CAD
By August 15	$1,500 (tuition fees)	$2,500 (tuition fees)	$3,000 CAD (tuition fees)
Before the first day of courses	$3,000 (tuition fees)	$5,000 (tuition fees)	$6,000 CAD (tuition fees)

Terms 2 and 4	Quebec residents	Canadian students residing outside Quebec	International students
Upon re-enrolling on March 1	• $175 (incidental fees) • $3,000 (tuition fees) TOTAL: $3,175	• $175 (incidental fees) • $5,000 (tuition fees) TOTAL: $5,175	• $175 CAD (incidental fees) • $6,000 CAD (tuition fees) TOTAL: $6,175 CAD

For all students
Please note that students must pay for the costs associated with internships and compulsory activities (including airplane tickets, visa(s), living expenses, etc.). Lastly, there are additional costs to purchase books and lecture notes.

Cancellation
The incidental fees are payable for each term of the program and are refundable, minus a $20 penalty, on the condition that you cancel your registration before the first day of courses (no refund thereafter).

For information on cancellation fees applicable to the tuition fess for this program, please contact the Registrariat department at 514-282-5113.

Consult the Admission page or call us at 514 282-5113 or toll-free at 1 800 361-5111, extension 5113.

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We can provide you with more information regarding the content and structure of this program. Feel free to ask questions by calling 514 282-5108, extension 4162, or 1 800 361-5111, extension 4162 (toll-free number), or by emailing us at: heghi@ithq.qc.ca.

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Download our program directory (in PDF format, French only), or obtain a copy by mail by filling out the online form.

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The information on this page is subject to change.