Human Resources Management in Hospitality

Course code HOSP 1470

Credit 3.0

Length 45.0 hours

Course outline View

Students develop a fundamental understanding of human resources theory and practice with a focus on critical issues and emerging trends that impact managers in the hospitality industry. Students explore the changing needs of today’s diverse and inclusive work environment within a legal and ethical framework. Students investigate the processes of attracting, recruiting, selecting, training, managing and developing employees within a safe, respectful and healthy workplace culture. Students identify the necessary managerial competencies for building and leading effective teams.

Prerequisites

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What you will learn

  • Scope of human resources in hospitality industry
  • Group dynamics
  • Ethics, morals, professionalism in hospitality industry
  • Employment standards
  • Diversity
  • Recruitment, job specifications appraisals
  • Employee handbooks, orientations
  • Manager's role in creating a safe work environment
  • Conflict management
  • Health and safety
  • Legal aspects of human resources work
  • Design job descriptions
  • Working effectively with unions

How to register

This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.

Course schedules

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CRN# Duration Delivery Location
42648 January 5, 2026
to April 17, 2026
Lecture VCC Downtown Campus See full schedule

Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule.

CRN# Duration Delivery Location
42653 January 5, 2026
to April 17, 2026
Lecture VCC Downtown Campus See full schedule

Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule.

CRN# Duration Delivery Location
71770 September 1, 2026
to December 11, 2026
Lecture VCC Downtown Campus See full schedule

Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule.

Contact us

If you have any question, please email at advising@vcc.ca.

Additional information

Successful interview with a course instructor and department leader.

† This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.

Indigenous Territory Acknowledgment

VCC is located on the traditional territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) peoples, and we acknowledge our privilege to be here.