Overview

Based in Nelson, BC, you’ll be at the centre of epic mountain culture and have easy access to world-class ski resorts where you can sharpen your ski, snowboard and networking skills.

Covering all aspects of ski resort operations, our program gives you a unique blend of management skills and industry knowledge to prepare you for lasting leadership roles. The curriculum from Selkirk College contains specific industry course content not commonly available at post-secondary educational institutions.

Staying Ahead in a Changing Industry

The Ski Resort Operations and Management Program is reviewed annually by an advisory committee of senior ski industry representatives to ensure that content is current and that graduates are equipped with the latest useful knowledge and skills.

The aim of this program is to accelerate the movement of graduates into supervisory and management level positions. The program relies heavily on the ski industry to provide direct exposure to virtually all aspects of indoor and outdoor operations. Close contact with industry operations is provided through field trip visits that introduce students to industry supervisory and management personnel.

Graduate Careers Include

Administration, Human Resource Management

Guest Services, Rental and Retail Operations

Sales, Marketing and Special Events

Cat and Heliskiing Operations

General Management

Ski Patrol and Avalanche Control

Snowmaking, Grooming and Terrain Park Operations

Lift Operations, Maintenance, Construction

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Marketing

Computer Applications

Ski Area Risk Prevention and Management

Business Communications

Ski Resort Facilities Maintenance

Ski Area Planning

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-02 00:00:00

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More details

Applications are accepted approximately 12 months before the start date and are first qualified, first admitted

Language

English

Credits

63 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Nelson, Canada

Disciplines

Hospitality Management View 56 other Bachelors in Hospitality Management in Canada

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

Have graduated from a BC Senior Secondary School or equivalent, or

Be 19 years of age or over at the time of application, or

Be under 19 years of age but have a written recommendation from your Secondary School Principal

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

13950 CAD / year

≈ 13950 CAD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

3870 CAD / year

≈ 3870 CAD / year

Additional Details

Funding

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