iBH PROGRAM

iBH PROGRAM

iBH (international Business and Hospitality Fundamentals) with Co-op

*This program has been approved by the Private Training Institutions Regulatory Unit (PTIRU) of the Ministry of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills.

** Graduating from this program does not make you eligible for a Post-Graduation Work Permit.

Students will learn fundamental skills to be successful in international business. They can be better equipped to work in a variety of industries that require both administrative and customer service support. Career Opportunities: Students will be prepared to work as general office Support Worker.  In addition, they have opportunities to work in the hospitality field and take on customer service roles.  

Learning Objectives: Upon completion of this program, the successful student will have reliably demonstrated the ability to:

  • Communicate more effectively in a business setting.
  • Develop a market-ready strategy for a service or product.
  • Research and present collected data in a professional and convincing manner suitable for a business environment.
  • Build and deliver boardroom quality presentations.
  • Complete a variety of work-related writing tasks including business letters, business reports, and emails.
  • Practically demonstrate the customer service skills that are particular to the hospitality and tourism sector.
Total Program Duration: 48 weeks

(excludes holidays and/or approved leave of absence)

In-Class Training: 24 weeks + Co-op Training: 24 weeks

In-Class Training

Course Details

Fundamentals I (4 Weeks)

  • Effective Communication

  • Presentation Skills

  • Resume Writing

  • Email Writing

  • Self Marketing

  • Business Documents

  • Time Management Systems/Attitudes

  • Working Styles

  • Networking

  • Workplace Cultures

  • Transferable Skills

Essential Business (6 Weeks)

  • Interview Skills

  • Workplace Communication

  • Debate Skills

  • Advanced Networking

  • Business Meetings

  • Report Writing

  • Negotiation Skills

  • Canadian Workplace/Culture

Business Development (6 Weeks)

  • Product Development Market Research

  • Market Segmentation

  • Employee Engagement

  • Marketing Mix Fundamentals

  • Performance Management

  • Organization Structures

Hospitality Fundamentals (6 Weeks)

  • Introduction to Hospitality: Hotel Industry

  • Introduction to Hospitality II: Food & Beverage

  • Introduction to Hospitality III: Cruise Lines & Casinos

  • Introduction to Travel & Tourism/Airlines

  • Business Communications & Module Project

  • Customer Service Management

  • Co-op Placement Skills & Preparation

Advanced Communications (Pre-recorded lecture)

  •  The students will learn to communicate more effectively when speaking with coworkers in a business setting.  They will get a better understanding and have a deeper appreciation in engaging with others on a more professional level.

* The above outline may be subject to change without notice.

Co-op Training

The Co-op (paid) work experience is a required part of the iBH program in which the student obtains practical skills relevant to the learning objectives of the program.

Program Start Dates

  • 06-Jan-25
  • 27-Jan-25
  • 03-Feb-25
  • 03-Mar-25
  • 07-Apr-25
  • 26-May-25
  • 23-Jun-25
  • 21-Jul-25
  • 18-Aug-25
  • 15-Sep-25
  • 17-Nov-25

Scheduled Academic Breaks

December 22, 2025 – January 2, 2026

Admission Requirements

  • High school graduate or 19 years of age or older at start of program
  • Successful completion of entrance assessment
    • (A) International students and non-native English speakers are required to pass a written entrance exam
      and an interview in English in order to demonstrate appropriate English proficiency
      – English written assessment: Students must obtain a minimum of 60%
      – Verbal English interview: Students must receive a score of 2.5 out 5 for English fluency to be
      admitted to GBC. Additionally, Students must achieve a minimum score of 3 out of 5 on the “Attitude
      and Demeanor” and “Clarity of Practicum and CO-OP Objectives” sections as stated in the GBC
      Student Assessment
    • (B) Applicants may be exempt from the English Assessment if they have the following:
      TOEFL IBT Score 50; PBT 465; CBT 145; ITP 460
      or TOEIC Score 650
      or IELTS Score 5
      or Certificate or Transcript for written and spoken English from a recognized English language school that
      states Intermediate English Proficiency (successful completion of an ESL Program).

Please note:
– Students who are exempt from the English assessment must obtain a minimum score of 3 out of 5
in the “Attitude and Demeanor” and “Clarity of Practicum and CO-OP Objectives” sections as
stated in the GBC Student Assessment (exempt from the English assessment) form

Tuition Fees

International

Tuition: $16,000
Application Fee: $200
Course Materials: $400
Other: $8

Domestic

Tuition: $16,000
Application Fee: $200
Course Materials: $400
Other: $8