Go KINGFISHERS!!!

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Bachelor of Tourism and Hospitality Degree

Nova Scotia

• Population of under 1 million– 11 universities– 13 community colleges– 100 high schoolsNow the new university

capital of Canada

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Tourism in Nova Scotia

• Visitors – 2.1 million• Revenue – $1.8 billion• Over 35,000 employed• Labour shortage

– 2025 shortfall of 9,400 jobs

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To be successful in tourism • Teamwork• Communications (listening,

empathy)• Guest/customer relations• Professional image (grooming,

attire, demeanor)• Comprehension of performance

standards• Realistic job/career expectations• Pride of service• Prioritizing needs of others over

needs of self

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Bachelor of Tourism and Hospitality Management• 4 year degree

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Salaries www.go2hr.caDirector of Sales and Marketing 63,539 – 78,271Executive Chef 57,122 – 69,839F & B Manager 40,511 – 51,546*Accommodations Service Mgr 39,780 – 48,689

*NOTE: over 30% of F & B servers in BC at least double their base salary when gratuities are factored in.

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Salaries

Example: Hotel General Manager (63,000 – 85,000)Base salary 74,000Food 9,000Car allowance 7,200Clothing/dry cleaning 1,500Travel 5,000Fitness membership 1,200Education 2,500Bonus 25% salary 18,500

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$118,900

Salaries – cont’d.

Catering Manager $42, 505 – $51, 405 ($46,000)Bonus 25% $11,500Gratuities 15% of revenue $20,000Food $5,000Dry cleaning $1,500Education $2,500

$86,500

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Some Things You Should Know…• Choosing a university isn’t easy.

That is why it is important to know how well regarded the university and its programs are.

• The Mount’s classes are really small. Class sizes range from 9 to 26, with an average class size of 20. - get a private school education for a public school price.

• Our graduates get jobs in the field and employers seek them out.

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• Our courses are delivered through the traditional classroom, multi-media, and distance learning. Can’t come to campus? Take your course online!

Distance + summer school classes = very flexible schedule for you

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Take advantage of the Mount’s exchange programs to study abroad!

We partner with 28 other universities in 14 countries

Austria

Sweden

England

Take courses in…

SpainHawaiiMexico

Hear from our Grads

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Adele –the Olympics• Thinking that you might be interested in knowing what one of

your past students is doing now, I thought that I would message you to say that I will be working at the Winter Games next month! I have accepted a supervisory position with Whistler Cooks Catering for the month of February. This company will be feeding athletes, their families, and delegates at the Whistler venues.

• I'm positive that the superior education and guidance that I received at the Mount have helped me in achieving this professional and personal goal!Therefore, I owe a lot of thanks to *YOU*!

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Maria got engaged in Australia

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While taking her Masters degree in Tourism in Australia

Tara – ManagerBrisbane Backpackers Resort

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“There’s a cheery buzz around the reception and beer garden of this colourful hostel swarming with backpackers.” - Lonely Planet 

Tasha – right here

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Other careers• Sales Director – Hilton Hotels• Revenue Manager– Westin Hotel • Fairmont Leadership Program• Delta Management Training Program• Pier 21 and other attractions• Nova Scotia Crystal• Restaurant Management• Spa managers• Hotel Manager, Ottawa• Event coordinator – Cunard center

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Events & Activities• Annual Business and Tourism Conference• Annual TIANS conference• Learning Passport• Career Panels• Vinnies Pub on campus• Student union – charities, fund raising• Battle of the Bands• Varsity athletics – soccer, basketball,

volleyball• Winter carnival• Study tour

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Try Us Out

• Be a Mount Student for the day.

• Contact your teacher to set up time

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