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BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT STUDIES The program Snow Resort Fundamentals is a one-year program for people who love to ski or snowboard and want to explore career opportunities in the snow resort industry. Although difficult to imagine mere decades ago, snow resorts worldwide now offer a variety of challenging seasonal and year-round employment opportunities. This program offers you a foundation of transferable, practical skills and knowledge that can lead you to a number of successful careers in the snow resort industry. The program is closely aligned with snow industry partners who offer one paid co-op work placement in the winter, as well as hands-on learning opportunities during the summer and fall. Industry-specific courses taken over two academic semesters expose you to a variety of employment opportunities as well as possible areas for additional study. Students who successfully complete the Snow Resort Fundamentals certificate may transfer to the two-year Snow Resort Operations program. Graduate career opportunities • Snow school instructors and supervisors • Terrain park staff, lift operators, event staff, rental attendants and supervisors • Retail sales associates and marketing assistants Admission requirements OSSD or equivalent with • Grade 12 English (C or U) Mature students, non-secondary school applicants (19 years or older) and home school applicants may also be considered for admission. Eligibility may be met by applicants who have taken equivalent courses, upgrading, completed their GED and equivalency testing. For complete details refer to: GeorgianCollege.ca/admissions/policies-procedures/ Applicants who have taken courses from a recognized and accredited postsecondary institution and/or have relevant life/learning experience may also be considered for admission. Refer to the Credit Transfer Centre website for details: GeorgianCollege.ca/admissions/credit-transfer/ Graduation requirements Students are required to complete 7 mandatory courses • 2 communications courses • 1 optional course • 2 general education courses to be chosen from the college list • 1 co-op work term Start: September Location: Barrie Length: 1 year (2 semesters) Practical experience: 1 co-op work term Credential: Ontario College Certificate Apply to: ontariocolleges.ca (Code/Major: SRFN) Contact: 705.728.1968, ext. 1870 or 1280 Approximate first-year costs (based on previous year – subject to change): Tuition fees: $2,685.76 Student fees: $870.22 Program fees: $500 Co-op fees/term: $195 One-time fee: $112.46 Books: Costs vary by program; please check with co-ordinator SNOW RESORT FUNDAMENTALS (CO-OP) SRFN Communications courses To be chosen at time of registration Mandatory courses may include Microcomputer Applications Introduction to Marketing Resort Profit Centres Resort Design Concepts Snow Safety Snow Resort Operations Skills Programs and Events Optional courses may include Accounting Fundamentals Mixology Lift Functions and Maintenance Winter Sport Product Knowledge Snow School Management Resort Sport Technician Terrain and Trail Design Snow Management Risk Management Dynamics of Hospitality and Tourism Introduction to Hospitality Services Welding Techniques HOSPITALITY, TOURISM AND RECREATION GEORGIAN PROGRAM GUIDE 2015 / 2016 118