It is a management integrated specialty course to introduce the students to direct industry work experience via the industrial training program (6 months paid internship)
As of June 1, 2026, the minimum wage in British Columbia is CAD $18.25 per hour. However, the actual wage may vary depending on the position, employer, industry experience, and responsibilities. Students should generally expect to receive at least the applicable minimum wage, with some employers offering a higher rate based on these factors.
No. Your workplace must be directly related to the hospitality, tourism, or travel sector, and you must be employed directly by the organization. Your internship placement must receive prior approval from the Internship Module Leader. For complete eligibility requirements and guidelines, please refer to the Internship Handbook.
It is a mandatory course for all BHM students in order to complete their BHM degree. It provides the opportunity to apply the knowledge and skills gained in college in a professional setting.
The BHM internship is offered quarterly, with intake periods in January, April, July, and October. The internship is normally completed over approximately six months and requires a minimum of 540 hours. Students may complete up to approximately 960 hours, but the total number of eligible internship hours must not exceed 1,000 hours. Holidays and other non-working periods are not counted toward the required hours.
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No. Under the current policy, a separate co-op work permit is not required. However, international students must maintain a valid study permit throughout the entire internship period and comply with all applicable immigration conditions. Students may contact the Registrar’s Office if they require further guidance.
No, your part-time job is not considered a part of the internship.
Any student applying for an internship should successfully complete the following courses:
90 credits including
The contact person in an emergency would be Nirmal Vasanth Internship Module leader, Dr. Gomes Director of BHM Faculty or any faculty member assigned by him.
No, you are not allowed to leave your internship without our prior approval from the BHM faculty of Acsenda.
In a situation of you being laid off due to unforeseen circumstances and no mistake of yours, Acsenda would find an alternative method to assess you.
No. The internship is a mandatory component of the BHM curriculum and carries six academic credits. You must successfully complete the internship to meet the program requirements and graduate.
If you fall sick, you are to follow the organization (the organization you work for) procedures and inform your immediate supervisor or manager.
It is illegal in Canada to demonstrate any sort of workplace harassment; in such a scenario you are to inform your Director of ASM at the earliest.
Your internship is assigned for 6 months and if you want to continue to work full-time you have to follow the Canadian Immigration rules and regulations for your status in Canada. The Acsenda School of Management is not responsible to allow any students to work full-time after 6 months. However, you are to follow the immigration requirements and follow the rules and regulations of the Host Country.
The internship is divided into Part 1 and Part 2, and each part includes specific assessments that students must successfully complete. For detailed information about the assessment requirements, please refer to the Internship Handbook and the respective Internship Course Outlines.
Students must remind their employers to complete the documents needed to validate the internship within the required timeframe and to draw up a certificate showing the start and end dates of the internship and the position held. This certificate must be handed into the Internships and Careers Office. Employers are encouraged to provide a letter of recommendation.
You should not change employers during your internship without prior approval from the Internship Module Leader. If you experience any workplace concerns or circumstances that may require a change, you must notify the Internship Module Leader within 48 hours.
Changing employers or leaving an approved internship without consultation and authorization may result in the internship hours being invalidated and the corresponding academic credits being withheld.
Acsenda School of Management investigates every violation of the Directive on Internships. The disciplinary measures taken may depend on the gravity of the situation, and require the student to go before a disciplinary committee. This committee may, after hearing both parties, decide to implement disciplinary measures that may include expulsion from the Acsenda School of Management.
Internship exemptions are not normally permitted. An exemption may be considered only for documented medical reasons, assessed on a case-by-case basis. Requests must be submitted at least three months in advance and require prior approval from the BHM Director.
Prior Learning Assessment Recognition means Acsenda recognizes your previous experience in the industry equivalent to the internship you would have to undergo as part of your course. However, the experience you possess should be as per the norms defined by Acsenda.
The internship credit transfer is eligible for those students who are currently working or worked in BC as a minimum of supervisory role in the hospitality sectors including hotels, restaurants, events management, etc. Also, a collection of total hours should be (20 hours per week as an international student so, 80 hours per month up to 12 months and total hours of 960 hours).
