This program prepares international graduates for an exciting career in the field of hospitality management in Canada. Students develop the specialized skills, industry specific knowledge and customer service-based abilities required to start or further their careers in the food and beverage or accomodations sector of the tourism industry.
Through in-class instruction and applied learning, students will gain an understanding of key concepts and performance standards to develop, operate and supervise hospitality operations. An engaging four-month paid, co-op placement allows students to gain valuable practical application of learning.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
A college diploma or university degree.
GRADUATION & PROGRESSION REQUIREMENTS
Students must achieve a GPA of 2.00 or greater, successfully complete all courses in the program, and achieve a minimum grade of C- in all core courses in order to graduate from this program.
ACCREDITATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS
Students in the Hospitality Management program will be given the opportunity to achieve certification in Responsible Beverage Service from SmartServe Ontario and Safe Food Handlers from Lambton County's Depart of Health.
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Graduates of this program will have the skills and knowledge required to assume front-line and supervisory positions in the hospitality industry including: resort/hotel sales, convention centre services, food and beverage establishments, festival/special event management, tourism bureaus, meeting/facility planning and administration.