Tourism is the world’s fastest growing sector; in Canada alone there are 1.66 million people employed in tourism-related occupations with a projection of 1.9 million by 2015. The Hospitality and Tourism Management program will prepare you for this demanding and exciting career with a focus on active learning and industry-specific experience.
Students will be taught the framework to become employed within the hospitality and tourism field in a management/supervisory capacity and will graduate with an extensive knowledge of this field, allowing them to gain entrance in a variety of roles upon graduation. Graduates work in various areas including event planning, sales, destination marketing organizations, local tourism operations, lodging and food and beverage.
Students will enjoy the smaller class sizes and individual attention from dedicated and qualified faculty members. In-class training is complemented with a one-week international field study at a major tourism destination (domestic opportunities are also available), where students learn an appreciation for another culture. Each student is required to participate in a co-op resulting in a three to four month paid industry work placement. Additional training is offered through practical experience working in Lambton’s Creations Fine Dining Restaurant collaboratively with Culinary Management students.
Your opportunities are endless with a diploma in Hospitality and Tourism Management!
This program has a Guaranteed Transfer of Credits agreement with St. Clair County Community College and Ferris State University. This agreement allows you to complete a Business Administration - Hospitality and Tourism - Bachelor of Science Degree.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
O.S.S.D. or equivalent with:
Grade 12 English C or U
Course equivalencies can be obtained through Academic Upgrading and Pre-Programs at Lambton.
Mature applicants must be at least 19 years of age by the start of classes and be out of secondary school for at least one year. Mature applicant testing is available in the Counselling Department. The test(s) will demonstrate equivalency in required admission subjects. For more information please contact the Counselling Department at ext 3412.
PROGRESSION REQUIREMENTS
The progression requirements are currently undefined. Please revisit the program page for updates.
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Program graduates have found employment around the world, from Ontario to Scotland and Alberta to Australia. Graduates find positions in the Hospitality and Tourism industry in operational and management positions in such areas as: Hotel, Cruise and Resort Operations; Tourism Services; Food and Beverage Management; Event and Conference Planning; Inbound Tourism and Attractions; Sales and Promotion; Concierge and Guest Services.