Hospitality and Tourism Administration 1805

Designed for those planning to build their futures in the tourism industry, this program truly reflects Canada’s second largest employment sector, which provides a diverse range of career opportunities. The tourism industry boasts revenue in excess of $61.4 billion, from 60,000 different companies that employ over 1.66 million Canadians coast-to-coast.

According to the Canadian Tourism Human Resource Council (CTHRC), forecasts suggest that between 2006 and 2015, 290,690 new jobs within the tourism industry will have been created.

Centennial’s three-year Hospitality and Tourism Administration program admits students at three points throughout the year. Courses cover a full-range of business practices in marketing, human resources, finance and industry operations – as applied to the entire hospitality and tourism field.
 
You will gain valuable work experience through an individualized industry internship that is designed to provide a practical foundation for your career. After graduation, many students continue on as full-time employees at their internship placements.

Career Outlook

Graduates are prepared to work in tourism and hospitality areas such as:

• Hotel and restaurant general management
• Human resources management
• Sales and marketing management
• Convention services coordination
• Tour coordination

Organizations hiring program graduates include:

• Tourism Toronto
• Starwood Hotels
• Hyatt Hotels
• Marriott Hotels
• SIR Corp
• Shoeless Joe’s Restaurants
• The Keg Restaurants

Program Highlights

• Students participate in a four-day per-week, 15-week industry internship in final semester
• Operational lab practice facilities are available
• The College houses full service hospitality management centre, on-site conference centre and state-of-the-art computer labs
• Advanced diploma earned is recognized in Canada and abroad, reflecting high standards of learning

Educational Partners

Qualified graduates may be eligible to participate in an articulated program with selected universities, institutes, and professional associations. These partnerships allow graduates to apply academic credit towards further study.

Our partners are:

• Athabasca University
• International Hotel Management Institute (Switzerland)
• Malaspina University-College (B.C.)
• Ryerson University
• Southern New Hampshire University (U.S.A.)
• University of Calgary
• University of Guelph
• University of New Brunswick
• University of South Carolina (U.S.A.)
• Royal Roads University (B.C.)

Testimonials

“Centennial’s applied program prepares the students for the real working world. We look forward to continue fostering our relationship with the hospitality school and the students.”

Mary Sardella, Four Seasons Hotel Toronto, Director of Human Resources, Centennial College Hospitality Graduate -1988

Centennial College expects students applying for admission to certificate or diploma programs to present at minimum an Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent or be 19 years of age or older. Possession of minimum admission requirements does not guarantee admission to the program.

Academic Requirements

• Compulsory English 12C or U or skills assessment, or equivalent

The qualification requirements and costs for each external accreditation, designation, certification or recognition are set by the granting body and not by Centennial College. In order to qualify for any of those external accreditations, designations, certification or recognition, students and graduates will need to follow the processes and meet the applicable requirements listed on the websites and materials of those external bodies.

Career Outlook

Organizations hiring program graduates include:

• Delta Hotels
• Fairmont Hotels
• Four Seasons Hotels
• InterContinental Hotels