Hospitality Foundations
How To Apply
Program Details
- Program Code2121
- SchoolSchool of Hospitality, Tourism and Culinary Arts
- CredentialOntario College Certificate
- Program TypePost-secondary program
- Program Length1 year/ 2 semesters
- LocationProgress Campus
- Emailhospitality@centennialcollege.ca
- Telephone416-289-5000, ext. 52569
Program Availability
- Program Overview
- Courses
- Career Options and Education Pathways
- Admission Requirements
- How to Apply
- Tuition and Fees
- Program Vocational Learning Outcomes
- Feast On®
- The Ocean Wise Program
- SMART accreditations
- Advising
Centennial College's Hospitality Foundations program has been specially designed as a pathway to enable international students to enter the School of Hospitality, Tourism and Culinary Arts and then transition into one of its diploma programs.
In the courses of this hospitality certificate program, you'll learn both the core job skills required for the dynamic hospitality industry as well as the language skills to successfully communicate in English with colleagues, employers and guests.
Program Overview
Centennial College's Hospitality Foundations program has been specially designed as a pathway to enable international students to enter the School of Hospitality, Tourism and Culinary Arts and then transition into one of its diploma programs.
In the courses of this hospitality certificate program, you'll learn both the core job skills required for the dynamic hospitality industry as well as the language skills to successfully communicate in English with colleagues, employers and guests.
Courses
Career Options and Education Pathways
Program Highlights
- Smaller class sizes will allow for more individualized attention.
- The pace of the Hospitality Foundations program's delivery will be carefully measured.
- You'll enjoy specially-crafted learning experiences delivered by sensitive and experienced instructors and professors.
- The program will place a strong emphasis on the use of English in all of its aspects.
- Upon successful completion of Hospitality Foundations, you'll be invited to join any program of your choice in the School of Hospitality, Tourism and Culinary Arts.
Career Outlook
- Front desk agent
- Room agent
- Room attendant
- Host
- Server
Education Pathways
Graduates of this Hospitality Foundations certificate program have the opportunity to apply learning achieved at Centennial for credits toward further study at the degree level. Listed below are the degrees from partnering institutions that are available for this program.
Please note that each partner has minimum admission requirements to be met in order to qualify for transfer credits, which are assessed by the receiving partner institution.
| Partner Institution | Degree |
|---|---|
| Algoma University | Bachelor of Business Administration |
| Bachelor of Arts – Finance and Economics | |
| Nipissing University | Bachelor or Honours Bachelor of Arts in multiple majors |
Please visit our website at //centennial.adv-pub.moveonca.com/outgoing-home/ for more information on articulation agreements.
For pathways to other Ontario post-secondary institutions, please visit ONTransfer.
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD), or equivalent, or mature student status (19 years or older)
- Grade 12 English (C or U), or equivalent (minimum grade required), or take the Centennial English Admission Test
Note: Applicants to Centennial College post-secondary programs in the areas of Hospitality, Tourism and Culinary Arts, with scores of 140 or 141 on the Centennial College English Skills Assessment, are advised to take this program first as a pathway to their program of choice.
Additional Requirements
How to Apply
Applicants cannot apply directly to this program.
This program is an "Alternate Offer" for applicants who apply to, but do not meet admission requirements for a Centennial College post-secondary program in the area of Hospitality, Tourism and Culinary Arts.
Tuition and Fees
Fees noted below are estimates only. Tuition is based on two semesters, beginning Fall 2024.
| Student | Tuition (2 Semesters) | Ancillary Fees | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canadian | $2,721.00 | $1,247.34 | $3,968.34 |
| International | $16,649.00 | $1,735.52 | $18,384.52 |
Program Vocational Learning Outcomes
Program Vocational Learning Outcomes
Program Vocational Learning Outcomes describe what graduates of the program have demonstrated they can do with the knowledge and skills they have achieved during their studies. The outcomes are closely tied to the needs of the workplace. Through assessment (e.g., assignments and tests), students verify their ability to reliably perform these outcomes before graduating.
- Apply theoretical principles in small and large-scale food production.
- Apply health and safety skills in a practical hospitality environment.
- Identify, and select the appropriate procedures necessary in maintaining the integrity of ingredients while producing safe and sanitary food.
- Produce nutritional food in a cost-effective manner.
- Apply basic customer service strategies to meet the requirements of the hospitality industry.
- Utilize appropriate vocabulary, terminology and communicative strategies necessary in the hospitality workplace.
- Apply basic mathematical skills necessary to be successful in the hospitality industry.
- Evaluate how earth sciences (i.e. land formations, reefs, currents, climate, etc.) impact tourism.
- Apply financial/organizational strategies utilized in the hospitality industry.
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SMART accreditations
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Alba Govea Diez, Hospitality Foundations, Graduate, 2016This program is full of a diversity of topics that broaden your knowledge and give you the tools to be prepared in this hospitality industry. All the experience gained is provided by renowned professors. I am very proud to have studied at Centennial College and to be part of a generation that will bring great value to the hospitality industry.
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