Hospitality and Tourism Administration
How To Apply
Program Details
- Program Code1805
- Ministry NameHospitality and Tourism Administration
- SchoolSchool of Hospitality, Tourism and Culinary Arts
- CredentialOntario College Advanced Diploma
- Program TypePost-secondary program
- Program Length3 years/ 6 semesters
- LocationProgress Campus
- Emailhospitality@centennialcollege.ca
- Telephone416-289-5000, ext. 52569
- 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
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Centennial College's Hospitality and Tourism Administration Advanced Diploma, with a 50 year history of helping develop leaders, will prepare you for an industry that employs one in 10 people around the world.
The Tourism Industry Association of Ontario data shows that in 2019 Tourism in Ontario was a $36 billion a year industry, with more than 200,000 businesses and 400,000 employees. Tourism HR Canada projects the tourism workforce in Canada will grow to 2.1 million jobs, exposing a labour and skills shortage in more than 400 job types in accommodation, food and beverage, transportation, entertainment and travel services. Now recovering from the impact of Covid-19, Tourism and Hospitality is once again one of the fastest growing global industries which means opportunity for hospitality and tourism graduates.
As the only three-year advanced diploma in hospitality and tourism in Ontario, since 1970 program graduates have become global industry leaders in diverse careers, from event experts and tour operators to destination marketers and hotel general managers. Many graduates also continue their education through enhanced mobility to leading universities.
Curriculum will uniquely combine in-depth, holistic academic study with hands-on experiential learning, includes built-in breaks to facilitate work experience and culminates in a 14-week work-integrated learning experience in the industry. You'll also graduate work-ready with important industry certifications such as Smart Serve, Safe Food Handlers, TICO Travel Counsellor Certification and CPR.
By combining and building on the best and most innovative hospitality and tourism education, this advanced diploma will help you enter the industry with technical skills, industry-specific knowledge and business acumen to embark on an unlimited and accelerated journey of career success in global hospitality and tourism.
Please note: If you're an international student, you won't be eligible for your post-graduation work permit if you take a semester off from your learning. Always talk to your student advisor before planning your time with Centennial College. We want you to enjoy your entire experience and are here to help you with your learning journey.
Tourism HR Canada's SMART accreditation
Tourism HR Canada has honoured Hospitality – Hotel Operations Management two-year diploma program and Hospitality and Tourism Administration three-year advanced diploma program with its SMART + Premium status, which means the programs exceed basic tourism industry standards. Centennial College is among the first colleges and universities in Canada to receive the SMART accreditation — and the only one to have two programs recognized for demonstrating tourism-related programming that exceeds industry standards.
Program Overview
Centennial College's Hospitality and Tourism Administration Advanced Diploma, with a 50 year history of helping develop leaders, will prepare you for an industry that employs one in 10 people around the world.
The Tourism Industry Association of Ontario data shows that in 2019 Tourism in Ontario was a $36 billion a year industry, with more than 200,000 businesses and 400,000 employees. Tourism HR Canada projects the tourism workforce in Canada will grow to 2.1 million jobs, exposing a labour and skills shortage in more than 400 job types in accommodation, food and beverage, transportation, entertainment and travel services. Now recovering from the impact of Covid-19, Tourism and Hospitality is once again one of the fastest growing global industries which means opportunity for hospitality and tourism graduates.
As the only three-year advanced diploma in hospitality and tourism in Ontario, since 1970 program graduates have become global industry leaders in diverse careers, from event experts and tour operators to destination marketers and hotel general managers. Many graduates also continue their education through enhanced mobility to leading universities.
Curriculum will uniquely combine in-depth, holistic academic study with hands-on experiential learning, includes built-in breaks to facilitate work experience and culminates in a 14-week work-integrated learning experience in the industry. You'll also graduate work-ready with important industry certifications such as Smart Serve, Safe Food Handlers, TICO Travel Counsellor Certification and CPR.
By combining and building on the best and most innovative hospitality and tourism education, this advanced diploma will help you enter the industry with technical skills, industry-specific knowledge and business acumen to embark on an unlimited and accelerated journey of career success in global hospitality and tourism.
Please note: If you're an international student, you won't be eligible for your post-graduation work permit if you take a semester off from your learning. Always talk to your student advisor before planning your time with Centennial College. We want you to enjoy your entire experience and are here to help you with your learning journey.
Tourism HR Canada's SMART accreditation
Tourism HR Canada has honoured Hospitality – Hotel Operations Management two-year diploma program and Hospitality and Tourism Administration three-year advanced diploma program with its SMART + Premium status, which means the programs exceed basic tourism industry standards. Centennial College is among the first colleges and universities in Canada to receive the SMART accreditation — and the only one to have two programs recognized for demonstrating tourism-related programming that exceeds industry standards.
Courses
Career Options and Education Pathways
Companies Offering Jobs
- Accommodations
- Food and beverage
- Attractions and entertainment industries
- Transportation services
- Travel services
- Economic and destination development
- Festival and events
- Sales and marketing
Program Highlights
- Experiential learning in our new state-of-the-art facilities including a restaurant, event centre and guest rooms.
- Access to passionate industry experienced instructors with innovative learning opportunities such as applied research and international experiences.
- SMART+ certified curriculum features job-ready certifications and content inspired by the input of an engaged advisory group of industry leaders.
- Advanced level academic and hands on study increases the breadth and depth of future employment opportunities and advanced study opportunities.
Career Outlook
- Hotel and resort general management
- Hotel and resort sales
- Hotel and resort marketing
- Hotel operations
- Hotel and resort front desk
- Food and beverage management
- Meeting and events coordinator/manager
- Groups and incentive specialist
- Conference and meetings providers
- Inbound and outbound tour operators
- Outbound tour sales
- Organizing and operations
- Transportation air and rail specialist
- Transportation coach
- Retail travel sales and counselling specialist
- Government and associations
- Community and economic development specialist
- Sales and Marketing specialist
Education Pathways
The Hospitality and Tourism Administration program is the only one in Ontario. This 3-year advanced diploma has an extensive history of graduates continuing on to study at leading education institutions around the world. Graduates have the opportunity to apply learning achieved at Centennial for credits toward further study at institutions both in Canada and around the world. Listed below are the degrees from partnering institutions 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 or Honours Bachelor of Arts in multiple majors |
| Bachelor of Science in multiple majors | |
| Athabasca University | Bachelor of Commerce post diploma |
| Bachelor of Commerce with major post diploma | |
| Bachelor of Human Resources and Labour Relations post diploma | |
| Bachelor of Management (3-year) post diploma | |
| Griffith University | Bachelor of International Tourism and Hotel Management |
| Guelph, University of | Bachelor of Commerce in Hospitality and Tourism Management |
| IMI International Management Institute Switzerland Ltd. | Honours Bachelor of Arts in International Hotel and Tourism Management |
| Bachelor of Arts with Honours in International Culinary Arts | |
| Lakehead University | Bachelor or Honours Bachelor degree in any major |
| Laurentian University | Bachelor or Honours Bachelor of Arts in multiple majors |
| Nipissing University | Bachelor or Honours Bachelor of Arts in multiple majors |
| Ontario Tech University | Honours Bachelor of Arts in Educational Studies |
| Ottawa, University of | Honours Bachelor of Commerce |
| Royal Roads University | Bachelor of Arts in Global Tourism Management |
| Bachelor of Arts in International Hotel Management | |
| Seneca Polytechnic | Honours Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies |
| SHMS Swiss Hotel Management School | Honours Bachelor of Arts - International Hospitality and Events Management |
| Honours Bachelor of Arts - International Hospitality Management | |
| York University | Bachelor or Honours Bachelor of Arts in multiple majors |
| Honours Bachelor of Science | |
| Honours Bachelor of Public Administration |
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
Additional Requirements
How to Apply
1. Apply Online
Domestic Students
If you are applying through the Better Jobs Ontario Program, please apply at the Employment Training Centre (Progress Campus). The Better Jobs Ontario Program is a funding initiative for those who have been laid-off and are in need of training. For more information go to Better Jobs Ontario Program.
If you have previously attended a full-time program at Centennial College, you may be eligible for a Program Transfer. Visit Enrolment Services at any Campus for information.
All other applicants must apply online at Ontariocolleges.ca. A non-refundable application fee of $125 must accompany applications. The fee is payable online, by telephone, online banking, by mail, or in-person to Ontariocolleges.ca. For more information go to Ontariocolleges.ca Application Fees.
International Students
Apply directly to Centennial College here.
2. Submit Documents
Domestic Applicants
Current Ontario high school students and graduates from Ontario high schools: Notify your guidance counsellor that you have applied to college and your school will forward transcripts to Centennial College via Ontariocolleges.ca.
Graduates of college/university, or high school outside Ontario but within Canada: You are responsible for requesting that your educational institute sends any required documents and transcripts to Ontariocolleges.ca.
Domestic applicants who attended school outside of Canada: If you are submitting transcripts to meet admission requirements, you must have the transcripts assessed by an independent credential assessment agency such as World Education Services (WES) or International Credential Assessment Service (ICAS). For more information go to Submitting your Transcripts.
International Applicants
Please refer to the International Education Application Guide.
3. Confirm Your Offer of Admission
Offers of Admission are sent by mail to eligible applicants. When you receive your offer, you must login to your account at Ontariocolleges.ca and confirm before the Deadline to Confirm noted in your offer letter.
You may confirm only one college and one program offer at a time.
You must confirm your offer by the Deadline to Confirm noted in your Offer of Admission letter or your seat may be given to another applicant.
When you confirm your Offer of Admission at Centennial College you are given access to your personal myCentennial account where you can check your email, grades, register for courses, pay tuition fees, and see your class timetable.
4. Pay Fees
Centennial fees statements are sent by email to your personal email account and to your myCentennial email account. Fees statements are not mailed.
You must make a minimum payment by the Fees Deadline noted in your Fees Statement or your seat may be given to another applicant.
5. Build Your Timetable (Register for Courses)
Build your timetable (web-register for courses) at my.centennialcollege.ca.
Fall registration begins mid-July
January registration begins mid-December
May registration begins mid-April
Your web-registration will not open if:
You have not submitted your minimum fee payment by the deadline
You received a Conditional Offer of Admission and you have not met the conditions of your offer.
Once you have paid your fees or have made appropriate arrangements, register for your courses online through myCentennial.
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 | $1,741.73 | $4,462.73 |
| International | $16,649.00 | $2,229.91 | $18,878.91 |
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.
- Promote an industry and workplace service culture by adopting a positive attitude and professional decorum, accommodating diverse and special needs, and contributing as a team member.
- Develop and deliver service excellence that anticipates, meets and/or exceeds individual expectations, as well as organizational expectations, standards and objectives.
- Develop marketing plans that use marketing concepts, market research, social networks, sales and revenue management strategies, relationship management skills and product knowledge to promote and sell hospitality and tourism products, services, and customer experiences.
- Apply business and revenue models as well as accounting, budgeting, financial and administration skills to support the effective management and operation of a variety of organizations delivering hospitality and tourism products, services, and customer experiences.
- Create organization and workplace systems, processes, policies and standards that ensure efficient, safe, secure, accessible and healthy hospitality and tourism operations in adherence with legal obligations and regulations.
- Use appropriate technologies and systems to create and enhance the quality and delivery of hospitality and tourism products, services and guest experiences and to monitor and measure the effectiveness of operations.
- Keep current with hospitality and tourism trends and issues, and interdependent relationships in the broader tourism industry sectors to improve work performance and guide career development.
- Use leadership, teamwork, conflict and relationship management skills and tools, as well as knowledge of organizational behaviour, labour relations, employment standards and human rights to advance a positive work environment.
- Respond to issues and dilemmas arising in the delivery of hospitality and tourism products, services, and customer experiences by using and promoting ethical behavior and best practices of corporate social responsibility, environmental sustainability and economic development.
- Develop hospitality and tourism products, concepts, goods, and services that are innovative, entrepreneurial, socially responsible and respond to evolving market needs.
- Evaluate the viability of hospitality and tourism products, concepts, goods, and services in international markets by analyzing consumer behavior and international best practice.
- Research current trends and issues in hospitality and tourism to develop management, product and promotional leadership strategies that meet the demands of industry change.
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Milagro Rebolledo, Hospitality and Tourism Administration, Graduate, 2015I did my internship in Costa Rica to have a broader perspective of the hospitality industry in different parts of the world, which really opened my mind about the industry and sustainability practices that are an asset for my current role.
While in school, I took advantage of every single opportunity that they had to offer. I was part of their International Student Ambassador program, as well as the international volunteer programs where we traveled to China to explore their culture.
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