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Tourism

How To Apply

  • DOMESTIC STUDENTS
  • INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

Program Details

  • Program Code1824
  • SchoolSchool of Hospitality, Tourism and Culinary Arts
  • CredentialOntario College Diploma
  • Program TypePost-secondary program
  • Program Length2 years/ 4 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
  • Advising

Centennial College's Tourism diploma program will prepare you for an industry that Tourism HR Canada projects will grow to 2.1 million jobs, exposing a labour and skills shortage in more than 400 types of tourism industry jobs and careers, including accommodation, food and beverage, transportation, entertainment and travel services.  

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.  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 tourism graduates.  In fact, tourism employs 1 in 10 people and generates 10 per cent of global gross domestic product. 

Study will combine a well-rounded academic curriculum with hands-on experiential learning, culminating in a 14-week work-integrated learning experience. Content is inspired by the input of industry leaders, bringing together the knowledge and skills required to thrive in both the inbound and outbound parts of the tourism industry.   

You'll also graduate job-ready with industry certifications such as Smart Serve, Safe Food Handlers, CPR, Travel Insurance, Cruise Industry and TICO Travel Counsellor Certification. 

After graduating with your Tourism diploma, you'll be ready to embark on unlimited career opportunities or you may seamlessly transition into Centennial's iconic three-year Hospitality and Tourism advanced diploma program. 

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 you student advisor before planning your time at Centennial College. We want you to enjoy your entire experience and are here to help you with your learning journey.

Program Overview

Centennial College's Tourism diploma program will prepare you for an industry that Tourism HR Canada projects will grow to 2.1 million jobs, exposing a labour and skills shortage in more than 400 types of tourism industry jobs and careers, including accommodation, food and beverage, transportation, entertainment and travel services.  

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.  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 tourism graduates.  In fact, tourism employs 1 in 10 people and generates 10 per cent of global gross domestic product. 

Study will combine a well-rounded academic curriculum with hands-on experiential learning, culminating in a 14-week work-integrated learning experience. Content is inspired by the input of industry leaders, bringing together the knowledge and skills required to thrive in both the inbound and outbound parts of the tourism industry.   

You'll also graduate job-ready with industry certifications such as Smart Serve, Safe Food Handlers, CPR, Travel Insurance, Cruise Industry and TICO Travel Counsellor Certification. 

After graduating with your Tourism diploma, you'll be ready to embark on unlimited career opportunities or you may seamlessly transition into Centennial's iconic three-year Hospitality and Tourism advanced diploma program. 

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 you student advisor before planning your time at Centennial College. We want you to enjoy your entire experience and are here to help you with your learning journey.

Courses

Semester 1
Course Code
Course Title
COMM-160/161
College Communication 1
GNED
General Education Elective
HOSP-101
Technology Skills
HOSP-102
Health & Safety Certifications for Hospitality
HOSP-122
Restaurant and Bar Service
TOUR-111
Introduction to Tourism and Hospitality
TOUR-112
Presenting and Communicating Effectively for Tourism
TOUR-412
Principles of Management for Tourism and Hospitality
Semester 2
Course Code
Course Title
COMM-170/171
College Communication 2
HOSP-215
Hospitality Accounting Concepts
TOUR-203
Tourism Geography and Destinations
TOUR-210
Transportation: Air, Flights and Fares
TOUR-211
Travel Costing, Demand and Distribution
TOUR-212
Introduction to Hospitality Sales and Marketing for Tourism
TOUR-220
Transportation: Ground and Cruises
TOUR-512
Tourism Career Preparation
Semester 3
Course Code
Course Title
GNED
General Education Elective
GNED-500
Global Citizenship: From Social Analysis to Social Action
TOUR-202
Meetings and Events Management
TOUR-303
Canadian Tourism in the Global Perspective
TOUR-306
Service Excellence and Professionalism
TOUR-307
Ethics and Regulation in Tourism
TOUR-308
Tourism Applications
TOUR-309
Speciality Tourism, Research and Trends
Semester 4
Course Code
Course Title
EVNT-302
Social Media Marketing for Events
TOUR-555
Work Integrated Learning: Tourism
TOUR-600
Tourism and Leadership Development

Career Options and Education Pathways

Program Highlights

Experiential learning in our new state-of-the-art facilities with access to passionate industry experienced instructors with innovative internal and external learning experiences.

Curriculum features job-ready certifications and content inspired by the input of an engaged advisory group of industry leaders.

Balance of academic and hands on study ensures diverse and extensive career opportunities and opens pathways to continued study, including seamless transition into our iconic three-year Hospitality and Tourism advanced diploma. 

Career Outlook

  • Sales and marketing
  • Groups and incentive specialist
  • Conference and meeting provider
  • Inbound and outbound tour operator
  • Inbound and outbound tour sales
  • Organizing and operations
  • Retail travel sales and counselling
  • Tourism associations
  • Hotel operations
  • Government economic development
  • Transportation air and rail
  • Transportation coach

Education Pathways

Graduates of this Tourism diploma 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 Honours Bachelor of Business Administration
Honours Bachelor of Arts – Finance and Economics
Bachelor or Honours Bachelor of Arts in multiple majors
Guelph, University of Bachelor of Commerce in Hospitality and Tourism Management
Humber College Bachelor of Commerce in Management Studies
IMI International Management Institute Switzerland Ltd. Honours Bachelor of Arts in International Culinary Arts
Honours Bachelor of Arts in International Hotel and Tourism Management
Lakehead University Bachelor or Honours Bachelor degree in multiple majors
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
Seneca Polytechnic Honours Bachelor of Commerce in Business Management
Honours Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies
York University Bachelor or Honours Bachelor of Arts in multiple majors
Bachelor or Honours Bachelor of Science in multiple majors
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

  • English Language Proficiency

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 $1,490.62 $4,211.62
International $16,649.00 $1,978.80 $18,627.80

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.

  1. Support 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.  
  2. Deliver customer service and solutions that anticipate, meet and/or exceed individual expectations, as well as travel service providers’ organizational expectations, standards and objectives.  
  3. Use marketing concepts, market research, social networks, sales strategies, relationship management skills and product knowledge to promote and sell tourism and travel products, services and guest experiences.  
  4. Apply business principles as well as basic accounting, budgeting, financial and administration skills to support the effective management and operation of a variety of organizations delivering tourism products and services.  
  5. Comply with relevant organization and workplace systems, processes, policies, standards, legal obligations and regulations, and apply risk management principles, to support and maintain efficient, safe, secure, accessible and healthy tourism and travel operations.  
  6. Use appropriate technologies to enhance the quality and delivery of tourism and travel products, services and guest experiences, to measure the effectiveness of tourism and travel operations and to participate in tourism development.  
  7. Keep current with tourism and travel trends and issues, and interdependent relationships in the broader tourism industry* sectors to improve work performance and guide career development.  
  8. Use leadership, teamwork, conflict and relationship management skills and tools, as well as knowledge of organizational behaviour, employment standards and human rights to contribute to a positive work environment.  
  9. Respond to issues and dilemmas arising in the delivery of tourism and travel products, services and guest experiences by using and promoting ethical behaviour and best practices of corporate social responsibility and environmental sustainability.

 

Feast On®

https://www.centennialcollege.ca/news/2017/september/18/centennial-college-s-school-of-hospitality-tourism-and-culinary-arts-first-to-receive-feast-on-certification-from-the-culinary-tourism-alliance/

The Ocean Wise Program

https://www.centennialcollege.ca/about-centennial/schools/school-of-hospitality-tourism-and-culinary-arts/the-ocean-wise-program/

SMART accreditations

https://www.centennialcollege.ca/news/2017/may/12/centennial-s-hospitality-programs-earn-two-national-smart-accreditations/

Advising

https://www.centennialcollege.ca/student-life/student-services/centennial-advising-and-pathways-services/
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