Diploma in Tourism and Hospitality Management

George Brown College - St. James Campus

Canada,Ontario

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24 Months

Duration

CAD 19,017/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 110 FREE

Application Fee

May 2025

Apply Date

Canada, Ontario

Type: College

Location Type: Urban

Founded: 1967

Total Students: 32,117 +

Int. Students: 4,900 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

200 King St E, Toronto, ON M5A 3W8, Canada

Diploma in Tourism and Hospitality Management

Program Overview

George Brown College shapes the future generation of tourism professionals who are passionate, people-focused, motivated and committed to supporting growth and sustainability at the local, national and international levels. With a blend of theoretical learning, real-world experience, field trips and practical labs, the two-year Tourism and Hospitality Management (H130) diploma program prepares you for a variety of positions in this exciting and diverse industry.    

In your first year, you will gain knowledge in hotels, event planning, tourism, and food and beverages with a range of practical and theoretical courses. In the second year, you will broaden your understanding of tourism-specific niche sectors, global issues, impacts, and industry challenges. With courses in culinary tourism, heritage tourism, sustainable tourism and international tourism, you will gain the knowledge and transferable skills needed for a successful career with travel and tour companies, hotels and resorts, airlines and other organizations.  

This program allows you to switch to any of our hospitality and tourism management diploma programs by your second year should your hospitality area of interest change. We know life can be full of unexpected events; should you not be able to complete your final year of study, our common first-year model makes you eligible to graduate with a one-year certificate in Hospitality Services (H101).

Your Field Education Options
As part of your fourth semester, you will complete a 14-week industry externship with your choice of a Canadian or international placement. This opportunity will enhance your knowledge with real-world experience and help you start building your network of contacts. Completing the Tourism and Hospitality Management program will make you the kind of multi-talented graduate the local and international tourism industry is seeking in today’s competitive environment.

Graduates gain the skills required to be progressive leaders within the industry, enriching the experience of tourists. You will receive industry certifications in food safety, responsible alcohol beverage service, TICO Travel Counsellor Certification and first aid (CPR). To better hone your international tourism and hospitality management skills, you have the option of participating in an exclusive Experiential Study Tour.

PROGRAM STANDARDS AND LEARNING OUTCOMES:-
The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to:

  • Provide professional guest services to enhance customer satisfaction by anticipating, meeting and/or exceeding individual and organizational standards and objectives.
  • Create marketing plans informed and supported by market research, social networks, product knowledge and sales strategies.
  • Contribute to effective management in hospitality, tourism and leisure settings by implementing leadership skills and strategies.
  • Evaluate and apply effective financial management and accounting practices to support operations in the tourism industry.
  • Comply with relevant organizational and workplace systems, processes, policies, standards, legal obligations and regulations, and use knowledge of risk management principles, to support and maintain efficient, productive, safe, secure, accessible and healthy tourism operations.
  • Apply principles of teamwork and constructive relationship management to support positive workplace culture.
  • Integrate hospitality skills and knowledge to promote ongoing personal and professional development.
  • Design and deliver inclusive tourism and hospitality programs, products and services that comply with all relevant legislation, conform to relevant ethical guidelines and promote best practices of corporate social responsibility.
  • Analyze and implement sustainability practices in the tourism and hospitality industry by adapting to environmental, social, cultural, political and economic trends and issues.