Tourism and Hospitality Management Program (H130)

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What will I learn?

Through this two-year tourism diploma program, you will learn about the exciting and diverse tourism industry with courses in culinary tourism, heritage tourism, sustainable tourism and urban tourism planning. 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, Safe Travel Planner Certification, TICO Travel Counsellor Certification and first aid (CPR).

As part of your fourth semester, you will complete a 14-week industry externship with your choice of a nationwide 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.

To better hone your international tourism and hospitality management skills you have the option of participating in an exclusive European Study Tour.

This program has been accredited by the acclaimed Institute of Hospitality.

Your Field Education Options

As part of your fourth semester, you will complete a 14-week industry externship with your choice of a nationwide or international placement. This opportunity will enhance your knowledge with real-world experience and help you start building your network of contacts. This valuable work experience can in turn be added to your resume.

In addition to more formal on-the-job work experience, George Brown College endeavours to provide learning opportunities with real world challenges and clients. Find out more about field education at Centre for Hospitality and Culinary Arts.

YOUR CAREER

You will be prepared for a wide range of rewarding careers at locations that include:

  • Travel and Tour Companies
  • Hotels and Resorts
  • Conference and convention centres
  • Private clubs
  • Wellness centres
  • Community Centres
  • Cruise Ships
  • Airlines
  • Government agencies

Educational Pathways

Earn a diploma and a bachelor’s degree. Qualified graduates of our Tourism and Hospitality Management program may be eligible to enter the Honours Bachelor of Business Administration (Hospitality) degree program at George Brown College as an advanced standing student in September or January. You may also choose to start in the spring bridging semester from May to August, continuing into the degree program in September. This educational path requires a minimum grade point average of 2.7 to qualify. Talk to a program coordinator about articulation options.

Which department am I in?

Centre for Hospitality and Culinary Arts

Study options

Full Time (4 semesters)

Tuition fees
CAD$18,111.00 (11,12,196) per year
Amounts listed are the estimated total of tuition, materials, student service and ancillary fees for the first two semesters of programs starting in Fall 2023.

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

6 May 2024

Venue

St. James Campus

200 King Street East,

TORONTO,

Ontario (ON),

M5A 3W8, Canada

Entry requirements

For international students

Have graduated from senior secondary school or equivalent (those applying for a postgraduate program must have graduated from a university or college)

Be 17 years of age or older at the time of registration

Applicants with transcripts from an institution where the language of instruction is not English may meet English language proficiency requirements with one of the following proofs of language proficiency.

  • George Brown English for Academic (EAP) Program - Level 8
  • IELTS (Academic) - 6.0, minimum 5.5 in each skill band
  • TOEFL - 80 (online) minimum 20 in each skill band
  • MELAB – 80
  • PTE (Academic) - 54, overall minimum; 50 in each skill band
  • CAEL - 60 (overall)
  • Cambridge English Exams (B2 First, C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency) - 169 or more (with no individual skill below 162)

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About George Brown College

George Brown College is a diverse and welcoming community located in the heart of downtown Toronto, Canada’s largest city.

  • Over 24,000 graduates of George Brown have leadership roles
  • Over 170 academic programs to choose from
  • 84% of graduates in employment six months after graduating
  • 98% of programs include a practical learning opportunity