Hospitality and Tourism Operations Management
Humber is proud to have the highest graduate employment and employer satisfaction rate of the GTA colleges based on Colleges Ontario’s key performance indicators for college graduates in 2022-2023.
Program Overview
Humber’s Hospitality and Tourism Operations Management graduate certificate program is your fast-track entry into one of the world’s most dynamic industries with great employment advancement potential. Gain the skills needed for success in an exciting career in tourism and hospitality management both in Canada and internationally.
The program covers a wide array of subjects including key areas of the tourism industry such as human resources, leadership and strategic business planning. The curriculum brings the industry into the classroom and connects the student with the industry through guest speakers, field trips and industry engagement.
Enjoy small class sizes, taught by faculty with extensive industry experience and strong tourism and hospitality connections.
Courses
At Humber, courses are delivered in a variety of formats:
In-Person - An in-person course is delivered fully on campus.
Online Asynchronous (A) - An online asynchronous course has no fixed class schedule and allows students to engage with the course at different times according to their needs. Faculty provide modules, which are completed independently by the students according to established deadlines.
Online Synchronous (S) - An online synchronous course is delivered fully online and requires faculty and students to participate in real-time according to a fixed schedule. Classes are scheduled for a specific day and time.
Hybrid - A hybrid course is a combination of in-person and online classes and follows a set schedule. Students must be available to attend in-person classes at scheduled times during the semester.
The chart below outlines the delivery options available for each course in this program, by campus. For some academic terms, there may be more than one delivery option available. You’ll be able to select your preferred options when building your course schedule during open enrolment. Preferences for course delivery will be considered on a first come, first served basis. Some Humber programs are also delivered fully online, where all courses are delivered online.
International students: the impact of studying from outside of Canada on Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) eligibility differs significantly based on when you start your program. Please review the PGWP eligibility before choosing your program and course delivery.
Course list will be available soon.
Work-Integrated Learning
Your work placement will provide you with the vital hands-on experience that is highly valued by employers. Gain valuable work experience needed to embark upon an exciting career in the hospitality and tourism industry. Our internship co-ordinators provide support in securing your work placement, leveraging our strategic relationships and partnerships with highly rated employers. During the placement, you will receive hands-on experience, network with industry professionals while working under their experienced direction, while allowing you to showcase your skills and knowledge, all under the guidance of dedicated faculty support. Placements provide the opportunity for employers to evaluate students’ performance. The 160-hour (minimum) work placement may be completed full time in the third semester.
Humber Advantages
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Your Career
Take off on a new dynamic career path in the hospitality and tourism industry either in Canada or internationally.
The global tourism industry is dynamic and ever-changing with over one billion people travelling the world in a single year. According to the UNWTO’s long-term forecast, international tourist arrivals worldwide is expected to reach 1.8 billion by 2030. Tourism HR Canada projects that the potential labour shortage in tourism services in Canada could reach more than 240,000 full-year jobs by 2030.
Establish your hospitality and tourism career in a number of diverse sectors including:
- tourist attractions
- hotels and accommodations
- tour operations
- food and beverage management
- special event planning
- commercial and leisure transportation such as airlines and cruise ships
- destination marketing
- convention and conference centres
Find employment as a guest service manager, sales manager, food & beverage supervisor, banquet manager, revenue manager, and conference assistant.
Graduates work for local and international hotel brands, cruise lines, travel agencies, restaurants, airlines, other tourism related businesses and agencies, and as event planners.
Professional Accreditations & Recognition
Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET)
Qualified students have the opportunity to earn the Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET) Level 1 certification.
Additional requirements may apply.
Note: The requirements for the additional credential(s) are determined by the granting body, which is independent from the College. Students are encouraged to obtain the specific requirements directly from the granting body before enrolling.
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Admissions Questions
Domestic Applicants
General Inquiries 416-675-3111 or enquiry@humber.ca. If you have already applied, be sure to check your application status on myhumber.ca.
International Student Enquiries
Contact the International Centre for information about full-time programs (including the International Graduate School), how to apply and to follow up on your submitted application.
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Mon, May 13, 2024
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Event Management graduate certificate students clinched the top spot in an Ontario-wide inter-college competition for the fourth consecutive year.
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WIL Opportunities and Partnerships
Tue, April 09, 2024
The Work-Integrated Learning (WIL) team hosted Germain Hotels at both the International Graduate School (IGS) and North campuses to engage with students.
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