Hospitality – Hotel and Restaurant
Ontario College Diploma
4 Semesters / 2 Years
Douglas A. Smith Family School of Business
Key Details
Program Start Dates
January 2025
September 2025
January 2026
Please visit Ontario College Application Service to learn more about start dates.
Credential
Ontario College Diploma
Program Contacts
Praveen Rathee
Program Coordinator (Year 1)
praveen.rathee@cambriancollege.ca
Curtis Roy
Program Coordinator (Year 2)
curtis.roy@cambriancollege.ca
Program Overview
Become a leader in Canada’s fast-growing tourism industry
Cambrian College’s Tourism Program is uniquely crafted to prepare you for the vibrant and innovative tourism industry within Canada, equipping you with the necessary skills to thrive in a high-demand sector with substantial career opportunities.
Our courses expertly blend technical knowledge with crucial soft skills, empowering you to understand the overarching economic trends and the detailed, customer-focused interactions that characterize the tourism industry.
You will learn about the latest trends and best practices in hospitality and tourism in diverse areas such as resort and conference management, sports events, gaming and casinos, travel management, and sustainable tourism.
Through interactive coursework, you will build your management, organization, and leadership skills, along with your ability to develop, market, and deliver memorable experiences for organizations of all types and sizes.
This comprehensive, industry-relevant approach ensures you are career-ready and poised to become an innovative leader in the tourism sector.
Program Highlights
Program highlights
- Become job-ready for diverse career opportunities in tourism related to events, conferences, resorts, travel, sports, gaming, sustainable tourism, and more
- Courses have been crafted to reflect current industry needs and trends, which includes training on the latest software and the standards of excellence for delivering outstanding experiences and exceptional customer service
- Gain the know-how to be a leader within tourism operations, as well as the skills to run your own business
- Option of a placement or capstone project in final semester to put your skills and knowledge into action
Admissions
Admission requirements
For graduates of the new curriculum (OSS): Ontario Secondary School Diploma (30 credits) or equivalent or mature student status including:
- Any grade 12 English (C) or (U)
International Student Admissions
Are you an international student? Learn more about additional requirements.
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Academic Upgrading
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Program delivery
Program delivery
2024-2025
Winter term start
- Semester 1: Winter 2025
- Semester 2: Spring 2025
- Semester 3: Fall 2025
- Semester 4: Winter 2026
2025-2026
Fall term start
- Semester 1: Fall 2025
- Semester 2: Winter 2026
- Semester 3: Fall 2026
- Semester 4: Winter 2027
Winter term start
- Semester 1: Winter 2026
- Semester 2: Spring 2026
- Semester 3: Fall 2026
- Semester 4: Winter 2027
Program of Study
Program of study for 2025-26 Academic Year
Program of Study
| Semester 1 | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| ACC 1045 | Introduction to Accounting | 3 |
| ISP 3026 | Spreadsheets for Business | 3 |
| ENG 1002 | College Communications | 3 |
| BUS 1146 | Introduction to Business Management | 3 |
| HRM 1035 | Hospitality and Tourism | 3 |
| BUS 1125 | Business Professionalism | 3 |
| One General Education course. 1 | 3 | |
| Credits | 21 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| TTP 2425 | Technology for Tourism | 3 |
| LAW 1300 | Tourism and Hospitality Law | 3 |
| MKT 1204 | Foundations of Marketing | 3 |
| TTP 1305 | Tourism Ethics and Negotiation | 3 |
| TTP 1400 | Tourism, Leadership and Management | 3 |
| BUS 1111 | Business Research Methods | 3 |
| One General Education Course. 1 | 3 | |
| Credits | 21 | |
| Semester 3 | ||
| HRM 1034 | Sales and Customer Service | 3 |
| TTP 1405 | Entrepreneurship in Tourism | 3 |
| BUS 2040 | Organizational Behavior | 3 |
| TTP 1410 | Culture and Niche Tourism | 3 |
| TTP 1415 | Sports and Sustainable Tourism | 3 |
| TTP 1420 | Travel and Tourism Packages | 3 |
| One General Education Course. 1 | 3 | |
| Credits | 21 | |
| Semester 4 | ||
| HRM 1030 | Gaming Casinos Entertainment | 3 |
| HRM 1026 | Event Conference Management | 3 |
| TTP 1014 | Workplace Readiness | 2 |
| TTP 2500
or TTP 2300
| Field Placement
or Capstone Course
| 6 |
| Credits | 14 | |
| Total Credits | 77 | |
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For more information regarding General Education courses, click here.
Fees
Tuition Cost
Important Notice
Fees presented are estimates based on projections for future academic year(s) of study. Actual fees charged may differ from what is published here. A full detailed listing of all fees is available in myCambrian and updated annually no later than May 1 for the following academic year. Students in Academic Upgrading are responsible for any fees listed on their invoice each term.
Tuition and ancillary fees
Please see our fees page for the breakdown of tuition and mandatory ancillary fees by program and semester for both domestic and international students.
Books and supplies
Books and supplies may be required at the course level over and above what is estimated above. Please consult your professor/instructor for further information.
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Work-integrated learning (WIL)
Take your education beyond the classroom!
Cambrian programs blend academic learning, hands-on training, and community involvement opportunities to help you achieve your ultimate goal – your dream career. You’ll have the opportunity to apply your knowledge to real-world scenarios within and outside of the classroom through work-integrated learning. Whether it be a capstone project, co-op, practicum, preceptorship component, or placement, you’ll benefit from a practical, job-related experience before you graduate.
Work-integrated learning (WIL) resources
Your program may give you the opportunity to gain practical work experience through a capstone project, co-op, practicum, preceptorship component, or placement. Before starting your program it’s important to understand the differences between the opportunities as well as the requirements.
Field of Study
Douglas A. Smith Family School of Business
Cambrian’s Douglas A. Smith Family School of Business offers a wide range of programs designed to ignite your potential. Create your own narrative with programs that combine classroom knowledge with real-world experience. Cambrian gives you the tools to succeed in the compelling and fast-paced business sector.
Specific program pathways
College or university degree opportunities
After the first year of studies, students will be eligible for transfer into the second year of the following diploma programs at Cambrian: Business, Business – Finance, and Business – Accounting. Students will need to make up two courses from the first two semesters. Please speak to your coordinator to discuss transfer options.
College or university degree opportunities
If you are a graduate of this program, you may continue your studies at a college or university and you may receive credit(s) for your prior college education. Refer to Cambrian’s college and university agreement details for further information.
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Minimum technology requirements
Success in this program requires that you come equipped with some program-specific technology requirements.
Minimum technology requirements
- Regular access to a computer with a reliable Internet connection
- Webcam and headset
- Personal computer
- PC with operating system Windows 10 OR 11(preferred), with 64-bit Intel OR AMD multicore processor, Intel
- i5 OR AMD equivalent at minimum
- Graphics: Intel HD Graphics – Intel HD Graphics 400
- RAM: 8 GB OR 16 GB (preferred)
- Storage: 16 GB – 32 GB SSD, 100 GB free with 10 GB minimum for software installs
System requirements for assistive technology
To access the widest range of assistive technology (AT), a Windows-based computer is recommended.
- Recommended OS: Windows 10 or newer
- Recommended CPU: Intel or AMD multicore processor
- Recommended RAM: 8 GB
- Recommended storage for assistive technology: 8 GB of available hard drive of solid state drive space (please note this is not the total drive size and refers specifically to available space needed for assistive technology)
- Recommended audio: Speakers or headphones for text-to-speech and microphone for speech input.
While Apple computers can provide many AT options, some specialized software may not be available/compatible with this platform. Please consult with the Glenn Crombie Centre for further details.
Bring your own device (BYOD)
Cambrian College has implemented a BYOD principle to both enrich the student learning experience in and out of the classroom and to ensure flexibility!
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