Train for a career in hospitality management
Hospitality – Hotel and Resort Operations Management Ontario College Diploma, Co-op program
Develop your career in all facets of the hospitality industry. Enjoy hands-on training and real-world experience with a paid co-op work term.
Program information
Program description
Imagine an exciting hospitality career working at places such as five-star hotels, luxurious resorts, restaurants, clubs, and cruise lines. Hospitality professionals work with diverse clientele all over the world. Students are immersed in an innovative curriculum taught by faculty with valuable industry expertise. Learning takes place through extensive experiential opportunities including field trips, practical labs, workplace certifications, and study and travel abroad. Emphasis is put on both the food and beverage and rooms divisions of a hotel or resort property, and strategic industry partnerships complement student learning.
Intake information
| Start date | Campus |
|---|---|
| Winter 2025 | Barrie |
| Summer 2025 | Barrie |
| Fall 2025 | Barrie, South Georgian Bay |
Tuition and fees
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Work-integrated learning
- This program includes a co-op work term component where you’ll gain experience in a workplace related to your field of study.
- Learn about types of work-integrated learning at Georgian.
What are the admission requirements for the Hospitality – Hotel and Resort Operations Management program?
Hospitality – Hotel and Resort Operations Management admission requirements
OSSD or equivalent with
- Grade 12 English (C or U)
Mature students, non-secondary school applicants (19 years or older), and home school applicants may also be considered for admission. Eligibility may be met by applicants who have taken equivalent courses, upgrading, completed their GED, and equivalency testing. For complete details refer to: www.georgiancollege.ca/admissions/academic-regulations/
Pathways
Applicants who have taken courses from a recognized and accredited post-secondary institution and/or have relevant life/learning experience may also be considered for admission; refer to the Credit for Prior Learning website for details:
www.georgiancollege.ca/admissions/credit-transfer/
What career paths can I take in hospitality management?
Your Hospitality – Hotel and Resort Operations Management diploma gives you many career opportunities
Graduates from this program may find positions in the following sectors:
- hotels
- resorts
- clubs
- cruise lines
- restaurants
- attractions
- airlines
- industry suppliers
- ancillary services in health care and education
What courses are included in the Hospitality – Hotel and Resort Operations Management diploma program?
Course overview
19 Program Courses
2 Communications Courses
3 General Education Courses
1 Co-op Work Term
Program-specific courses
Semester 1 courses are listed below. For a full list of courses in the program including course descriptions, view the Hospitality – Hotel and Resort Operations Management program outline.
- FLIE 1002 – Certifications for the Hospitality Industry
- MATH 1041 – Mathematics for Hospitality
- REAS 3001 – Research Methods and Analysis
- TOUR 1009 – Dynamics of Hospitality and Tourism
- Program Courses – Select 1 additional course from the Program Courses listed below.
- Select 1 course from the communications list during registration.
- Select 1 course from the general education list during registration.
Your course delivery method(s)
In person
This program is delivered fully in person and requires you to attend campus.
Please note, delivery methods are based on planning for the upcoming semester and are subject to change.
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