Program Description Humber’s Bachelor of Commerce – Hospitality and Tourism Management degree program has been designed to meet the demands of employers for the strategic, technological and managerial skills considered necessary in this exciting and dynamic industry.
The program incorporates a “best of both worlds” approach: the theory and knowledge you gain from a traditional degree program in business administration and tourism studies, along with experiential learning in tourism industry sectors. Throughout the program, you will engage in analyzing a series of business and management scenarios for which you will prepare recommendations and solutions. The program also provides an international perspective through case studies that reflect the global nature of the tourism industry.
What sets our Hospitality and Tourism Management degree apart is the fact that it is an integrated bachelor’s degree, incorporating theory with real-world practice. You will interact with the industry through a paid work placement and you will be guided by professors with extensive, real world experience in research, education and industry. You’ll have a competitive edge in the tourism business world both in Canada and internationally, or, additionally, you may use your skills and expertise to continue with graduate studies or embark on an entrepreneurial career.
This program requires that you complete 14 weeks/420 hours of paid work in the summer between your sixth and seventh semesters. This gives you the hands-on, real-world experience that employers value. Your work placement will give you the opportunity to explore the field you’d like to work in when you graduate. We will work with employers and our industry partners to help you identify opportunities to pursue.
Tourism is the world’s fastest growing industry. In Ontario alone, it is a key economic driver, bringing $23.6 billion into the province. Today’s tourism business leaders are looking for people who have both the knowledge and experience necessary to make immediate contributions to the workplace. As a graduate of our program, you’ll be ready to pursue a multitude of opportunities with employers comprised of tourism suppliers such as airlines, hotels, restaurants and foodservice providers, attractions, wholesalers, retailers and distributors, and resorts and destination management organizations.
When you graduate, you will also be qualified for many positions with provincial and federal tourism boards and international hospitality management organizations. You will have the skills needed to pursue a career in business management, business analysis, destination management, account and revenue management, hospitality operations management, customer service management, marketing, and event management. And you will be well prepared to own and operate your own small tourism business venture.
Note: If a student applies for conditional acceptance but later decides to take their IELTS/TOEFL, they will need to reapply and submit a new application.
