The Bachelor of Hospitality and Tourism Management (Honours) (Co-op) degree program at Algonquin College prepares you for supervisory and management careers within the dynamic hospitality and tourism industry. 

The program gives you a solid knowledge of hospitality and tourism business operations, coupled with effective leadership and management skills.

Created by industry experts, this degree program is the first of its kind in Eastern Ontario. Core components of the program include exponential, theoretical and analytical learning in:

• hotel operations management
• leadership and entrepreneurship
• food and beverage management
• tourism trends

Throughout the program, you are provided with opportunities to develop teamwork, leadership, communication, critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

Smaller class sizes allow you the one-on-one time you need to succeed.

Expand your real-world experience with two mandatory, paid 500-hour co-op placements. 

Over the course of the placements, you are given the opportunity to network with professionals and gain valuable industry experience that is essential for success in the hospitality and tourism industry.

Graduates of this program are equipped with the skills, knowledge and experience leading to highly sought-after graduates throughout the industry. Graduates may find employment both locally and globally in:

• hotels or resorts
• restaurants
• cruise lines
• casinos
• consulting firms
• destination marketing organizations
• suppliers to the hospitality and tourism industry

• Academic/Official Transcripts
• Language Proficiency test scores
• Passport or Visa Documents
• Official translations of documents in a language other than English

College Eligibility

• Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent.
• Mature students are applicants who have not achieved the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or its equivalent and who are at least 19 years of age on or before the commencement of the program in which they intend to enrol. Mature students applying for Degree programs satisfy College Eligibility by successful completion of at least one full-time term at the post-secondary level (minimum of five courses taken concurrently in an academic program of study).

Program Eligibility

• Six Grade 12 university (U) or university/college (M) courses with a minimum 65% average including:
  • One Grade 12 U English course, with a minimum of 60%.
  • One Grade 12 U Mathematics course, with a minimum of 60% (Students who have not achieved the required 60% or who have not completed a Grade 12 U Mathematics course prior to the start of term may still be considered for admissions.)
• Please note that mature students must meet the following subject-specific Program Eligibility requirements, either directly or through equivalencies:
  • One Grade 12 U English course, with a minimum of 60%.
  • One Grade 12 U Mathematics course, with a minimum of 60% (Students who have not achieved the required 60% or who have not completed a Grade 12 U.
  • Mathematics courses prior to the start of term may still be considered for admissions. Students will be required to satisfactorily complete a math equivalency course during their first semester at Algonquin.)
• Applicants who do not possess the required English credit (ENG4U or equivalent) with a minimum of 60% will be considered for admission upon registration in a preparatory English course to be offered by Algonquin College prior to the start of the program.

Iran

The following:
    1. Diplom-Metevaseth/National High School Diploma with a minimum grade of 14 in required program subjects.
• Include transcripts for any post-secondary courses or programs completed

India

One of the following certificates with a minimum mark overall of 65% and min 60% min. in required program subjects:

• Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC)
• the India Senior School Certificate
• the Pre-University Examination Certificate
• the Intermediate Examination Certificate

China

One of the following:
    1. The National Senior High School Examination with a minimum grade of 70% or B in relevant subjects (School Leaving Certificate).
    2. Graduation Certificate awarded by senior (upper) middle school; may be academic or vocationally oriented with a minimum of B or 70% in relevant subjects.
    3. Matriculation Examination with a minimum mark of 525. Include transcripts for any postsecondary courses or programs completed
• Include transcripts for any post-secondary courses or programs completed