Credential: Honours Degree Program Code: 22081 Length: 8 semesters
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All applicants whose first language is not English must meet Humber’s English Language Proficiency Policy.
Canadian citizens or permanent residents with international education are required to provide a WES or ICAS evaluation.
For further information, see Admission Requirements.
An applicant is considered a mature applicant if they have not completed secondary school or other postsecondary school, and will be 19 or older as of the first day of classes. Humber will invite you for testing to demonstrate that you meet program eligibility.
An applicant is considered a mature applicant if they have not completed secondary school or attended postsecondary studies, and will be 21 or older as of the first day of classes. Mature applicants for degree programs will be required to meet course requirements at the U/M level or equivalent.
An applicant is considered a college transfer applicant if they have completed some or all of a college-level credential. Humber may use a combination of secondary school and/or college courses and grades to determine program eligibility.
An applicant is considered a college transfer applicant if they have completed some or all of a college-level credential. Humber may use a combination of secondary school and/or college courses and grades to determine program eligibility. Applicants must have an overall minimum grade point average (GPA) of 65 per cent in the program. Applicants are required to disclose and provide academic transcripts for all course work completed at the postsecondary level.
An applicant is considered a university transfer applicant if they have completed some or all of a university-level credential. Humber may use a combination of secondary school and/or university courses and grades to determine program eligibility.
An applicant is considered a university transfer applicant if they have completed some or all of a university-level credential. Humber may use a combination of secondary school and/or university courses and grades to determine program eligibility. Applicants are required to disclose and provide academic transcripts for all course work completed at the postsecondary level.
Selection: Admission selection is based on the academic criteria indicated. Meeting minimum eligibility requirements does not guarantee admission.
Date | Location | Availability | International Student Availability |
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September 2018 | Lakeshore | Open | Open |
January 2019 | Lakeshore | Open | Open |
Fees are subject to change.
For information regarding fees for work terms, refer to Fees.
Fees by SemesterApplicants who do not meet the admission requirements for the Hospitality and Tourism Management, Bachelor of Commerce degree program should consider applying for the following diploma program(s). View program pages for pathway details:
Upon completion of the first two years of a Humber Bachelor of Commerce degree program, students may specialize in one of the following areas instead of Hospitality and Tourism Management: Accounting, Digital Business Management, Fashion Management, Finance, Healthcare Management, Human Resources Management, International Business, Management Studies, Marketing or Supply Chain Management.
Humber has a number of transfer agreements with other postsecondary institutions (within Canada and around the world) that enables students and graduates to use their Humber credential to gain advanced standing in another program.
Credential Opportunity: Bachelor to Grad Cert / Masters
Location: Mount Pleasant, Michigan
Institution(s): Central Michigan University
Central Michigan University will provide Humber graduates of all four-year Bachelor degrees with an opportunity to apply and be considered for admission to Post-graduate Certificate and Masters level studies. Graduates with Humber degrees who also meet additional admission requirements will be considered for admission to the following Masters level programs offered by Central Michigan University: Master of Business Administration or Master of Science in Administration.
For further information, contact:
Admission to the academic programs listed is at the sole discretion of the partner post-secondary institution. Please contact the institution for detailed admission requirements.
Humber offers a number of Ontario graduate certificates to help take your education further.
Ontario Graduate Certificates >
Details on transferring credits or credentials from another college or university or how to apply for credit based on prior work or life experience.
Ramesh Srinivasan, program co-ordinator
416.675.6622 ext. 5149
ramesh.srinivasan@humber.ca
416-675-5000
enquiry@humber.ca
Phone 1-416-675-5067
international@humber.ca
Applications to Humber are made through ontariocolleges.ca. Be sure to submit your application by the equal consideration deadline of February 1. You may apply after February 1, however, post-February 1 applications will be considered on a first-come, first-served basis depending on the availability of the space in the program. To check program availability refer to the Campus/Availability listing on Humber's program pages or ontariocolleges.ca.
If you’re an international student, you can apply directly to Humber via our International Centre.
Semester 1 | Domestic Fee | International Fee* |
Total | $3,868.92 | $8,126.50 |
Tuition | $3,299.14 | $7,556.72 |
Mandatory Non-Tuition | $459.78 | $459.78 |
Lab/Materials | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Co-op/Placement | $110.00 | $110.00 |
Semester 2 | Domestic Fee | International Fee* |
Total | $3,868.92 | $8,126.50 |
Tuition | $3,299.14 | $7,556.72 |
Mandatory Non-Tuition | $459.78 | $459.78 |
Lab/Materials | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Co-op/Placement | $110.00 | $110.00 |
Semester 3 | Domestic Fee | International Fee* |
Total | $3,868.92 | $8,126.50 |
Tuition | $3,299.14 | $7,556.72 |
Mandatory Non-Tuition | $459.78 | $459.78 |
Lab/Materials | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Co-op/Placement | $110.00 | $110.00 |
Semester 4 | Domestic Fee | International Fee* |
Total | $3,868.92 | $8,126.50 |
Tuition | $3,299.14 | $7,556.72 |
Mandatory Non-Tuition | $459.78 | $459.78 |
Lab/Materials | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Co-op/Placement | $110.00 | $110.00 |
Semester 5 | Domestic Fee | International Fee* |
Total | $3,868.92 | $8,126.50 |
Tuition | $3,299.14 | $7,556.72 |
Mandatory Non-Tuition | $459.78 | $459.78 |
Lab/Materials | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Co-op/Placement | $110.00 | $110.00 |
Semester 6 | Domestic Fee | International Fee* |
Total | $3,868.92 | $8,126.50 |
Tuition | $3,299.14 | $7,556.72 |
Mandatory Non-Tuition | $459.78 | $459.78 |
Lab/Materials | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Co-op/Placement | $110.00 | $110.00 |
Semester 7 | Domestic Fee | International Fee* |
Total | $3,758.92 | $8,126.50 |
Tuition | $3,299.14 | $7,666.72 |
Mandatory Non-Tuition | $459.78 | $459.78 |
Lab/Materials | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Co-op/Placement | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Semester 8 | Domestic Fee | International Fee* |
Total | $3,758.92 | $8,126.50 |
Tuition | $3,299.14 | $7,666.72 |
Mandatory Non-Tuition | $459.78 | $459.78 |
Lab/Materials | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Co-op/Placement | $0.00 | $0.00 |
*Plus Mandatory Health Insurance fee once per academic year: Fall start - $420 Winter start - $280 Summer start - $140
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 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 and 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.
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Upon successful completion of the program, a graduate will:
Analyze the impact and long-range global challenges of economic, environmental, ethical, legal, political, sociological and technological factors upon the strategy, management and behaviour of domestic and global organizations.
Critically analyze the forces that shape values, ideas, personal and societal circumstances, and business decisions and present an academically structured, sustained, and well-supported argument.
Outline and interpret the historical development of and current trends in tourism as they apply to planning and management.
Evaluate the contribution of human resources management to organizational effectiveness and to other key functions within the organization.
Evaluate tourism enterprise and destination marketing strategies and assess their impact on consumers and the achievement of business goals.
Explain the management and use of business information systems, including e-business strategies, for personal and organizational success.
Assess strategies and processes of operations management and their impact on domestic and international organizations.
Analyze, evaluate and solve business and economic problems, using diverse economic frameworks and relevant business models, creativity, analysis, independent judgment and critical self-awareness.
Analyze the products, structure, operations and interactions within the tourism sector and describe the managerial dynamics of specific sectors/organizations as they exist in a global context.
Evaluate the growth and patterns of international tourism and the factors influencing tourism demand.
Explain concepts, principles and practices associated with tourism destination management, including proactive, strategic and sustainable development approaches.
Acquire, interpret, analyze, evaluate and employ data, both qualitative and quantitative, from primary and secondary sources.
Make reasoned judgements on issues based on an informed understanding of common business models and concepts.
Present an academically structured, sustained and well-supported argument.
Formulate business strategies that assess costs, benefits, risks, opportunities and that address organizational goals and external trends.
Develop a business plan.
Interpret and prepare financial reports and assess the overall financial performance of an organization.
Develop and implement project plans and schedules that make efficient use of resources and achieve organizational goals.
Communicate ideas using the most suitable medium for the message, audience, and purpose, speaking or writing clearly, concisely, correctly and coherently.
Evaluate the explanatory power of, limitations, and external influences on business concepts, methodologies, models and theoretical processes and identify areas requiring further study.
Reflect critically and evaluate whether they have sufficient depth of knowledge to handle an issue on their own and determine when to seek additional support.
Adhere to professional, ethical, and legal codes of conduct.
Consolidate and extend learning in different contextual frameworks and situations, both within and outside the field of human resources.
Demonstrate self-awareness, self-confidence, self-direction, self-management and use resources to plan for and attain personal, career and work-related goals, within the context of a changing environment.
Work effectively and assertively in groups or teams to achieve desired goals and resolve differing and/or opposing ideas and points of view.
The Humber Bachelor of Commerce – Hospitality and Tourism Management 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 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.
The Business School offers a variety of Bachelor of Commerce degree programs on a common platform with pathways to areas of specializations. This gives students the time to decide on their career path while they are gaining insight into the fundamentals of business.
Humber offers $2,500 diploma to degree scholarships for qualified applicants. There are a wide range of scholarships and awards available to business students each year.
A limited number of entrance scholarships are available to full-time students entering a Humber post-secondary/postgraduate program for the first time.
You'll learn from professors who have real-world experience and are active in the industry. Our professors are committed to providing you with practical, hands-on training to help you achieve the career you want. MSc (Advanced Computing) – University of Bristol MBA (Human Resources and Labour Relations) – University of Windsor MBA (Business Administration) – University of Toronto PhD (Accounting) – Cuza University MBA (Strategic Management) – York University MBA (Tourism and Hospitality) – University of Guelph MBA (Marketing and Decision Support Systems) – York University MBA (Business Administration) – Harvard Graduate School of Business Administration PhD (Computational Physics) - University of Sao Paulo, Sao Carlos, Brazil MBA (Business Administration) – McGill University PhD (International Marketing) – Panjab University MBA (Hospitality and Tourism Management) – University of Guelph PhD (Comparative Literature Critical Theory) – University of Toronto\ LLM (European Business Law) – University of Nijmegen PhD (Management, Consumer Behaviour) - Hemchandracharya North Gujarat University MA (Visual Culture - Costume Studies) - New York University MBA (Business Administration) – University of Western Ontario MBA (Business Administration) – Laurentian University LLM (Labour and Employment Law) – York University MA (Economics) – Queen’s University PhD (Economics) – University of Toronto PhD (Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management) – University of Hertfordshire PhD (Economics) – University of Toronto MBA (Business Administration) – Northwestern University MBA (Strategic Marketing) – McMaster University MBA (Business Administration) – Dalhousie University MBA (Business Administration) – University of Toronto MA (Counselling Psychology) – New York University MBA (Business Administration) – Universite Libre de Bruxelles PhD (Applied Economics) – Purdue University MAcc (Accounting) – University of Waterloo MEd (Teaching and Learning) – Brock University MBA (Business) – Simon Fraser University PhD (Organizational Sociology) – York University MBA (Hospitality Management) - University of Guelph DBA (Organizational Analysis) – Athabasca University PhD (Industrial Relations and Human Resources) – University of Toronto PhD (Financial Forecasting) – University of Glamorgan PhD (Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering) – University of Bradford PhD (Economics) – Jawaharlal Nehru University PhD (Management) – Queen’s University MA (Philosophy) – University of Guelph MASc (Fashion Merchandising Management) – State University of New York PhD (Management) – Aligarh Muslim University PhD (Geography and Environmental Management) – University of Waterloo MPA (Public Administration) – University of Victoria MBA (Business Administration) – University of Western Ontario MA (Hotel Administration) - Institut de Management Hôtelier International MA – York University PhD (Corporate Strategy) – University of Pau et des Pays de L’Adour PhD (Economics) – York University MBA (Business Administration) – Cornell University LLM (Law) – York University MBA (International Hospitality Management) – Cornell University MBA (Financial Management) – Central Michigan University MBA (Business Administration) – Athabasca University PhD (Management) – Federal University of Santa Catharina, Brazil MA (Communication and Culture) – York University 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.Our Faculty
Hanadi Alnawab
BSc (Computer Science) – University of Baghdad
Professor and Program CoordinatorStan Arnold
BComm (Human Resources and Labour Relations) – University of Windsor
BSc (Psychology) – University of Toronto
ProfessorPauline Ashworth
BA (Textile Marketing) – University of Huddersfield
ProfessorIonela Bacain
MSc (Electronics) – University of Iasi
BSc (Biomedical Engineering) – University of Iasi
BAcc (Accounting and Business Information Systems) – Cuza University
Professor and Program CoordinatorMike Barnhart
BEng (Industrial Engineering) – Ryerson University
ProfessorColin Bartley
ProfessorEdmund Baumann
BScEE (Communications, Computers, Control) – Drexel University
ProfessorMichele Calpin
BA (Business Administration) – University of Western Ontario
Professor and Program CoordinatorMarcos Cavenaghi
MA (Physics) - University of Sao Paulo, Sao Carlos, Brazil
BA (Physics) - University of the State of Sao Paulo, Rio Claro, Brazil
ProfessorSebastien Charette
BASc (Mechanical Engineering) – University of Ottawa
ProfessorAmanpreet Chhina
MBE (Marketing) – Punjabi University
BA (Economics) – Panjab University
ProfessorNicole Chuchmach
BComm (Hotel and Food Administration) – University of Guelph
ProfessorNella Cotrupi
MA (Comparative Literature) – University of Toronto
LLB (Law) – University of Toronto
BA (Political Science and Italian) – University of Toronto
ProfessorAudel Cunningham
LLM (International Trade Law) – University of Essex
LLB (Law) – University of West Indies
ProfessorRiteshkumar Dalwadi
MBA (Marketing) - Hemchandracharya North Gujarat University
BBA (Marketing and Finance) - Gujarat University
ProfessorJazlin Dow
BA (Theatre Arts) - University of Lethbridge
Professor Alan Dryden
ProfessorStanley Faria
BComm (Accounting and Auditing) – Bombay University
ProfessorKathryn Filsinger
LLB (Law) – University of Toronto
BA (History) – Queen’s University
Professor and Program CoordinatorEmily Gaszynski
BA (Economics) – York University
ProfessorPierre-Pascal Gendron
MA (Economics) – Queen’s University
BSc (Economics) – Université de Montréal
Professor and Program CoordinatorIsabelle Giroux
MSc (Organization Development) – Pepperdine University
BSocSc (Political Science) – University of Ottawa
ProfessorMichael Ho
MA (Economics) – University of Guelph
BA (Management and Economics) – University of Guelph
ProfessorNed Ismail
BComm (Business) – University of Saskatchewan
Professor and Program CoordinatorMaya Liberman
BA (Psychology) – McMaster University
ProfessorAlain Londes
MA (Russian Studies) – Carleton University
BA (Russian and Political Science) – McGill University
ProfessorLynn McAuliffe
BA (Sociology) – University of Western Ontario
ProfessorWayne McLennan
BA (Psychology) – McMaster University
ProfessorFirat Mercier
BSc (Engineering) – Bogazici University
ProfessorAdela Nistor
MSc (Economics) – Purdue University
BSc (International Economics and Trade) – Babes Bolyai University
ProfessorJeff Oestreicher
BEd (Business) – University of Western Ontario
BA (Accounting) – University of Waterloo
ProfessorRobert Ogilvie
BE (Adult Education) – Brock University
Diploma (Business Administration) – Mount Royal College, AB
ProfessorNorma Ouellette
BA (English) – University of British Columbia
ProfessorOwen Parker
MBA (Business Administration) – Athabasca University
MA (Sociology) – York University
BA (Psychology and Law) – Carleton University
Business Management Diploma - Sir Sandford Fleming College
ProfessorRichard Pitteway
ProfessorJanet Porter
MEng (Mechanical and Industrial Engineering) – University of Toronto
BASc (Mechanical Engineering) – University of Waterloo
BA – Concordia University
ProfessorJohn Pucic
MIR (Industrial Relations and Human Resources) – University of Toronto
BASc – York University
ProfessorAmar Rahou
MSc (Management and Development of International Financial Systems) – University of Glamorgan
BSc (Accounting) – Al-Mustansiriya University
ProfessorJafar Razmi
MEng (Engineering Management) – University of Ottawa
BSc (Industrial Engineering) – Sharif University of Technology
ProfessorRamesh Saxena
MBA (Business Administration) – University of Ottawa
MA (Economics) – University of Toronto
MPhil (International Studies) – Jawaharlal Nehru University
MA (Economics) – University of Delhi
BA (Economics) – University of Delhi
ProfessorAl Seaman
BBA (Business Administration) – University of New Brunswick
ProfessorGraeme Simpson
BA (Psychology and Philosophy) – University of Guelph
Professor and Program CoordinatorBruce Sinclair
BA – University of Toronto
Professor and Program CoordinatorRakhshinda Sira
MSc (Agricultural Economics and Business Management) – Aligarh Muslim University
ProfessorRyan Snider
MA (Geography and International Development Studies) – University of Guelph
BA (Geography and International Development) – Trinity Western University
ProfessorMichelle Souilliere
BSc (Psychology) – McMaster University
ProfessorMalvin Spooner
MA (Economics) – University of Western Ontario
BA (Economics and History) – University of Toronto
ProfessorRamesh Srinivasan
BA (Economics and Statistics) – University of Bombay
Professor and Program CoordinatorMark Stoiko
BA – University of Toronto
ProfessorNa Sui
MBA (Business Administration) - University of Pau et des Pays de L’Adour
BBA (Business Administration) – University of Shenyang
ProfessorAqeela Tabassum
MA (Economics) – York University
MSc (Economics) – International Islamic University
ProfessorDaniel Tsai
MBA (Business Administration) – Queen’s University
LLM (Law and Technology) – University of Ottawa
BA (English and Psychology) – University of Victoria
ProfessorNorm Tulsiani
LLB (Law) – York University
BA – York University
ProfessorManpreet Walia
BA (International Hotel and Tourism Management) – Manchester Metropolitan University
BA (Hotel and Catering Management) – Institute of Hotel Management
BA (Psychology) – Punjab University
ProfessorBrad Witt
BA (Business Administration) – Wilfrid Laurier University
ProfessorYvonne Yip
BComm (Retail Management) – Ryerson University
ProfessorYoussef Youssef
MSc (Production Engineering) – Federal University of Santa Catharina, Brazil
Certificate (University Teaching) – Carleton University
Certificate (University Leadership and Administration) – Inter-American Organization for Higher Education Internship, Sherbrook University, PQ
ProfessorViolet Zhang
MA (Economics) – York University
BA (Economics) – York University
ProfessorYour Career
Humber was first granted Ministerial Consent to offer this program in 2005. All degrees offered by Ontario colleges are reviewed by a provincial quality assurance agency on a cyclical basis which results in consent renewals. As a result of the most recent review, Humber has been granted a consent renewal by the Minister of Advanced Education and Skills Development to continue to offer this honours degree for a seven-year term starting March 23, 2015. In conformity with the Minister’s criteria and requirements, Humber will submit an application for the renewal of the consent for this program 12 months prior to the expiration of the consent. Humber shall ensure that all students admitted to this program will have the opportunity to complete the program within a reasonable time frame.
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