Hospitality and Tourism Operations Management
Program Overview
Humber’s Hospitality and Tourism Operations Management graduate certificate program is your fast-track entry into one of the world’s most dynamic industries which continues to offer great employment advancement potential. Gain the skills needed for success in an exciting career in tourism and hospitality management both in Canada and internationally.
It is widely expected that post-COVID19, travel and tourism will rebound and pent-up demand will result in a surge of middle management job opportunities for professionals in every sub-sector of this industry.
The program covers a wide array of subjects including key areas of the tourism industry such as sales and digital marketing, human resources, leadership and strategic business planning. The curriculum brings the industry into the classroom and connects the student with the industry through guest speakers, field trips and industry engagement.
Enjoy small class sizes, taught by faculty with extensive industry experience and strong tourism and hospitality connections.
- enhance your resumé with industry certifications such as service excellence, Google Ads, Facebook Blueprint, responsible alcohol beverage service, and wine and beer knowledge
- embark on a 8-week industry placement providing you with on-the-job experience and industry contacts
- gain valuable instruction and guidance from faculty with extensive industry experience in concepts such as marketing and sales, leadership management, finance, and sustainability
- learn leading technologies used by notable global brands including Silverware, the leading restaurant point-of-sale system and Opera, the premier hotel management system software
Upon successful completion of the program, a graduate will:
Apply financial management principles including cost accounting, management accounting, and audit practices and procedures.
Apply management theory and operating practices including the fundamental principles underlying management planning, organizing, directing and controlling in a service-driven industry.
Use financial operating and statistical reports to assist in intermediate and long-term decision making.
Assess the adequacy of strategic and operational decisions through the application and analysis of appropriate financial indicators.
Apply strategic marketing principles and techniques in the development of a sound organizational marketing plan.
Develop effective customer relations, manage guest problems with empathy and sensitivity.
Apply the concepts of organizational behaviour with consideration of their impact on hospitality and tourism operations.
Use relevant and current information systems including the use and application of industry-specific and generic software packages relating to operational planning and management.
Contribute effectively to the development and implementation of management procedures in the supervision of employees, identify and use appropriate motivational and team-building techniques to achieve desired results.
Apply government legislation and regulations bearing on the hospitality and tourism industry including occupational health and safety legislation, employment standards and labour relations, and contract law.
Define ethics, integrity and social responsibility, and assess their importance to hospitality administration.
Conceptualize and develop a new venture small business plan including the role of the entrepreneur or small business owner/operator in the hospitality and tourism sectors.
Use effective interpersonal skills in the workplace.
Use effective oral and written communication skills.
Conduct meetings and make formal presentations through the use of effective public speaking skills and techniques.
Work Placement
Your work placement will provide you with the vital hands-on experience that is highly valued by employers. Gain valuable work experience needed to embark upon an exciting career in the hospitality and tourism industry. Our internship co-ordinators provide support in securing your work placement, leveraging our strategic relationships and partnerships with highly rated employers. During the placement, you will receive hands-on experience, network with industry professionals while working under their experienced direction, allowing you to showcase your skills and knowledge - all under the guidance of dedicated faculty support. Placements provide the opportunity for employers to evaluate students’ performance. Placements are 160 hours (minimum) placement which may be completed full time in the third semester.
Our internship co-ordinator provides direction and assistance for each student in securing a placement.
Industry partners who often provide work placements include:
- Cactus Club Cafe Restaurants
- Fairmont Hotels
- Four Seasons Hotels
- Hilton Hotels
- Hyatt Hotels
- Intercontinental Hotels Group
- Marriott Hotels
- Oliver & Bonacini Restaurants
- RECIPE Unlimited Brands of Restaurants
- Schlegel Villages
- Service Inspired Restaurants - Sir Corp
- Shangri-La Hotels
- JOEY Restaurants
- Radonic Travel Tourism Marketing
The Humber Advantage
Longo Faculty of Business has more than 500 industry partners who provide added value to students with field trips, guest speaker presentations, and case studies - to form valuable components of the Hospitality and Tourism Operations Management Graduate Certificate program. Partners provide internships for students, fund capital projects such as labs and more than $60,000 in awards and scholarships, and also employ Humber graduates.
The Humber Experience
"I have been working 40 hours a week on average since I started (at Longos). It has been a good learning experience. I really enjoyed everything — although sometimes it was overwhelming and challenging. The great thing is that they helped me design my career path and offered me two job opportunities.
I will continue to work for them supporting category management and the central kitchen. After this, I'll work in store to gain practical experience. That way, my professional growth will be assured."
– Emanuele Trovato
Your Career
Take off on a new dynamic career path in the hospitality and tourism industry either in Canada or internationally.
The global tourism industry is dynamic and ever-changing with over one billion people travelling the world in a single year. According to the UNWTO’s long-term forecast, international tourist arrivals worldwide is expected to reach 1.8 billion by 2030. Tourism HR Canada projects that the potential labour shortage in tourism services in Canada could reach more than 240,000 full-year jobs by 2030.
Establish your hospitality and tourism career in a number of diverse sectors including:
- commercial and leisure transportation such as airlines and cruise ships
- convention and conference centres
- destination marketing organizations
- food and beverage management
- hotels and accommodations
- special event planning
- tour operations
- tourist attractions
- Toursim marketing and advertising agencies
Find employment as a guest service manager, sales manager, food and beverage supervisor, banquet manager, revenue manager, and conference assistant.
Graduates work for domestic and global hotel brands, cruise lines, travel agencies, restaurants, airlines, other tourism related businesses and agencies, and event planning companies.
Professional Accreditations & Recognition
Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET)
Qualified students have the opportunity to earn the Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET) Level 1 certification.
Additional requirements may apply.
Note: The requirements for the additional credential(s) are determined by the granting body, which is independent from the College. Students are encouraged to obtain the specific requirements directly from the granting body before enrolling.
Program Availability
News Feed
Hospitality & Tourism COIL Initiative Between Universidad Latina de Costa Rica and Humber College Students – A Collaborative Success!
Tue, May 31, 2022
Hospitality & Tourism Operations Management students embarked on a COIL initiative with Hospitality and Tourism students from the Universidad Latina de Costa Rica, fondly known as ULatina.
Humber Fashion Students Help Prep Tourism Students for Internships
Thu, April 28, 2022
Collaborating between programs is one of the biggest assets of teaching at Humber!
Hospitality Management Student Selected Into Unique Food Entrepreneurship Program
Wed, April 06, 2022
Kate Naumova, 3rd Semester Hospitality -Hotel and Restaurant Operations Management student has been accepted into the Chartwells and Venturepark Labs “Concept to Market Sprint” program.
No news at this time.
News Feed
The Story of Devotion Behind The Franca Giacomelli Scholarship for Dedication, Achievement and Service
Mon, July 11, 2022
After 42 years of teaching, mentoring and supporting more than 10,000 students, long-time faculty member Franca Giacomelli is retiring.
Thank You Longo Family Foundation for Helping Us to Deliver Business at Its Best
Mon, July 11, 2022
A $5-million gift from the Longo Family Foundation will support scholarships, entrepreneurship programming and increased opportunities for our students to develop skills and experience.
Humber/Ningbo Project Updates
Tue, May 31, 2022
The Program marked its 26th Celebration of Success. The achievements of the last year for twenty-eight graduating students were celebrated along with several special Humber Guests.
No news at this time.
News Feed
Hospitality & Tourism COIL Initiative Between Universidad Latina de Costa Rica and Humber College Students – A Collaborative Success!
Tue, May 31, 2022
Hospitality & Tourism Operations Management students embarked on a COIL initiative with Hospitality and Tourism students from the Universidad Latina de Costa Rica, fondly known as ULatina.
HTOM and HROM Alumni Event a Huge Success
Thu, April 01, 2021
The highly attended and much anticipated annual Hospitality and Tourism Operations Management and Hospitality - Hotel and Restaurant Operations Management alumni event was held on March 3rd.
No news at this time.
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Post-Admission Requirements
Once you have been accepted, and have confirmed your offer, you may need to complete a further set of requirements related to your program (Post-Admission Requirements).
Fees
The 2022-2023 fee for three semesters was:
- domestic: $5,851.40
- international: $18,058.00
Fees are subject to change.
Fees by Semester
Domestic Fees International FeesAdditional Costs
Approximately $650 - textbooks and supplies – $650 (per semester); plus nominal fees to cover the costs of industry field trips in specific courses.
Scholarships
Humber Scholarships
Find out more about scholarships and bursaries that you may be eligible for, visit Student Scholarships. International students can visit International Student Scholarships.
Humber Bursaries
Bursaries are available for Certificate, Diploma and Degree programs primarily based on financial need, visit Humber Bursaries.
External Awards, Bursaries & Scholarships
Find out more information about external scholarships and bursaries, visit External Awards.
Indigenous Student Awards, Bursaries & Scholarships
Humber offers a variety of bursaries and scholarships for Indigenous students, visit Indigenous Student Awards.
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- Opportunities to build on your college education and complete your diploma or degree at Humber.
- Degree and graduate study opportunities at other institutions in Ontario, Canada and abroad.
How to Apply
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.
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
If you’re an international student, you can apply directly to Humber via our International Centre.
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