Hospitality and Tourism Operations Management
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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.
The program covers a wide array of subjects including key areas in the tourism industry such as sales and marketing, human resources, leadership, and strategic business planning. The curriculum brings the industry into the classroom and connects students with the industry through guest speakers, field trips and industry engagement.
Enjoy small class sizes at our downtown International Graduate School taught by faculty with extensive industry experience and strong tourism and hospitality connections. You will:
- enhance your resumé with industry certifications such as responsible alcohol beverage service and food safety training
- embark on a 256-hour 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 and financial management, travel and tourism, accomodations, and sustainability
- learn leading technologies used by notable global brands including Opera, the premier hotel management system software
Courses
At Humber, courses are delivered in a variety of formats:
In-Person - An in-person course is delivered fully on campus.
Online Asynchronous (A) - An online asynchronous course has no fixed class schedule and allows students to engage with the course at different times according to their needs. Faculty provide modules, which are completed independently by the students according to established deadlines.
Online Synchronous (S) - An online synchronous course is delivered fully online and requires faculty and students to participate in real-time according to a fixed schedule. Classes are scheduled for a specific day and time.
Hybrid - A hybrid course is a combination of in-person and online classes and follows a set schedule. Students must be available to attend in-person classes at scheduled times during the semester.
The chart below outlines the delivery options available for each course in this program, by campus. For some academic terms, there may be more than one delivery option available. You’ll be able to select your preferred options when building your course schedule during open enrolment. Preferences for course delivery will be considered on a first come, first served basis. Some Humber programs are also delivered fully online, where all courses are delivered online.
International students: the impact of studying from outside of Canada on Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) eligibility differs significantly based on when you start your program. Please review the PGWP eligibility before choosing your program and course delivery.
| Course code and Name | Delivery Type by Location | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Course Code | Course Name | North | Lakeshore | Downtown | DL/Online |
| Semester 1 | |||||
| BISM 5000 | Computer Analytic Skills | N/A | N/A | Online (S) | N/A |
| HTOM 5000 | Principles of Tourism and Hospitality | N/A | N/A | In-Person | N/A |
| HTOM 5002 | Human Resources & Leadership Management in Tourism & Hospitality | N/A | N/A | In-Person | N/A |
| HTOM 5004 | Financial Management in Tourism and Hospitality | N/A | N/A | In-Person | N/A |
| HTOM 5007 | Marketing in Tourism and Hospitality | N/A | N/A | In-Person | N/A |
| WORK 5006 | Career Development and Pre-Placement Seminar | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Semester 2 | |||||
| HTOM 5500 | Revenue Management in Tourism and Hospitality | N/A | N/A | In-Person | N/A |
| HTOM 5503 | Strategic Tourism and Hospitality Business Planning | N/A | N/A | In-Person | N/A |
| HTOM 5507 | Food and Beverage Management | N/A | N/A | In-Person | N/A |
| HTOM 5508 | Trends in Tourism and Hospitality | N/A | N/A | In-Person | N/A |
| HTOM 5509 | Accommodations Operations Management | N/A | N/A | In-Person | N/A |
| WORK 5570 | Industry Seminar | N/A | N/A | Online (S) | N/A |
| Semester 3 | |||||
| WORK 5507 | Field Experience - Hospitality and Tourism Operations Management | N/A | N/A | In-Person | N/A |
Work-Integrated Learning
Your will provide you with the vital hands-on experience that is highly valued by employers. Gain valuable field experience needed to embark upon an exciting career in the hospitality and tourism industry. Our internship co-ordinators provide support in securing your field experience, leveraging our strategic relationships and partnerships with highly rated employers. During the field experience, 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. The placement provides the opportunity for employers to evaluate students’ performance. Field experiences are 160 hours (minimum) which may be completed full time in the third semester.
Our internship co-ordinator provides direction and assistance for each student in securing a field experience.
Humber Advantages
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Your Career
Take off on a new dynamic career path in the hospitality and tourism industry.
The global tourism industry is 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-time 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
- tourism marketing and advertising agencies
Find employment as:
- attractions manager
- conference and event manager
- director of food and beverage
- director of human resources
- director of sales and marketing
- hotel general manager
- operations manager
- quality standards specialist
- restaurant manager
- revenue manager
- tour operator
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
| START | DELIVERY | LOCATION | STATUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Block-Based | Downtown (IGS) | Suspended |
| Jan 2026 | Block-Based | Downtown (IGS) | Suspended |
| START | DELIVERY | LOCATION | STATUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Block-Based | Downtown (IGS) | Suspended |
| Jan 2026 | Block-Based | Downtown (IGS) | Suspended |
Humber is a publicly funded institution. International students graduating from a PGWP Eligible program at Humber are eligible to apply for a Post-Graduation Work Permit.
International students in Canada could be eligible for an automatic scholarship*. Apply now!
Check out the step-by-step Admissions Road Map for helpful information and additional resources.
| START | DELIVERY | LOCATION | STATUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Block-Based | Downtown (IGS) | Suspended |
| Jan 2026 | Block-Based | Downtown (IGS) | Suspended |
Humber is a publicly funded institution. International students graduating from a PGWP Eligible program at Humber are eligible to apply for a Post-Graduation Work Permit.
International applicants outside of Canada can apply through Humber International. Check out the step-by-step Admissions Road Map for helpful information and additional resources.
Upcoming Recruitment Events
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Industry Experts Share Insights with Event Management Students
Wed, February 26, 2025
Hospitality – Event Management students had the opportunity to engage with top industry professionals at an exclusive networking panel on February 20.
From Classroom to Career: Humber Grads Get the Inside Scoop on the Events Industry
Wed, February 26, 2025
Event Management students got an exclusive backstage pass to the events industry at an engaging networking event on February 26.
Event Management Students Gain Hands-On Industry Insights During City-Wide Field Trip
Fri, January 31, 2025
Students in the Event Management graduate certificate program embarked on an immersive field trip to three key industry organizations in the city.
Tourism Student Wins Air Canada Future Leaders Award
Mon, January 06, 2025
Tourism – Travel Services Management student, Ramachandran Gomathi, was awarded the Air Canada Future Leaders Award.
Tourism Students Present Winning Marketing Plans to Tuani Tours Nicaragua
Fri, January 03, 2025
Tourism – Travel Services Management students showcased their final projects to their live client, Tuani Tours Nicaragua.
Event Management Students Host Festive Holiday Market at Lakeshore Campus
Mon, December 16, 2024
Event Management students brought holiday cheer to Lakeshore Campus with a thoughtfully curated Holiday Vendor Market, held at G Commons.
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