Tourism & Hospitality Management (THMT)

The Tourism industry is a billion dollar industry that continues to experience growth.  The industry offers exciting career opportunities that are challenging and ever changing.  In the Tourism and Hospitality Management program, students may choose to focus their studies in the areas of tourism development or hospitality management.  For those who would prefer to take a variety of classes in both areas, a general degree with no credentialing is the way to go.  Students in the Tourism program may complete a minor in any arts, science or professional studies discipline with the exception of Business Administration by completing the requirements for the minor as listed in the Calendar.  Students must achieve a GPA of 2.0 in the required three units of the minor as specified by the program.

Students considering a career in tourism may be interested in positions working on planning and developing tourism destinations, overseeing the growth and development of an environmentally friendly tourism sector, or developing business strategies. 

Students studying hospitality may move into positions in the food and beverage industry, sales, accommodations and leisure management, tour operations, and the airline industry.

Other opportunities are available in training programs and promotion for the industry as a whole.

Your Options: Study Tourism!

The Mount offers four different credentials in tourism and hospitality management:

• a certificate 
• a diploma 
• a bachelor's degree
• a concentration within the BBA degree

Students should seek academic advising from the department to plan their program.

The Bachelor of Tourism and Hospitality Management Degree

The Bachelor of Tourism and Hospitality Management program is designed to answer the need for university-educated professionals in the tourism and hospitality fields. The program builds on the strengths of a business education and integrates the theories of tourism development and hospitality management to give the graduate an understanding of the key areas of the industry.  Students enrolled in the degree program are required to successfully complete 20 units of academic course work and three co-operative education work experiences.  Students with previous industry related experience who are admitted to the practica route will successfully complete 20 units of academic course work and two practica as part of their program.   A minimum GPA of 2.0 in 8 units of required courses including 4 units of tourism and hospitality electives and all requirements for co-operative education must be met in order to graduate.  The requirements for co-operative education are listed under Program Standards for Co-operative Education on page 72 of the Academic Calendar.

Note: Co-operative education work term courses (THMT 1188, 2288 and 3388) and Practica (THMT 2299 and 3399) cannot be counted in the calculation of the GPA.  Students in the Bachelor of Tourism and Hospitality Management Relations program may complete a minor in any arts, science or professional studies discipline with the exception of Business Administration by completing the requirements for the minor as listed in the Academic Calendar.  Students must achieve a GPA of 2.0 in the required three units of the minor as specified by the program.


Certificate in Tourism and Hospitality Management

The certificate in Tourism and Hospitality Management is a six unit program designed to give the student a basic introduction to the concepts of tourism and hospitality management.  Admission requirements for the Certificate in Tourism and Hospitality Management are the same as for the Bachelor of Tourism and Hospitality Management.  The Certificate in Tourism and Hospitality Management is available to students in degree programs. Both the certificate and degree may be taken concurrently. If taken concurrently, the Principles Governing the Awarding of Multiple Credentials will be in effect. If not earned concurrently, the University regulations regarding a second credential will be in effect. Students are advised to review these regulations on page 23 of the Academic Calendar during program planning and completion.  The certificate may be completed through distance learning on either a full-time or part-time basis.
 

Diploma in Tourism and Hospitality Management

The Diploma in Tourism and Hospitality Management is designed to increase and enrich the knowledge acquired during the certificate program. Admission to this program is limited to part-time students with appropriate work experience and/or students who have already obtained a bachelor’s degree.  Admission requirements for the Diploma in Tourism and Hospitality Management are the same as for the Bachelor of Tourism and Hospitality Management.  Transfer or nondegree students must have a GPA of 2.0 over three full units.  Normally, a student may repeat a course in the Diploma in Tourism and Hospitality Management program only once.  The Diploma in Tourism and Hospitality Management is available to students in degree programs. Both the diploma and degree may be taken concurrently. If taken concurrently, the Principles Governing the Awarding of Multiple Credentials will be in effect. If not earned concurrently, the University regulations regarding a second credential will be in effect.  Students are advised to review these regulations on page 23 of the Academic Calendar during program planning and completion.  Students cannot transfer into this program without specific permission from the Registrar.
The diploma may be completed through distance learning on a full-time or part-time basis.

Bachelor of Business Administration with a Concentration in Tourism and Hospitality Management

BBA concentration in tourism and hospitality management