ChairPeter Mombourquette, BA (CBU), B.Ed. (St.FX), MBA (SMU), Ph.D. (South Queensland), Associate Professor
Co-ordinator - Tourism and Hospitality ManagementKaren Blotnicky, BA Hons (SMU), MBA (SMU), Ph.D. (Northcentral), Associate Professor
The objective of the diploma program in tourism and hospitality management is 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 non-degree students must have a GPA of 2.0 over 3.0 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 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.
Program Requirements
A Diploma in Tourism and Hospitality Management requires successful completion of the
following 12 units:
| ❏ | BUSI 1112 | 0.5 unit |
| ❏ | BUSI 2202/THMT 2202 | 0.5 unit |
| ❏ | BUSI 2214 | 0.5 unit |
| ❏ | BUSI 2215 | 0.5 unit |
| ❏ | BUSI 2221 | 0.5 unit |
| ❏ | BUSI 2222 | 0.5 unit |
| ❏ | BUSI 2230 | 0.5 unit |
| ❏ | BUSI 2231 | 0.5 unit |
| ❏ | ECON 1101 | 0.5 unit |
| ❏ | ECON 1102 | 0.5 unit |
| ❏ | THMT 1101 | 0.5 unit |
| ❏ | THMT 1116 | 0.5 unit |
| ❏ | THMT 2216 | 0.5 unit |
| ❏ | THMT 2257* | 0.5 unit |
| ❏ | THMT 3221* | 0.5 unit |
| ❏ | THMT 3321/FSGN 3321 | 0.5 unit |
| ❏ | 1.0 unit of Modern Language | 1.0 unit |
| ❏ | 0.5 unit of Arts or Science elective
at the 1000 level | 0.5 unit |
| ❏ | 1.0 unit of Arts and/or Science electives
at the 2000 level | 1.0 unit |
| ❏ | 1.5 unit of THMT electives | 1.5 unit |
| ❏ | THMT 2299 Practicum I | 560 hours |
*If, in any year, these courses are not available, Tourism and Hospitality Management students may substitute BUSI 2259 for THMT 2257 and BUSI 3320 for THMT 3221.
Students who wish to continue beyond the diploma may apply for admission to the Bachelor of Tourism and Hospitality Management degree program. The following 8.0 units would be required for completion of the degree:
| ❏ | BUSI 2255 or INTE/CMPS 2245 | 0.5 unit |
| ❏ | BUSI 4400 | 0.5 unit |
| ❏ | MATH 2208 | 0.5 unit |
| ❏ | MATH 2209 | 0.5 unit |
| ❏ | THMT 3312 | 0.5 unit |
| ❏ | THMT 3362* | 0.5 unit |
| ❏ | 0.5 unit of Humanities elective | 0.5 unit |
| ❏ | 1.0 unit of Arts and/or Science electives
at the 2000 level or above | 1.0 unit |
| ❏ | 1.0 unit of THMT electives (at any level) | 1.0 unit |
| ❏ | 1.5 units of THMT electives at the 4000 level | 1.5 units |
| ❏ | 1.0 unit of electives | 1.0 unit |
| ❏ | THMT 3399 Practicum II | 560 hours |
*If, in any year, these courses are not available, Tourism and Hospitality Management students may substitute BUSI 3361 for THMT 3362.