Hospitality and Tourism Operations Management Fanshawe College

Designed for university and college graduates seeking a career in the tourism and hospitality sector, this program will focus on applied knowledge in the field of hospitality operations within a global economy, encompassing the planning and management of hospitality businesses of varying size and complexity.

You will apply critical thinking, multitasking, and problem-solving skills in demand by the hospitality industry. Analytical and collaborative problem solving skills will be developed through the use of authentic case studies with leading industry partners and relevant industry technology.

Practical hands on training will develop your customer service and supervisory skills in our fine dining restaurant Saffron's and quick service delicatessen Olive Oyle's Deli. You will apply teamwork and leadership skills, create strategies for supervising, motivating employees, and work as a team to achieve the goals and objectives of the hospitality workplace.

Graduates will have developed business and management skills applicable to various hospitality sectors including accommodations, food and beverage, guest services and tourism. You will be equipped with the knowledge and skills required to assume first-line supervisory and management positions in the evolving fast-paced rewarding world of the hospitality industry.

Features and benefits:

Earn while you learn - this program includes a four-month paid work term within the Canadian Hospitality and Tourism industry.

Pathway to Canada - this two-year program may lead to a longer work permit for international students (of up to three years in Canada).

Management experience - this program is unique in that you develop both extensive knowledge of the hospitality and tourism industry as well as a strong skill set in management.

Entry requirements

A Two- or Three-Year College Diploma, or a Degree
OR
Acceptable combination of related work experience and post-secondary education as judged by the College to be equivalent to the above*

Note:

• *Applicants may be required to submit a resume and cover letter that includes details of work experience.

English Language Requirements

Applicants whose first language is not English will be required to demonstrate proficiency in English by one of the following methods:

• A Grade 12 College Stream or University Stream English credit from an Ontario Secondary School, or equivalent, depending on the program's Admission Requirements
• Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) test with a minimum score of 570 for the paper-based test (PBT), or 88 for the Internet-based test (iBT), with test results within the last two years
• International English Language Testing System (IELTS) test with an overall score of 6.5 with no score less than 6.0 in any of the four bands, with test results within the last two years OR an IELTS test with an overall score of 6.0 with no score less than 5.5 in any of the four bands, with test results within the last two years, may be considered when the applicant has an overall average of 60% or above in the qualifying diploma or degree
• Canadian Academic English Language (CAEL) test with an overall score of 70 with no score less than 60 in any of the four bands, with test results within the last two years
• An English Language Evaluation (ELE) at Fanshawe College with a minimum score of 75% in all sections of the test, with test results within the last two years
• Fanshawe College ESL4/GAP5 students: Minimum grade of 75% in ESL4/GAP5 Level 10