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Hospitality and Tourism Administration

Tuition fee CA$17,715 per year

The fee is for the 2022–2023 academic year and includes tuition (CA$15,693), health insurance and ancillary charges.

The fees displayed are estimates for two semesters and are subject to change.

Registration fee CA$400 one-time

The registration fee includes the non-refundable application fee (CA$100) and the refundable deposit fee (CA$300).

Accommodation fee CA$1,800 per month

The above fee is an estimated amount for living expenses for one month.

  • Including the cost of food, rent, transportation and other living expenses (varies depending on your living preferences).
  • Estimated living expenses are to be used as a guide only and are subject to change.

More information

centennialcollege.ca/..rism-administration 

Overview

Creative and business-minded hospitality and tourism administration professionals can find careers in accommodation, food and beverage, transportation, entertainment, and travel services. The only three-year advanced diploma in Ontario, this program combines in-depth holistic academic study with hands-on experiential learning, culminating in a 14-week work-integrated learning experience.

You gain technical skills, industry-specific knowledge, business acumen, and the ability to go further faster with leadership capabilities. Smart Serve, Safe Food Handlers, TICO Travel Counsellor, CPR, and It’s Your Shift (a training and awareness program to prevent sexual harassment and violence) certifications complement your advanced diploma.

Accreditation

Tourism HR Canada has honoured the Hospitality and Tourism Administration and Hotel Operations Management – Hospitality programs with its SMART + Premium status, which means the programs exceed basic tourism industry standards. Centennial College is among the first post-secondary institutions in Canada to receive this accreditation — and the only one to have two programs recognized for demonstrating tourism-related programming that exceeds industry standards.

Career opportunities

  • Hotel general management
  • Hotel sales and marketing
  • Hotel operations
  • Hotel front desk
  • Food and Beverage management
  • Meeting and Events coordinator
  • Groups and Incentive specialist
  • Conference and Meetings providers
  • Inbound and outbound tour operators
  • Inbound tour sales
  • Outbound tour sales
  • Organizing and operations
  • Retail travel sales and counselling
  • Tourism associations
  • Government economic development
  • Marketing
Apply Now! January 2025
This intake is not applicable
Studies commence
Jan 2, 2025
Apply Now! September 2025
This intake is not applicable
Studies commence
Sep 2, 2025
Apply Now! January 2025
This intake is not applicable
Studies commence
Jan 2, 2025
Apply Now! September 2025
This intake is not applicable
Studies commence
Sep 2, 2025