Join a growing industry and gain opportunities worldwide.
The two-year Hospitality - Hotel and Restaurant Operations Management Ontario College Diploma program provides you with specialized managerial skills for the hospitality and tourism industry through a mixture of theory and hands-on classes delivered by industry professionals.
Learn about:
hotel and restaurant operations
management skills
computer applications in hospitality and tourism
financial management
marketing
The first year of the program provides introductory industry and business courses to help prepare you for entry-level positions. The second year focuses on developing management skills to help solidify long-term career success in the hospitality and tourism industry.
Experience a variety of restaurant operations-related roles in Restaurant International, Algonquin College`s student-operated restaurant and teaching facility. Some of these classes happen during the evening and weekends, to prepare you for the variety of shift work in the industry.
Students who graduate from this program with a minimum of a B average can further their education by bridging into year three of the Bachelor of Hospitality and Tourism Management (Honours) degree program.
There are a growing number of job opportunities - available both locally and globally - in this dynamic industry. Graduates may find employment in:
the food and beverage industry
the accommodation sector
tourism services
sales and marketing
transportation
events and conferences
SUCCESS FACTORS
This program is well-suited for students who:
Have good interpersonal skills and enjoy interacting with people.
Are interested in a career in the hospitality business that is portable throughout the world.
Seek variety in their daily work and rewarding opportunities and experiences.
Are looking for career opportunities that allow flexibility to balance work and family life.