About Hospitality And Tourism Operations Management in Fanshawe College

Please note: Hospitality and Tourism Operations Management, THM1, is open to international students only.

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 The Chef's Table 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.

Career Opportunities

Graduates of this program will find employment in a variety of disciplines from the hospitality industry including: Hotels, Resorts, Convention Centers, Restaurants, Tourism Office and Tour Companies. Job titles for potential graduates may include Guest Service Agent, Guest Service Supervisor, Restaurant Supervisor, Reservation Supervisor, Banquet Supervisor, Front Office Supervisor, Food & Beverage Supervisor, Housekeeping Supervisor, Night Auditor, and Sales Coordinator.

Academic qualification equivalents

• A College Diploma, or College Advanced Diploma, or College Graduate Certificate or bachelor's degree.

English language requirements (one of the below):

IELTS: International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic test with an overall score of 5.5  - 7.0 with no score less than 5.0 - 6.5 in reading and listening and a score of 7.0 in writing and speaking, with test results within the last two years
Please note, some Whitireia degree level programmes require a higher level of English language competence. 

TOEFL iBT :Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) test with a minimum score of 60 - 100for the Internet-based test (iBT), with test results within the last two years

PTE: Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE) with a minimum score of 40 - 65, with test results within the last two years

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Fanshawe College Tuition fee/Cost of Attendance

To provide prospective students an indication of the minimal account balance required before applying for admission to Fanshawe College, the anticipated cost of expenditures is as follows:

Tuition fee

The cost of tuition varies depending on the length and difficulty level of each programme offered at Fanshawe College. However, the average anticipated cost is as follows:

International Applicants: 2,135 to 12,450 USD.

Domestic Applicants: 1,035 to 4,590 USD.

Other Expenses including textbooks, housing, food, entertainment, among others: 7,600 to 9,120 USD.8