- Duration: 2 years
- Time commitment: 25-35 hours per week
- Campus: Brampton & North York
- Subject: Business
- Language: English
- Level of study: Diploma
About the program
In the Hospitality – Hotel and Restaurant program, the focus will be on the practical aspects of hospitality service. The program has been designed so that students develop and acquire the skills and knowledge necessary to enter the workforce and to perform their roles in front-line service. Students will be instructed in mixology, wines, customer service, hotel services, and menu planning and design. They will also be provided with an introduction to managerial concepts including accounting, marketing, law and human resource management.
Future pathways
- Academic Opportunities:
- A Field Placement experience is mandatory to Hospitality students in the fourth semester.
- Graduates from this program may continue their studies at university and may receive credit for their prior College education.
- Refer to College/University Agreements for further information.
- Employment Opportunities:
- Hotel and front desk
- Food and beverage operations
- Catering
- Resort hosting
- Banquet planning
- Corporate event management
Program outline
To be considered, applicants require a secondary school diploma or degree from an Ontario College or equivalent, including:
- Grade 12 English
- Grade 11 Mathematics
- Recommended: competency in Microsoft Office Word, Excel, and software
Applicants from non-English-speaking countries must achieve the minimum requirements of an overall IELTS score of 6 and no band less than 5.5 issued in the past 24 months. Duolingo score of 110-115.
All other acceptable tests and results for admission can be found here.
- Exemptions may be granted to students who have completed at least 3 years of formal academic studies in which English was the medium of instruction.
- Students can also satisfy the English language proficiency requirement by successfully completing the EAP program offered by Hanson Language School.
**Hanson College specializes in educating international students and only accepts non-Canadian applicants possessing valid study permits into programs for which it partners with Cambrian College.
Semester 1
Media and Current Events (SSC1000, 3 credits)
Mathematics for Hospitality (MTH1224, 3 credits)
Beverages & Mixology (HRM1125, 3 credits)
Intro to Tourism & Hospitality (HRM1004, 3 credits)
Restaurant & Operations (HRM1002, 3 credits)
College Communications (ENG1002, 3 credits)
Intro to Financial Accounting (ACC1100, 4 credits)
Equivalency General Education (GEX1000, 3 credits)
Semester 2
Marketing for Tourism & Hospitality (MKT1106, 4 credits)
Restaurant Operations Lab (HRM1013, 3 credits)
Food and Nutrition Theory (HRM1012, 4 credits)
Facility Management (HRM1000, 2 credits)
Economics (ECN1002, 3 credits)
Organizational Behaviour (BUS2040, 3 credits)
Financial Accounting II (ACC1310, 4 credits)
Semester 3
Kitchen Essentials (HRM1014, 3 credits)
Rooms Division Theory (HRM1015, 2 credits)
Procurement & Cost Control (HRM1016, 3 credits)
Front Office Procedures (HRM1017, 4 credits)
Intro to Human Resources (HRP1000, 3 credits)
Hospitality Law & Risk Management (LAW1029, 3 credits)
Canadian Political Studies (POL1500, 3 credits)
Introduction to Psychology I (PSY1050, 3 credits)
Semester 4
Field Placement (HRM1023, 7 credits)
Revenue Management (HRM1022, 2 credits)
Workplace Readiness (HRM1021, 1 credit)
Service Excellence (HRM1020, 2 credits)
Rooms Division Practical (HRM1019, 2 credits)
Banquet & Catering Management (HRM1018, 3 credits)
Term | Cost (CAD) |
| Term 1 | $8,610.28 |
| Term 2 | $8,610.28 |
| Term 3 | $8,610.28 |
| Term 4 | $8,610.28 |
| Total | $34,441.12 |
Fees do not include books (unless specifically noted), supplies or living costs.