Travel and Tourism
Learn about tourism industry standards and requirements with this two-years Cambrian College program
Duration: 2 years
Time commitment: 25-35 hours per week
Campus: Toronto
Subject: Business
Language: English
Level of study: Diploma
The curriculum offers courses in world destinations, selling and customer service, transportation, communication, product knowledge, tour development and management, tourism law, business math, and event management. The students will learn to research, solve problems, be team players, exhibit professionalism and adapt to an ever-changing industry of travel and tourism.
Students will become familiar with:
- World tourist destinations and their local laws and customs
- Basic reservation and booking procedures for airline, hotel, car, cruise, rail and bus
- Both major airline reservation systems, APOLLO BY GEMINI (GALILEO) and SABRE
- TICO certification is mandatory for travel agents and wholesalers selling travel services in Ontario. It ensures that agents comply with provincial regulations and consumer protection laws.
Students will have an opportunity to further develop practical skills and enrich their industry knowledge by participating in a seven-week-long field placement during their fourth and final semester. With the assistance of a devoted Field Placement Coordinator, students can complete placements in various industry areas to suit their interests.
Completion of the program prepares students to write the Knowledge Exam that is part of the certification requirements to become a Certified Travel Counsellor from CITC. The students are encouraged to become members of the Canadian Institute of Travel Counsellors (CITC). This association provides students with the opportunity to participate in seminars and conferences. For more information on becoming a Certified Travel Counsellor, contact CITC at www.citc.ca.
Future pathways
Academic Opportunities:
A Co-op or Field Placement experience is mandatory to Tourism students in the fourth semester. Students must complete either one to graduate from the program
Graduates from this program may continue their studies at university and may receive credit for their prior College education
Employment Opportunities:
A Co-op or Field Placement experience is mandatory to Tourism students in the fourth semester. Students must complete either one to graduate from the program
Graduates from this program may continue their studies at university and may receive credit for their prior College education
Tour operations
Travel agencies
Airlines
Hotels and resorts
Car rental companies
Program outline
To be considered, applicants require a secondary school diploma from an Ontario College or equivalent, including:
- Grade 12 English
- 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 international students from certain countries 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. Applicants are required to obtain a minimum score on the English Placement Test before final approval and completion of their registration. As a result of widespread suspension of IELTS and other testing platforms during the COVID-19 pandemic, Cambrian College will temporarily accept the Duolingo English Test, IELTS Indicator and the TOEFL-iBT® Special Home Edition to demonstrate English Proficiency.
*Hanson College of Business, Health & Technology 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
TWD1102: Destination Products – Canada (3 credits)
TTP1100: Introduction to Tourism (4 credits)
TRL1110: Land Arrangements (3 credits)
SSC1000: Events/ Introduction to Psychology I (3 credits)
ENG1002: College Communications (3 credits)
BUS1106: Computerized Business Applications (3 credits)
ACC1220: Business Records (3 credits)
Semester 2
TWD1201: Destination Products & Research (4 credits)
TTP1101: Tour and Package Holidays (3 credits)
TTP1007: Ticketing and Tariffs (3 credits)
MKT1106: Marketing for Tourism & Hospitality (4 credits)
PSY1125: Positive Psychology/ Canadian Political Studies (3 credits)
ENG2305: Workplace & Employment Writing (3 credits)
BUS2040: Organizational Behaviour (3 credits)
Semester 3
TTP1103: Meeting & Conference Planning (2 credits)
TTP1014: Workplace Readiness (2 credits)
TTP1004: Tourism Law & Risk Management (4 credits)
TCB1101: Computer Reservations (4 credits)
PSY2700: Client Communications and Leadership Development (3 credits)
BUS3585: Entrepreneurship (3 credits)
BUS1600: Customer Service (3 credits)
Semester 4
TTP1011: Adventure Leisure & Eco Tourism (3 credits)
TTP1010: Field Placement (7 credits)
TTP1013: Cross Cultural & Niche Tourism (3 credit)
TTP1008: Intro to the Cruise Industry (3 credits)
MKT2320: Professional Selling (3 credits)
Term |
Cost (CAD) |
| Term 1 | $9,052.12 |
| Term 2 | $9,052.12 |
| Term 3 | $9,052.12 |
| Term 4 | $9,052.12 |
| Total | $36,208.48 |
Fees do not include books (unless specifically noted), supplies or living costs.7
