X. Degree Programs

Bachelor of Commerce (B.Comm.)

Hospitality and Tourism Management (HTM)

School of Hospitality, Food and Tourism Management, Gordon S. Lang School of Business and Economics

The Hospitality and Tourism Management (HTM) major prepares students to assume positions of responsibility within the world’s largest industry.

In the first two years of study, students are introduced to foundational business skills and knowledge; and provided with an in-depth overview of the industry’s three sectors: hotel and lodging; restaurant and foodservice; and tourism.

By the end of the second year, students must choose one of those sectors as their area of emphasis. For the remainder of the program, the courses and learning opportunities that students encounter have one goal: to help them cultivate the knowledge, skills and understanding required of a managerial leader in their chosen area.

Topics of study for all three areas of emphasis includes:

• human resources management;

• marketing;

• accounting;

• communications

The hotel and lodging area includes:

• operations;

• event management;

• design

The restaurant and foodservice area includes:

• food systems;

• restaurant management;

• beverage management

The tourism area includes:

• planning and development;

• sustainability;

• international tourism

An integral part of the HTM major is experiential learning, which means that theory is balanced with practice. Students are encouraged to participate in guided learning opportunities outside the conventional classroom, such as independent study courses, study abroad, and numerous networking events with industry leaders.

Additional information:

• 1200 hours of verified work experience in the hospitality and tourism industry is required for students to be eligible for graduation.

• 700 hours of hospitality and tourism work experience must be completed before a student enters Semester 7.

Elective options enable students to select courses that support or complement their area of emphasis. Examples:

1. Students may use a combination of courses from their major, liberal education and free electives to earn the Certificate in Leadership. For information about this certificate and its course requirements, see http://www.leadershipcertificate.com/

2. Students interested in languages and/or participating in study abroad programs may use a combination of their liberal education or free electives to study one or more of the various languages taught at the University or to take courses while abroad.

3. Students interested in independent study courses (e.g. HTM*4130, HTM*4140, HTM*4150, HTM*4500) may use a combination of their restricted or free electives to study one or more of these special topic courses. For more information regarding current offerings, students should consult the Faculty Advisor.