COURSE CURRICULUM

The Bachelor of Hospitality and Tourism Management (BHTM) program at Cape Breton University offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to equip students with practical and theoretical knowledge essential for a successful career in the hospitality and tourism industry. Courses such as HATM-1501 Intro Food Theory & Nutrition introduce students to nutrition fundamentals, food preparation, and workplace safety, while HATM-1503 Restaurant Operation & Service focuses on dining room service techniques, both requiring accompanying lab components to provide hands-on experience. The program covers key industry topics including hospitality and tourism in Canada (HATM-1504), guest service computer applications with property management software labs (HATM-1505), and tourism marketing (HATM-1506). Unique offerings like HATM-1507 Mi’kmaw Cultural Tourism highlight Indigenous perspectives, and HATM-1508 Cape Breton Island Tourism explores regional culture, heritage, and tourism sectors. Advanced courses include food science fundamentals for hospitality managers (HATM-2501), with practical labs, and management courses such as tourism operation planning (HATM-3125) which integrates accounting, marketing, and human resource skills essential for tourism management. Students gain specialized knowledge in meetings and convention management (HATM-3503), resort and facilities management (HATM-3504), hospitality and tourism law (HATM-3505), and functions management (HATM-3506 and HATM-3507), which emphasize real-world application through lab work and event planning. Destination marketing management (HATM-3508) and international tourism management (HATM-3509) provide insights into global tourism trends, cross-cultural awareness, and strategic development. The program also includes two major industry internships (HATM-2999 and HATM-3999), each requiring 540 employment hours and project completion, allowing students to apply their learning in professional settings and enhance employability. With additional special topics and directed study courses, the BHTM program fosters a well-rounded education blending business, culture, and hands-on experience essential for thriving in the diverse hospitality and tourism industry.