COURSE CURRICULUM

The program consists of a structured four-term curriculum totaling 60 credits, designed to provide in-depth knowledge and skills relevant to the hospitality industry. In Term 1, students are introduced to core business concepts with courses such as Contemporary Canadian Business, Operations Management, Hospitality Financial Management, Statistical Decision Making, and Multiculturalism in Business, totaling 15 credits. Term 2 builds on this foundation with a focus on analytical and strategic skills, offering courses in Decision Making Analysis, Canadian Labour Relations, Capital and Asset Management, Services Marketing, and Research Methods in Business, again totaling 15 credits. In Term 3, the curriculum shifts toward advanced topics and practical applications, including Strategic Hospitality Management, the first part of the Hospitality Capstone project, Entrepreneurship, New Media in Hospitality, and Hospitality Revenue Management, all contributing to another 15 credits. Term 4 completes the program with a focus on leadership, innovation, and sustainability through courses such as the second part of the Hospitality Capstone, Revenue Management Analysis, Leadership in Organizations, Business Innovation, and Sustainability in Business, rounding out the final 15 credits. Throughout the program, students engage with theoretical and practical aspects of hospitality, from financial and operations management to marketing, leadership, research, and innovation. This comprehensive approach ensures graduates are well-prepared to address current and emerging challenges in the hospitality sector, with the skills to manage guest services and lead business operations in a variety of professional settings. The inclusion of multiculturalism, labour relations, new media, and sustainability further supports a modern, globally informed perspective, essential for success in the diverse and dynamic hospitality industry. The capstone projects integrated into the final two terms provide students with the opportunity to apply their learning to real-world scenarios, demonstrating their ability to lead and innovate in hospitality environments.