Program Overview

Hospitality – Hotel and Resort Operations Management Ontario College Diploma, Co-op program

Program Description

Imagine an exciting hospitality career working at places such as five-star hotels, luxurious resorts, restaurants, clubs, and cruise lines. Hospitality professionals work with diverse clientele all over the world. Students are immersed in an innovative curriculum taught by faculty with valuable industry expertise. Learning takes place through extensive experiential opportunities including field trips, practical labs, workplace certifications, and study and travel abroad. Emphasis is put on both the food and beverage and rooms divisions of a hotel or resort property, and strategic industry partnerships complement student learning.

Intake Information

• Start date: Fall 2025, Barrie; Summer 2026, Barrie

Tuition and Fees

• Visit our tuition and fees page for detailed information on the cost to attend Georgian.
• You can afford this! Explore OSAP as well as awards, scholarships and bursaries to help you pay your way to graduation.

Work-Integrated Learning

• This program includes a co-op work term component where you’ll gain experience in a workplace related to your field of study.
• Learn about types of work-integrated learning at Georgian.

Admission Requirements

• OSSD or equivalent with Grade 12 English (C or U)
• Mature students, non-secondary school applicants (19 years or older), and home school applicants may also be considered for admission.
• Eligibility may be met by applicants who have taken equivalent courses, upgrading, completed their GED, and equivalency testing.

Pathways

• Applicants who have taken courses from a recognized and accredited post-secondary institution and/or have relevant life/learning experience may also be considered for admission; refer to the Credit for Prior Learning website for details.

Career Opportunities

• Graduates from this program may find positions in the following sectors:
  • hotels
  • resorts
  • clubs
  • cruise lines
  • restaurants
  • attractions
  • airlines
  • industry suppliers
  • ancillary services in health care and education

Course Information

• 19 Program Courses
• 2 Communications Courses
• 3 General Education Courses
• 1 Co-op Work Term

Program-Specific Courses

• Semester 1 courses:
  • FLIE 1002 – Certifications for the Hospitality Industry
  • MATH 1041 – Mathematics for Hospitality
  • REAS 3001 – Research Methods and Analysis
  • TOUR 1009 – Dynamics of Hospitality and Tourism
  • Program Courses – Select 1 additional course from the Program Courses listed below.
  • Select 1 course from the communications list during registration.
  • Select 1 course from the general education list during registration.

Course Delivery Method

• In person: This program is delivered fully in person and requires you to attend campus.

Related Programs

• Business
• Flight Services
• Tourism

Program Code

• HHRO

Duration

• 2 Years

Credential

• Ontario College Diploma, Co-op

Program Delivery

• Full-time

Program Delivery Method(s)

• In person