Tourism – Operations Management (Co-op) Printable

Term 1 HCL-1003 Tourism Foundations HCL-1204 Leadership Development HCL-1303 Tourism Technology HCL-1403 Food and Beverage Operations HCL-1501 Industry Certifications COM-1113 Workplace Communications JSS-1001 Job Search and Success Term 2 HCL-2003 Financial Control HCL-2103 Tourism Marketing HCL-2303 Hotel Operations HCL-3203 Human Resources HCL-3403 Tourism Trends GED-XXX3 General Education Elective GED-XXX3 General Education Elective Co-op Term 1 CPL-1049 Co-Op Work Term Term 3 HCL-3003 Events, Meetings and Conferences HCL-3103 Marketing Communications HCL-3504 Cost Management HCL-3603 Operations Management HCL-4103 Organizational Leadership HCL-4303 Entrepreneurship in Tourism GED-XXX3 General Education Elective

Engage in a tourism and hospitality management diploma program that develops the highly in-demand skills of leadership, cultural intelligence, and a managerial approach to business operations. A passion for creating experiences, flexibility to pivot with trends, ability to lead a team, and business acuity ensure graduates are prepared to advance their careers in this dynamic industry.

Trained professionals enjoy career success creating experiences for corporate and entrepreneurial tourism organizations including world class hotels and resorts, tourism attractions, entertainment venues, gaming organizations, destination marketing organizations, and all businesses that value the customer experience.

Lambton College's Tourism - Operations Management student experience delivers:

a unique, continuous 16 month educational experience offering skill development and industry experience (3 academic terms + co-operative work term);
student-centered curriculum with active, engaging and applied learning opportunities;
transferable skill development that opens doors to all areas of the tourism industry and beyond;
leadership development through experiential learning and human relations;
cultural intelligence skill building;
a foundation for socially responsible, environmentally sustainable, and ethical decision making;
industry certifications; and,
opportunities to kick start career advancement through a paid co-op work term across Canada and around the world.

Experiential Learning Opportunities

Students in the Tourism - Operations Management program are exposed to real-world learning through a variety of ways during their time at Lambton College.

This program prepares students for future work by providing industry certifications and a paid co-op work term where companies will come on-campus to recruit. Students also participate in team based projects that include themes like:

Tour Planning of a four-day Canadian Getaway;
Tourism Marketing Plans;
Debating Tourism Trends from a Sustainable and Responsible Lens; and
Fundraising Events.

Students gain exposure to computerized business simulations that include Hotel Property Management Systems, Entrepreneurial Operations, and Digital Marketing Communications. They also gain valuable leadership development and organizational leadership skills through interactive workshops.

Admission Requirements

O.S.S.D. or equivalent with:

Grade 12 English C or U

Employment Opportunities

Tourism and Hospitality industry professionals are in global demand. Some of the employers of our graduates include: Tourism Sarnia-Lambton, Fairmont Hotels and Resorts, Intercontinental Hotels and Resorts, Hyatt Hotels Corporation, Marriott Hotels and Resorts, Gateway Entertainment and Spirit Ridge at Nkmip Resort.  Self-Employment: Inns, Adventure Tourism, Food and Beverage, and Retail.

Tuition Fees

Please Note: These fees apply to the 2022-2023 academic year and are subject to change. Fees do not include books (unless specifically noted), supplies or living costs.

Business, English & Liberal Studies: 519-479-0902; business@lambtoncollege.ca

Program Information: 1-844-LAMBTON; info@lambtoncollege.ca