Quality is never an accident. It is always the result of an intelligent effort.

— John Ruskin

Hospitality Programs

Discover the world of opportunity in the multibillion-dollar business of global hospitality and tourism. Seneca has provided industry-specific hospitality, tourism, travel and inflight programming for 35+ years. Our graduates are now working around the world in positions of operations, strategy, business development and services leadership. Gain the knowledge and skills to succeed in a culturally diverse global environment – allowing you to work anywhere in the world.

Hotel & Restaurant Services Management Diploma (HTM)

4 Semesters (2 Years)

Starts in January, September, May

This two-year diploma program is designed to prepare you for a career in the vibrant global hotel and hospitality industry. Not only will you work closely with your peers and professors who are industry professionals, but you will learn and practise through paid work experience key skills employers are seeking, including exceptional guest service, industry-standard software applications, cultural diversity and management skills.

As you begin your studies with a common first semester, you can specialize in hotel and restaurant service or wedding and conference planning. Throughout the program, you will earn industry-recognized certifications that are built into the coursework to enhance your resumé, ensuring you graduate job-ready.

Students can begin their studies in the Fall, Winter or Summer.

 

 

Hospitality Foundations Certificate (HFC)

2 Semesters (8 Months)

Starts in January, May, September

This eight-month certificate program will prepare you to enter a wide range of employment opportunities within the thriving hospitality industry. You will develop skills and knowledge in the core areas of hospitality industry, such as food preparation, service leadership, food safety and sanitation, food theory and practice, guest services and customer relations, and dining room service. Throughout the program, you will also earn industry-recognized certifications that are built into coursework to enhance your resumé, ensuring you graduate job-ready.

Students can begin their studies in the Fall, Winter or Summer.

 

 

Industry Certifications:

As an essential part of graduating from these programs, students will obtain various industry certifications at an added cost. These certifications are:

The Seneca Student Federation has subsidized the cost of some of the courses to help students gain skills and certifications that will help them in their future careers.

  • Food Handling Certifcation

  • Smart Serve

  • First Aid and CPR

  • Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS)

Get Discounted Certifications Here from Seneca Student Federation

Program Pathways

For more information, please contact the Academic Pathways team at 416.491.5050 ext. 26464 or academic.pathways@senecacollege.ca.

 

Degree: Honours Bachelor of Commerce – Business Management

Graduates from the two-year diploma programs with a minimum 3.0 GPA are eligible to enter the fifth semester (Year 3, Level 5) of the Honours Bachelor of Commerce – Business Management degree program in the fall term and will complete the degree in four academic semesters plus one work-integrated learning term. Entrance into the degree program is subject to GPA and availability in the program.