Business – Hospitality

This two-year program prepares you for a career in the tourism industry with a focus on accommodations and food service sectors.

Pursue your passion for dining and travel while meeting new people and gaining job-ready skills in a hands-on learning environment connected to industry. Learn about creating, developing and managing guest experiences, strategies for providing culturally relevant customer service in hotels and restaurants, and entrepreneurial business practices – from human resources and leadership to finances and strategic marketing.

Learn the theory and practical aspects of the program through hands-on and situated learning. You’ll work in the campus restaurant and participate in local and/or provincial tourism activities and events, such as active exploration projects, event management, excursions, networking with industry partners, and many other progressive learning experiences.

This program includes a mandatory co-operative education (co-op) credit course between year one and two. Co-op placements provide the opportunity for paid, full-time work in a field related to your program. Opportunities typically last between 12 to 16 weeks.

This program was developed with industry, for industry, ensuring your skills are current and relevant. NSCC instructors come from industry with world-class experience and skills. You’ll have many opportunities to network with tourism industry partners both on and off campus.