Tourism – Operations Management (Co-Op)

Engage in a tourism and hospitality management 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 destination marketing organizations, world class hotels and resorts, tourism attractions, entertainment venues, gaming organizations, and all businesses that value the customer experience.

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.