Bachelor of Hospitality and Tourism Management (Honours)(Co-op) Pathway for Tourism - Travel Services

The first of its kind in Eastern Ontario - a hospitality and tourism degree that works.

  • Graduates of the Tourism - Travel Services diploma receive credit for 11 courses in the degree, reducing the time to degree completion to 3 years
  • Created by industry experts, it's the first program of its kind in Eastern Ontario
  • Students and alumni are supported by the program's own Student and Alumni Society, which provides mentorship, tutoring and networking opportunities

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Program Summary

Credential

Honours Degree (4 Years)

Program Delivery

Program Code

Area of Interest

Culinary, Hospitality and Tourism

School

School of Business and Hospitality

Campus

Ottawa

The four-year Bachelor of Hospitality and Tourism Management (Honours) (Co-op) degree program prepares you for supervisory and management careers within the dynamic hospitality and tourism industry. The program gives you a solid knowledge of hospitality and tourism business operations, coupled with effective leadership and management skills.

This pathway is for graduates of the Tourism - Travel Services Ontario College Diploma program. Graduates of this program receive credit for 20 courses in the degree, reducing the time to degree completion to 2 years....(read more)

Overview

The first of its kind in Eastern Ontario - a hospitality and tourism degree that works.

The four-year Bachelor of Hospitality and Tourism Management (Honours) (Co-op) degree program prepares you for supervisory and management careers within the dynamic hospitality and tourism industry. The program gives you a solid knowledge of hospitality and tourism business operations, coupled with effective leadership and management skills.

This pathway is for graduates of the Tourism - Travel Services Ontario College Diploma program. Graduates of this program receive credit for 20 courses in the degree, reducing the time to degree completion to 2 years.

Created by industry experts, this degree program is the first of its kind in Eastern Ontario. Core components of the program include exponential, theoretical and analytical learning in:

  • hotel operations management
  • leadership and entrepreneurship
  • food and beverage management
  • tourism trends

Throughout the program, you are provided with opportunities to develop teamwork, leadership, communication, critical-thinking and problem-solving skills.

Smaller class sizes allow you the one-on-one time you need to succeed.

Students also gain real-world experience through a paid co-operative education (co-op) work term(s) (see Additional Information for more details). Please note that places in the co-op work term(s) are subject to availability and academic eligibility. Please note admission to a co-op program does not guarantee a co-op placement.

Graduates of this program are equipped with the skills, knowledge and experience leading to highly sought after graduates throughout the industry. Graduates may find employment both locally and globally in:

  • hotels or resorts
  • restaurants
  • cruise lines
  • casinos
  • consulting firms
  • destination marketing organizations
  • suppliers to the hospitality and tourism industry

Specific opportunities can include:

  • management trainee for large hotel chains
  • sales and marketing managers
  • revenue/finance managers
  • event coordinators/planners
  • human resources coordinator
  • food and beverage manager/supervisor
  • front desk manager/supervisor
  • club managers
  • attractions managers/supervisors
  • restaurant managers/supervisors
  • membership coordinator convention visitors bureau

Some graduates may also choose to pursue entrepreneurial opportunities.

SUCCESS FACTORS

This program is well-suited for students who:

  • Enjoy interacting with people of diverse backgrounds.
  • Enjoy using creative, strategic and critical thinking to solve problems.
  • Are interested in examining and addressing sustainable and global hospitality and tourism issues.
  • Thrive in a fast-paced and constantly evolving environment.
  • Appreciate the value of team work.

Courses

Programs at Algonquin College are delivered using a variety of instruction modes. Courses may be offered in the classroom or lab, entirely online, or in a hybrid mode which combines classroom sessions with virtual learning activities. Upon registration, each full-time student is provided an Algonquin email account which is used to communicate important information about program or course events.

Careers & Pathways

Careers

The Bachelor of Hospitality and Tourism program prepares graduates for careers both in North America and globally. Career opportunities may include: working as guest service, food and beverage, front desk managers and supervisors.

Graduates may also secure employment as club managers, independent consultants, event planners, restaurant managers and supervisors, working with facility management companies, human resources and working as independent entrepreneurs.

Pathways

Please use our Pathways tool to search for pathway options.

Learning Outcomes

The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to:

  1. Analyze and evaluate the impact of current events on the interdependent components of the global hospitality and tourism industry.
  2. Use leadership principles and front line hospitality and tourism experience to work effectively as both a team member and leader.
  3. Explain and apply sound business practices and management strategies to navigate an organization through a competitive marketplace and ensure organizational growth and sustainability.
  4. Develop and foster a culture of client service and organizational excellence within a hospitality and tourism business environment.
  5. Utilize critical thinking and research skills to solve problems, formulate strategies and customize solutions for the hospitality and tourism industry.
  6. Interpret and communicate concepts, information, arguments and analysis accurately and reliably for a variety of purposes and to a range of local, national and international audiences.
  7. Distinguish and apply strategic leadership skills and evidence-based management practices to promote and advance the hospitality and tourism industry.
  8. Interact respectfully with diverse people, groups and cultures to achieve personal and workplace goals.
  9. Identify and leverage technologies to facilitate and enhance operations within a hospitality and tourism business environment.
  10. Choose and express reflective practice strategies and self-regulated learning to update knowledge, skills, and apply new learning with confidence in changing situations.
  11. Identify and apply discipline-specific practices that contribute to the local and global community through social responsibility, economic commitment and environmental stewardship.

Tuition & Fees

Get an idea of how much each semester will cost with our Tuition and Fee Estimator.

2024/2025 Academic Year

Tuition and related ancillary fees for this program can be viewed by using the Tuition and Fees Estimator tool at www.algonquincollege.com/fee-estimator

Further information on fees can be found by visiting the Registrar`s Office website at www.algonquincollege.com/ro  

Fees are subject to change.

A chef outfit for the Food Production course needs to be purchased through Connections: the Campus Store.

Textbook costs are also not included in the fees and will vary term-to-term; for information about textbooks go to
https://www.algonquincollege.com/coursematerials/  

Admissions Requirements

All applicants must satisfy both College Eligibility and Program Eligibility requirements.

Program Eligibility

  • Graduates from Tourism Ontario College Diploma with Grade Point Averages of 2.7 and a minimum of 420 hours of co-op or related work experience are eligible to enter into Year 3, Level 5 of the degree program.

Application Information

BACHELOR OF HOSPITALITY AND TOURISM MANAGEMENT (HONOURS)
Program Code 6225D03FWO
Pathway for Tourism - Travel Services

Applications to full-time day programs must be submitted with official transcripts showing completion of the academic admission requirements through:

ontariocolleges.ca
60 Corporate Court
Guelph, Ontario
N1G 5J3
1-888-892-2228

Students currently enrolled in an Ontario secondary school should notify their Guidance Office prior to their online application at www.ontariocolleges.ca

Applications for Fall Term and Winter Term admission received by February 1 will be given equal consideration. Applications received after February 1 will be processed on a first-come, first-served basis as long as places are available.

International applicants please visit this link for application process information: https://algonquincollege.force.com/myACint/  

For further information on the admissions process, contact:

Registrar`s Office
Algonquin College
1385 Woodroffe Ave
Ottawa, ON K2G 1V8
Telephone: 613-727-0002
Toll-free: 1-800-565-4723
TTY: 613-727-7766
Fax: 613-727-7632
Contact: https://www.algonquincollege.com/ro

Additional Information

Program Resources

Algonquin College has been granted consent by the Minister of Colleges and Universities (MCU) to offer this applied degree for a seven-year term starting July 5, 2017. The College shall ensure that all students admitted to the above-named program during the period of consent have the opportunity to complete the program within a reasonable timeframe.

CO-OP INFORMATION

Co-operative education (Co-op) allows students to integrate their classroom learning with a real-world experience through paid work terms. Two academic terms prior to the cooperative education work term, students are required to actively participate in and successfully complete the self-directed co-op course, readiness activities and workshops.

Students must actively conduct a guided, self-directed job search and are responsible for securing approved program-related paid co-op employment. Students compete for co-op positions alongside students from Algonquin College and other Canadian and international colleges and universities. Algonquin College`s Co-op Department provides assistance in developing co-op job opportunities and guides the overall process, but does not guarantee that a student will obtain employment in a co-op work term. Co-op students may be required to relocate to take part in the co-op employment opportunities available in their industry and must cover all associated expenses; e.g., travel, work permits, visa applications, accommodation and all other incurred expenses.

Co-op work terms are typically 14 weeks in duration and are completed during a term when students are not taking courses. For more information on your program`s co-op level(s), visit the courses tab on your program`s webpage.

International students enrolled in a co-op program are required by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) to have a valid Co-op/Internship Work Permit prior to commencing their work term. Without this document International students are not legally eligible to engage in work in Canada that is part of an academic program. The Co-op/Internship Work Permit does not authorize international students to work outside the requirements of their academic program.

For more information on co-op programs, the co-op work/study schedule, as well as general and program-specific co-op eligibility criteria, please visit www.algonquincollege.com/coop.

Completion of the total number of co-op work terms listed under the courses section on the program page are mandatory for graduation. Co-op students must make every effort to remain on schedule and participate in co-op work terms as planned. Students who fail to complete co-op work terms as scheduled may be required to take an unscheduled break in their studies, resulting in a delay in graduation in order to complete their co-op at a later date. Taking an unscheduled break in studies can impact an international student`s immigration status, including, in most cases, the ability to work. International students are advised to consult with the International Education Centre to understand the potential implications of unscheduled breaks at
www.algonquincollege.com/international/student-handouts/scheduled-unscheduled-

TRANSFER CREDIT RECOGNITION

Applicants with degrees or degree level courses from Canadian institutions empowered to award degrees and from other degree granting institutions recognized by the Ontario Ministry of Colleges and Universities (MCU) are assessed on a case-by-case basis. To receive a course credit, a minimum grade of C- (60%) is required. Official transcripts and course descriptions/outlines must be presented with the application for credit recognition. Applicants with degrees or degree level courses from countries other than Canada or from postsecondary institutions not recognized by the MCU must have their degrees evaluated by a recognized Canadian public or private institution that specializes in the evaluation of international degree programs.

ADVANCED STANDING

Graduates of related Ontario College Diploma or Ontario College Advanced Diploma programs may be eligible for advanced standing into the degree program. Please visit the degree program listing or speak to the Program Coordinator for more information and to confirm eligibility.

DEGREE ELECTIVE INFORMATION

Students may choose from a variety of breadth courses. Courses from a range of disciplines are offered within the humanities, social sciences, sciences, global cultures and mathematics. Elective offerings vary from semester to semester.

BHTM Travel and Tourism Pathway Program Structure

Fall Winter Summer
Year 1
Year 2 Level 03 Level 04 Co-op 1
Year 3 Level 05 Level 06 Co-op 2
Year 4 Level 07 Level 08


FOURTH YEAR STANDING

A student has achieved fourth year standing when they have successfully completed the first three years of the BHTM program.

Contact

Dr. Ameet Tyrewala

Program Coordinator

tyrewaa@algonquincollege.com

613-727-4723, ext. 7475

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Dr. Ameet Tyrewala

Program Coordinator

tyrewaa@algonquincollege.com

613-727-4723, ext. 7475

Dr. Ameet Tyrewala has received his Master’s and PhD in Hospitality and Tourism Management from Purdue University, USA and his Bachelor’s in Hotel Management from University of Pune, India. His industry experience includes working in fine dining restaurants, independent and chain hotels at various management and upper management positions in India, the United Kingdom and the United States of America.

Ameet has taught several courses and labs which include Food Safety and Sanitation, Quantity Food Production and Advanced Food Service Management, which is a capstone course for graduating seniors at Purdue University. Since joining Algonquin College in 2012 Ameet has taught several courses in the Bachelor of Hospitality and Tourism Program (BHTM) as well as the Hotel and Restaurant Diploma Program.

Ameet recently founded the BHTM Student Alumni Society with Alumni Cassie Doyle. The goal of this organization is to build a community of BHTM Students and Alumni who will interface, network, communicate, share their experiences, learn and get inspired from each others successes and failures on their path to becoming future Industry Leaders. Ameet was the 2015 NISOD award recipient that recognizes teaching excellence, learning and leadership.

Dr. Larry Arbenser

Professor

arbensl@algonquincollege.com

613-727-4723

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Dr. Larry Arbenser

Professor

arbensl@algonquincollege.com

613-727-4723

Dr. Arbenser took his Ph.D. in Ag. Economics from the Humboldt University of Berlin specializing in Foreign Direct Investment, Trade, and Macroeconomic Policies. His M.Sc. degree — a major in Applied Economics – with selected courses from the department of Applied Economics, University of Minnesota.

He was Assistant Professor in the Economics Program at the University of Northern British Columbia where he taught courses at the bachelor and master levels and co-supervised students in the MBA program. His rich teaching experience also includes the University of Lethbridge, Humboldt University, and Algonquin College.

He was a member of a team of experts that prepared a report on “Natural Capital – Value of Water in Alberta” for the government of Alberta. His publications have appeared in academic journals including Journal of Developing Areas, Indian Economic Journal, Canadian Journal of Agricultural Economics, and India Foreign Trade Review. He wrote the book “A General Equilibrium Analysis of the Nexus between Foreign Direct Investment, Trade and Macroeconomic Policies: The Case of Ghana.

Dr. Arbenser presented his research findings at various international conferences including “IATRC Annual Meeting, St. Petersburg, Florida”, “Western Economic Association Conference, San Francisco, California”, “Canadian Economic Association Conference, Montreal” and “International Conference on Development Policy, Tanzania”.

Marc Brennan

Professor

brennam@algonquincollege.com

613-727-4723, ext. 2137

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Marc Brennan

Professor

brennam@algonquincollege.com

613-727-4723, ext. 2137

Marc Brennan joined Algonquin College in 2010 with over 15 years of knowledge from the food and beverage industry at the restaurant and hotel levels. He has an excellent knowledge of all components of the hospitality industry. Marc is an Algonquin College graduate in the Hospitality Management – Hotel & Restaurant Diploma as well as the Bachelor of Hospitality and Tourism Management Honours (BHTM) program, and has his MBA in International Hospitality & Service Industries Management, with a specialization in Asset and Revenue Management from the Glion Institute of Higher Education. He currently teaches Financial Accounting, Managerial Accounting and Financial Analysis.

Elias Giannakopoulos

Professor

giannae@algonquincollege.com

613-727-4723, ext. 2546

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Elias Giannakopoulos

Professor

giannae@algonquincollege.com

613-727-4723, ext. 2546

Elias Giannakopoulos holds an MBA from the University of Guelph and a BA (Hons) from the University of Birmingham in the UK. Mr. Giannakopoulos has been teaching at Algonquin College since 2002. His industry experience includes positions in the military and various hospitality organizations within the resort, hotel, restaurant, nightclub, and golf course settings.

Having lived and worked in Greece, Canada, and England, Elias has acquired more than twelve years of experience in both commercial and institutional Food & Beverage Management. More recently, he was involved in the development of Algonquin’s Bachelor of Hospitality and Tourism Management program. Elias’ research activities have produced papers in both refereed journals and conferences.

Zainub Ibrahim

Professor

ibrahiz@algonquincollege.com

613-727-4723, ext. 3127

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Zainub Ibrahim

Professor

ibrahiz@algonquincollege.com

613-727-4723, ext. 3127

Dr. Zainub Ibrahim holds a PhD (2013) and Master’s degree (2009) from the University of Waterloo both specializing in tourism, as well as a Certificate of University Teaching from the University of Waterloo. She has worked on various research projects including projects on the topics of agritourism, tourism and migration, tourism development in marginalized communities, sustainability considerations for tourism in ecologically sensitive regions, and assessing tourism plans. She has a number of peer-reviewed publications in journals and book chapters, and has presented her work in national and international conferences.

Dr. Ibrahim has been teaching tourism courses at post-secondary institutions since 2007. Prior to joining Algonquin in 2016, she taught at Humber College, the University of Waterloo, Champlain St. Lawrence College, and Cégep Limoilou. At Algonquin, she has served as the General Education Coordinator for the School of Hospitality and Tourism, the School of Hospitality and Tourism representative on the Program Quality Assurance Committee (PQAC), and currently serves as a member of the Inclusion and Diversity Circle.

Zohrab Ismail

Professor

ismailz@algonquincollege.com

613-727-4723

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Zohrab Ismail

Professor

ismailz@algonquincollege.com

613-727-4723

Zohrab started his journey in the Hospitality industry in 1998 where he held various operations and analytics roles with Hertz Corporation in Vancouver and Toronto. He joined InterContinental Hotels Group in Dubai, UAE in 2012 where he was charged with managing revenue analytics for 250 hotels in 42 countries across Asia, Australasia, Middle East, and Africa. In 2016, he returned to Canada to take on a Regional Revenue Management role for IHG’s Eastern Canada hotels.

In 2018, Zohrab joined Algonquin College BHTM as part-time adjunct professor. He spent the first half of 2019 in New Delhi, India onboarding and training the Revenue Management and Analytics department for IHG’s Global Revenue Management.

Zohrab holds a BBA with a minor in Economics from Simon Fraser University and an MBA, double master’s degree, from the University of Western Australia in conjunction with the Copenhagen Business School. In his spare time, Zohrab enjoys spending time outdoors with his wife and three young boys.

Colin Kovacs

Professor

kovacsc@algonquincollege.com

613-727-4723, ext. 5836

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Colin Kovacs

Professor

kovacsc@algonquincollege.com

613-727-4723, ext. 5836

Colin Kovacs received his Master of Arts from Queen’s University after completing his Bachelor of Arts at the University of Western Ontario. He has taught economics, statistics, and finance for over 15 years at both the DeVry College of Technology, in Toronto, and Algonquin College, in Ottawa.

His research papers have included Determinants of Labour Force Participation Among Older Males in Canada, and Minimum Wage – The Past and Future for Ontario. As well, he is a co-author of Exploring Microeconomics (Nelson, 2nd edition, 2010), and Exploring Macroeconomics (Nelson, 2nd edition, 2010)

Anuj Miglani

Professor

miglana@algonquincollege.com

613-727-4723, ext. 7091

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Anuj Miglani

Professor

miglana@algonquincollege.com

613-727-4723, ext. 7091

Anuj Miglani has been teaching at Algonquin since 2010 and has over 12 years of industry experience. He is a proud Algonquin College Hospitality Management graduate. His industry experience includes working in restaurants, hotels, and retirement sector in a variety of operations and marketing roles. He is very passionate about learning and education and he has received Masters of Business Administration from University of Guelph.

Anuj has taught variety of courses within different programs in School of Hospitality and Tourism. He currently teaches Technology and Social Media, Marketing and Operations course.

Matthew Moore

Professor

moorem1@algonquincollege.com

613-727-4723, ext. 6248

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Matthew Moore

Professor

moorem1@algonquincollege.com

613-727-4723, ext. 6248

Matt Moore is a professor of Sport Management with a specialized focus on finance. With more than 20 years of invaluable experience in the dynamic hospitality industry, Matt brings a wealth of hands-on knowledge to his classroom, specifically in financial management. His extensive background includes a tenure of 13 years at Chances R Restaurant, where he served as co-owner and dedicated manager. During his time in the industry, he developed a profound understanding of economics, entrepreneurship, and the intricacies of restaurant management.

Matt’s academic achievements include a Bachelor’s degree in Economics from Carleton University, which provided him with a solid foundation for understanding the financial aspects of the field. He further pursued his education by earning a Master’s degree in Hospitality and Tourism from Glion University, focusing on Asset and Revenue Management. This advanced degree equipped him with a comprehensive understanding of the financial intricacies associated with the hospitality and tourism sectors.

Beyond his academic and professional accomplishments, Matt has also dedicated his time and expertise to volunteer work in the realm of sports. With over 30 years of competitive sports experience, he possesses firsthand knowledge of the sports industry and its management. This unique combination of practical experience, academic expertise, and a passion for sports has positioned Matt as a sought-after professor and mentor in the field of Sport Management with a concentration in finance.

Martin Taller

Professor

tallerm@algonquincollege.com

613-727-4723, ext. 6139

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Martin Taller

Professor

tallerm@algonquincollege.com

613-727-4723, ext. 6139

Martin Taller is a professor in the Bachelor of Hospitality and Tourism Management (BHTM) Honours Program and the Tourism -Travel Services program.

Previously, he developed, coordinated and taught in the Marketing and Business Intelligence Research (MBIR) Graduate Studies Program. He has been an instructor at the College since September 2005.

His international education experience includes work with the International Department at Algonquin and as an integral member of a mission to China in May 2006. He has acted as a mentor as well as instructor to Chinese delegation of Professors from Shangdong Jioatong University as well as visiting Professor from various Universities from Iraq.

Martin recently has been co-author of a collaborative Journal of essays published in Worldwide Hospitality and Tourism Themes (WHATT) in 2012 of the most current issues and trends in the Hotel and Hospitality sectors. He has been the lead investigator of several internal and external research projects as well projects with the Applied Research and Innovation Department at the College. He holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Ottawa and a Bachelor of Arts (BA) from Carleton University.

James Waller

Professor

wallerj@algonquincollege.com

613-727-4723, ext. 5411

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James Waller

Professor

wallerj@algonquincollege.com

613-727-4723, ext. 5411

James Waller has worked in the hospitality industry for 14 years, nine of which have been in management roles. He worked for two large restaurant corporations as General Manager among other roles. James also won the SirCorp Manager of the year in 2009.

In 2006 he earned his Bachelor of Commerce with a specialization in Hospitality and Tourism Management from the University of Guelph and in 2011 he obtained his Master’s in Business Administration with a specialization in Hospitality and Tourism Management, also from the University of Guelph.

James has been teaching since 2012 in a variety of different programs including the Bachelor of Hospitality, Culinary Management, the Bartending Program and the Hotel and Restaurant Management Program.

Wes Wilkinson

Professor

wilkinw@algonquincollege.com

613-727-4723, ext. 5226

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Wes Wilkinson

Professor

wilkinw@algonquincollege.com

613-727-4723, ext. 5226

Wes Wilkinson began his culinary career in 1976 as an apprentice Chef at Whittington’s in London Ontario.

In 1983 he accepted a position as Sous-Chef at Crab Apples and Auberge du Petit Prince. In 1998 Wes was a Gold medal winner at the New Zealand Lamb Marketing Board, and Culinary Coach for The Berlin Culinary Olympics while at Fanshawe College in London Ontario taking a Silver medal.

Throughout the 1990’s Wes traveled, consulted and worked as a Vice-President in research and development for Sobeys, President’s Choice, Loblaw’s and Wegmans’ under Windsor Marketing Private Labels.

Wes has his Red Seal Cook certification, Baker, Pastry Chef, Food and Nutrition Management (CSNM), Certified Chef de Cuisine (CCC), a diploma in Food Science and Technology from the American Institute of Baking in Kansas and has completed his Masters of Hospitality and Tourism Management with a specialization in Indigenous Education.

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