Hospitality and Tourism Operations Management at Fanshawe College

Graduates will have the opportunity to take their careers in hospitality and tourism management to the next level with Fanshawe’s post-graduate certificate Hospitality and Tourism Operations Management program. Students are prepared for a successful career in a variety of jobs in the hospitality and tourism industry. Upon successful completion of this program, students may be eligible to apply for a 3-year work permit in Canada.

This Graduate Certificate program in Hospitality and Tourism Operations Management is designed for university and college graduates seeking a career in the tourism and hospitality sector. The program will focus on hospitality operations within a global economy, encompassing leadership, management, and operations of hospitality and tourism businesses of varying sizes and complexity.

The program consists of three semesters including a paid internship semester, where students can apply their knowledge in the field. Students will have the opportunity to network with industry partners in hotels, restaurants and tourism organizations, and will learn from industry professionals with proven leadership and relevant hospitality experience. 

Located steps away from hospitality businesses in our London Downtown Campus, students will be surrounded by tourism and hospitality industry partners in a dynamic learning environment. Develop the knowledge and skills to work in hotels, restaurants, tourism and travel companies and retirement residences in North America. Graduates will be prepared for first-line supervisory and management roles. This program is also available at Fanshawe's Toronto location.

During this program, students will have the opportunity to complete the following industry certificates:

• Wine & Spirit Education (WSET)
• Prud ‘homme Beer Certification
• Smart Serve – Beverage Sales & Service Training
• Certificate in Revenue Management (CRMA)
• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) training
• Safe Food Handling training
• Certified Guest Service Professional (CGSP)