Hospitality and Tourism Management
Degree Awarded: | Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) |
Administered by: | Ted Rogers School of Hospitality and Tourism Management |
Program Format: | Full-time, four-year program. Full-time, five-year co-op program. |
O.S.S.D. with six Grade 12 U/M courses including Grade 12 U courses in: English and Mathematics (one of Grade 12 U Calculus and Vectors (MCV4U), Advanced Functions (MHF4U) or Mathematics of Data Management (MDM4U)).
Notes:
- ENG4U/EAE4U is the preferred English.
- Grade 12 U Calculus and Vectors (MCV4U) is the preferred Mathematics course.
- The grade(s) required in the subject prerequisites (normally in the 70 percent range or higher) will be determined subject to competition.
- Subject to competition, candidates may be required to present averages/grades above the minimum.
- Beginning with applications for fall 2025, students will have the choice to apply for the regular four-year undergraduate program or a five year co-op option.
In the early 1950s, Toronto Met introduced the first hospitality program in Canada. Today, more than 5500 alumni later, Toronto Met is still recognized for its innovative, responsive programming in hospitality and tourism management with a strong sustainability focus.
The four-year Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) program contains a unique blend of applied professional, open elective and liberal studies courses. Applied professional courses in hospitality and tourism management are core offerings. Management skills are developed through the study of marketing, accounting/finance, organizational behaviour and human resources management. Research and technology are integrated into all facets of the program. Applied professional skills are developed throughout research assignments, tutorials, case studies, simulations, field studies and off-campus applied projects. In addition to completing all academic requirements for graduation, students in the Ted Rogers School of Hospitality and Tourism Management are encouraged to take advantage of the many experiential learning opportunities that are provided, from volunteer experiences in the community to industry internships and co-op in Canada and abroad. This enables students to be exposed to a range of cultural and professional settings and to observe industry styles of management in action. These first-hand experiences help students clarify their career goals and develop their social skills. We develop leaders who will have an impact on business as well as on the community at large.
Students are encouraged to gain an educational experience in hospitality and tourism internationally, with the opportunity, through Exchange Programs, to study abroad for a semester.
Liberal Studies
Students must take three lower level liberal studies courses and three upper level liberal studies courses to graduate. Students must not choose courses that are restricted for their program or major.
Please refer to the liberal studies chapter of this calendar for more information on the Liberal Studies Policy. Further information on liberal studies can also be found at the Faculty of Arts' Liberal Studies website (opens in new window) .
Table A Restrictions
Minors
Students may pursue any Minor offered by Toronto Met (with some exceptions). Please refer to the Minors chapter of this calendar for further information on individual Minor requirements and exclusions.
The G. Raymond Chang School of Continuing Education Certificates
Undergraduate students wishing to pursue a continuing education certificate program should be aware of possible program exclusions. Please refer to the Certificate Registration section of the Curriculum Advising website (opens in new window) for complete details.
The School also offers an optional co-op program which provides graduates with 16 months of work experience integrated into their academic program.
Students wishing to be considered for this program must apply for admission into the co-op option after their second semester of the program. Admission into the co-op program is based on the following three items:
- Recommended CGPA of 2.80 (or higher), subject to competition; grades above 2.8 may be required
- Evidence of superior oral and written communication skills with the submission of an essay outlining their achievements and how they would benefit from the Co-op program
- Interview with the Faculty Advisor
Students commence work terms upon completion of second year of the program and the co-op program extends the HTM program to five years from four. The School cannot guarantee work term jobs, but the Business Career Hub (opens in new window) and the Ted Rogers School of Hospitality and Tourism Management will prospect for employers and make every effort to locate suitable positions, as well as be available to advise students on their search for program-related jobs. The co-op program enables students to earn prevailing wages for the level of responsibility and contribution of the jobs they perform and thus finance at least part of their university education.
Beginning with applications for Fall 2025, students will have the choice to apply for the regular four-year undergraduate program or a five-year co-op option.
3rd & 4th Semester
Last offered 2024–2025 to students admitted Fall 2023 and earlier. Students admitted Fall 2024 and after see revised curriculum below.
5th & 6th Semester
Last offered 2025–2026 to students admitted Fall 2023 and earlier. Students admitted Fall 2024 and after see revised curriculum.
5th Semester
LIBERAL STUDIES:
One course from Table B - Upper Level Liberal Studies.
CORE ELECTIVE: One course from Table I.
OPEN ELECTIVE: One Open Elective
6th Semester
LIBERAL STUDIES:
One course from Table B - Upper Level Liberal Studies.
CORE ELECTIVE: One course from Table I.
OPEN ELECTIVE: One Open Elective
7th & 8th Semester
Last offered 2026–2027 to students admitted Fall 2023 and earlier. Students admitted Fall 2024 and after see revised curriculum.
8th Semester
LIBERAL STUDIES:
One course from Table B - Upper Level Liberal Studies.
CORE ELECTIVE: Two courses from Table I.
OPEN ELECTIVE: One Open Elective
1st & 2nd Semester
Revised curriculum begins 2024–2025 for students admitted Fall 2024 and after.
3rd & 4th Semester
Revised curriculum begins 2025–2026 for students admitted Fall 2024 and after.
3rd Semester
LIBERAL STUDIES:
One course from Table A - Lower Level Liberal Studies.
CORE ELECTIVE: One course from Table I.
5th & 6th Semester
Revised curriculum begins 2026–2027 for students admitted Fall 2024 and after.
5th Semester
LIBERAL STUDIES:
One course from Table B - Upper Level Liberal Studies.
CORE ELECTIVE: One course from Table I.
6th Semester
LIBERAL STUDIES:
One course from Table B - Upper Level Liberal Studies.
CORE ELECTIVE: One course from Table I.
OPEN ELECTIVE: One Open Elective
7th & 8th Semester
Revised curriculum begins 2027–2028 for students admitted Fall 2024 and after.
8th Semester
LIBERAL STUDIES:
One course from Table B - Upper Level Liberal Studies.
CORE ELECTIVE: One course from Table I.
OPEN ELECTIVE: Two Open Electives
3rd & 4th Semester
Last offered 2024–2025 to students admitted Fall 2023 and earlier. Students admitted Fall 2024 and after see revised curriculum.
5th & 6th Semester
5th Semester (Offered in Winter Only)
Last offered Winter 2026 to students admitted Fall 2023 and earlier. Students admitted Fall 2024 and after see revised curriculum.
LIBERAL STUDIES:
One course from Table B - Upper Level Liberal Studies.
CORE ELECTIVE: One course from Table I.
OPEN ELECTIVE: One Open Elective
6th Semester (Offered in Fall Only)
Last offered Fall 2026 to students admitted Fall 2023 and earlier. Students admitted Fall 2024 and after see revised curriculum.
LIBERAL STUDIES:
One course from Table B - Upper Level Liberal Studies.
CORE ELECTIVE: One course from Table I.
OPEN ELECTIVE: One Open Elective
7th & 8th Semester
Last offered 2027–2028 to students admitted Fall 2023 and earlier. Students admitted Fall 2024 and after see revised curriculum.
7th Semester
CORE ELECTIVE: Two courses from Table I.
OPEN ELECTIVE: Two Open Electives
8th Semester
LIBERAL STUDIES:
One course from Table B - Upper Level Liberal Studies.
CORE ELECTIVE: Two courses from Table I.
OPEN ELECTIVE: One Open Elective
Sequencing of Academic and Work terms
The sequencing of academic and work terms is shown below:
Work terms are graded on a pass/fail basis. Each work term is assessed by the Co-op Faculty Advisor on the basis of the student's comprehensive written report and the employer's evaluation of the student's performance on the job.
Students are expected to follow the sequence prescribed for their program. Graduation with the co-op designation requires successful completion of a minimum of 3 work terms.
1st & 2nd Semester
Revised curriculum begins 2024–2025 for students admitted Fall 2024 and after.
3rd & 4th Semester
Revised curriculum begins 2025–2026 for students admitted Fall 2024 and after.
3rd Semester
LIBERAL STUDIES:
One course from Table A - Lower Level Liberal Studies.
CORE ELECTIVE: One course from Table I.
5th & 6th Semester
Revised curriculum begins 2026–2027 for students admitted Fall 2024 and after.
5th Semester (Offered in Winter Only)
Begins Winter 2027.
LIBERAL STUDIES:
One course from Table B - Upper Level Liberal Studies.
CORE ELECTIVE: One course from Table I.
OPEN ELECTIVE: One Open Elective
6th Semester (Offered in Fall Only)
Begins Fall 2027.
LIBERAL STUDIES:
One course from Table B - Upper Level Liberal Studies.
CORE ELECTIVE: One course from Table I.
7th & 8th Semester
Revised curriculum begins 2028–2029 for students admitted Fall 2024 and after.
8th Semester
LIBERAL STUDIES:
One course from Table B - Upper Level Liberal Studies.
CORE ELECTIVE: One course from Table I.
OPEN ELECTIVE: Two Open Electives
Sequencing of Academic and Work terms
The sequencing of academic and work terms is shown below:
Work terms are graded on a pass/fail basis. Each work term is assessed by the Co-op Faculty Advisor on the basis of the student's comprehensive written report and the employer's evaluation of the student's performance on the job.
Students are expected to follow the sequence prescribed for their program. Graduation with the co-op designation requires successful completion of a minimum of 3 work terms.
A Program Advisory Council (PAC) is a group of volunteers that provides expert advice to a school or department on program related matters such as curriculum, program review, technology and trends in the industry, discipline or profession. For more information, see Senate Policy #158 (Program Advisory Councils).
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