Honours Bachelor of Business Administration (Hospitality) Program (H311)

Program Description

Program Overview

This program is eligible for an entrance scholarship.

Start your path to becoming a hospitality business leader or entrepreneur with the Honours Bachelor of Business Administration (Hospitality) program. We combine theoretical learning with practical, real-world experience to prepare you for managerial, supervisory and administrative positions in the hospitality industry. 

Full Description

Continued advances in the hospitality industry have led to larger and more complex hospitality enterprises and increased demand for well-educated professionals with analytical skills capable of leading them.  

The Honours Bachelor of Business Administration (Hospitality) (H311) program teaches you technical skills related to the major components of a hospitality business, including operational processes, finance, human resources, marketing, facilities, risk management, corporate social responsibility and sustainability. 

Prepare for career opportunities in diverse hospitality industry sectors, including accommodations, event management, food service, sports and recreation, and travel with training in analysis and problem-solving, critical thinking, integrated operations, customer management and international applications.   

Students develop strong management and leadership abilities working on individual and group projects. And you'll gain real-world work experience with two co-op terms.   

This program provides flexible learning with courses offered in a hybrid format throughout the program to accommodate paid work placements. Semesters seven and eight are delivered entirely online. 

Note: George Brown College has adopted a Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) initiative. As a result, we no longer have computer lab classrooms. For classes that require computers, students will need to bring their own laptops. Our Library Learning Commons offers open access computers as well as equipment that can be borrowed on a short-term basis. For more information, please contact The Centre for Hospitality and Culinary Arts at chcastudentsupport@georgebrown.ca

Your Field Education Options

George Brown College works with employers and industry partners to identify potential work experience opportunities. Students are also strongly encouraged to pursue self-directed industry work experience opportunities they believe will provide the learning experiences they value and meet the program's learning outcomes. This valuable work experience can be added to your resumé.

In addition to more formal on-the-job work experience, George Brown College endeavours to provide learning opportunities with real-world challenges and customers.

Applied Learning – Benefit from Hands-on Training

Co-operative education is an important component of this degree program. Students spend at least two four-month paid terms working full-time in the industry, giving them a chance to apply the knowledge they have acquired in a real-life, hands-on situation. Students obtain practical experience and further develop their skills—an asset for our graduates and their future employers. Students also establish valuable contacts with potential employers, and many graduates find full-time employment with their co-op employer.

Career & Postgraduate Study Opportunities

Career Options

Graduates of our Hospitality degree program can pursue a wide range of career opportunities across the hospitality sector. Many of our graduates are hired for supervisory and managerial positions soon after graduation, with starting salaries as high as $50,000, depending on experience, position and employer.

There are many career opportunities awaiting you in the diverse sectors of the hospitality industry:

  • travel (airlines, cruise ships, railways, bus coach, ecotourism)
  • accommodations (hotels, motels, resorts)
  • food service (restaurants, catering, clubs and managed services)
  • sports and recreation (attractions, gaming, parks, recreation)
  • assembly and event management (meetings, conventions, expositions, special events)

Educational Pathways

Student exchange: The Honours Bachelor of Business Administration (Hospitality) program now offers a student exchange with Manchester Metropolitan University in Manchester, England. Eligible students may study for one or two semesters abroad in their second year of study.

Graduates of the program can continue their studies by pursuing a master's degree or postgraduate education.

Graduates of the Hospitality degree program have pursued advanced degrees with our partner universities, IMI and Manchester University, as well as institutions such as the University of Guelph, Toronto Metropolitan University, University of Waterloo, Royal Roads University and Queen's University. Acceptance to graduate studies is subject to institutions' admission criteria and entry requirements.

ARTICULATION OPTIONS – UPGRADE YOUR DIPLOMA

Do you have a two-year hospitality diploma? Ask about our articulation options into the Honours Bachelor of Business Administration (Hospitality) program, an opportunity to upgrade to a degree. You must have a minimum 2.7 GPA or higher to qualify. A special semester delivered from May to August will help you fast-track into the program. Visit the School of Hospitality page or contact the program coordinator.

Pathways from Diploma to Degree Program

Alumni Impact

We are immensely proud of the contributions of our alumni in Toronto and around the globe.
 
From Michelin-starred restaurants to major construction, entertainment, community and financial organizations, our graduates are truly making an impact across a range of industries.

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