Overview
Accelerate your career with SAIT's Bachelor of Hospitality and Tourism Management program. With a degree in hospitality and tourism you can advance your career as you move towards managerial, executive or entrepreneurial opportunities in a flourishing and diverse sector. Designed in consultation with industry and taught by hospitality professionals, you will leave the program with a global skill set that can take you to destinations world-wide.
In this post-diploma degree, we provide a personalized approach to learning with small class sizes and professional mentorship along the way. You’ll expand your breadth of knowledge across disciplines as you study key areas including: leadership and project management, intercultural communications, global tourism, sales and marketing, sustainability in hospitality and tourism, and much more.
At SAIT, we pride ourselves on our close connection to the industry as we deliver relevant, skills-focused education. In your capstone course, you will have the opportunity to work collaboratively with industry partners as you strategically solve a real-world challenge with a comprehensive business plan.
The School of Hospitality and Tourism was named one of the Top 50 Hospitality and Hotel Management Schools in the world by CEOWORLD Magazine - join the ranks and take your career to the next level with an education that goes beyond borders.
Is this the right fit for me?
To be successful in this program, you should:
- attend and actively participate in all classes
- be willing to work in a collaborative team environment
- be prepared for an academically challenging program
- have strong written and oral communication skills.
If you engage in campus life and take advantage of SAIT services and resources, you’ll be more likely to experience success in SAIT’s programs.
Credentials
After successfully completing the program, graduates will receive a SAIT Bachelor of Hospitality and Tourism Management degree.
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Career opportunities
Graduates can pursue job opportunities in:
- hotel and resort management
- restaurant management
- events and attractions management
- tourism management
- hospitality entrepreneurship
Related careers include:
- accommodation manager
Tuition and fees
Estimated cost per year:
Domestic total 2023/24
- Year 3: $8,830
- Year 4: $8,830
International total 2023/24
- Year 3: $23,033.50
- Year 4: $23,033.50
Final costs are dependent on the number of courses a student takes per semester.
Requirements
This is a competitive program. If applicants meet the admission requirements they will be assessed based on additional criteria. Applicants will be offered admission to this program if they’re qualified through the competitive process and space is available.
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Admission requirements
Program requirements
Completion of the following courses or their equivalents:
- A SAIT Hospitality and Tourism Management diploma (previously Hospitality Management) or equivalent from an accredited post-secondary institution, with a minimum 2.3 cumulative GPA (67% or C+)
- At least 50% in English 30-1, or at least 60% in English 30-2
- At least 50% in Math 30-1 or Math 30-2
Note: Admission alternatives for English include successful completion of COMM 240: Business Communications I or COMN 220: Communications and Presentation Skills.
All applicants must demonstrate English language proficiency prior to admission, including students educated in Canada.
SAIT accepts high school course equivalents for admission. If you don't meet the requirements, consider Academic Upgrading.
SAIT evaluates international documents for admissions. After you've applied, consider our international document assessment service if your education is from outside of Canada. SAIT may also accept courses completed at certain international post-secondary institutions.
When should you apply?
Visit our Apply page to see when applications open and close for upcoming semesters.
To see which semesters this program has intakes for, look at the Available Intakes information at the top of this page.
Competitive entry: six-step process
Step 1: Read the program information to see the qualities needed for student success.
Step 2: Ensure that you meet all of the admission requirements listed above.
Step 3: Review the selection of information to understand the process and deadlines.
- Applications and proof of the admission requirements (transcripts and supporting documents) must be submitted by Aug. 15 to be included in the selection.
- Applicants who have graduated from SAIT with a diploma in Hospitality and Tourism Management (previously Hospitality Management) with a minimum GPA of 2.3 will be offered admission on a first-qualified, first-offered basis. Once the program is full, qualified applicants will be placed on a waitlist.
- Applicants who have a diploma in Hospitality Management from another accredited post-secondary institution will be placed into selection for review to determine equivalency. Completion of additional courses may be required.
Step 4: Apply to the program and submit your transcripts.
Step 5: Log in to mySAIT.ca to check your admission status. If eligible, your status will indicate that you're "In Selection."
Step 6: Continue to monitor changes to your application status through mySAIT.ca. You must submit final transcripts/grades to show you have completed the courses and met the minimum admission requirements by the transcript deadline or your seat will be rescinded.
You must submit final transcripts/grades to show you have completed the courses and met the minimum admission requirements by the transcript deadline or your seat will be rescinded.
This program meets the eligibility criteria for the Post-Graduation Work Permit program for international students as long as the student is enrolled in the on-campus delivery mode or completes more than 50% of the courses on campus (for the blended option). International students attending all classes online will NOT be eligible for a Post-Graduate Work Permit. International students are responsible for maintaining their eligibility throughout their studies.
Communication during admission
Email is the primary source of communication during the selection process. Ensure your personal email account is managed appropriately to receive our emails, files and communications. We recommend you add the hospitality@sait.ca domain to your safe senders' list or you risk missing critical email messages.
When do classes start?
Classes for this program adhere to the following year start and end dates based on the semester the student begins their program.
| Classes begin | Year start date | Year-end date |
|---|---|---|
| Fall 2023 | Sept. 5, 2023 | April 26, 2024 |
Courses
Program outline
Looking for course descriptions and requisites? Visit the course catalogue
Open Studies courses available
Some courses in this program are available through Open Studies.
Open Studies is a great way to explore a certain subject before diving into the full program. See what courses are offered by finding this program on the Open Studies courses tab.
Year 3
Semester 5
| Course code | Course name | Credit |
|---|---|---|
| PHIL 1011 | Critical Thinking | 3.0 |
| PHIL 3010 | Ethics | 3.0 |
| STAT 2040 | Quantitative Methods | 3.0 |
| TOUR 3210 | Global Tourism | 3.0 |
| Plus one (1) junior humanities elective | 3.0 | |
| Semester 5 total | 15.0 |
Semester 6
| Course code | Course name | Credit |
|---|---|---|
| COMM 3300 | Intercultural Communications | 3.0 |
| HLTH 3110 | Health and Safety in Hospitality and Tourism | 3.0 |
| MKTG 2336 | Marketing Action | 3.0 |
| STAT 4010 | Research Methodologies | 3.0 |
| Plus one (1) junior social science elective | 3.0 | |
| Semester 6 total | 15.0 |
Year 4
Semester 7
| Course code | Course name | Credit |
|---|---|---|
| FNCE 4210 | Financial Management in Hospitality and Tourism | 3.0 |
| LDSH 3050 | Leadership | 3.0 |
| MNGT 2321 | Project Management | 3.0 |
| TOUR 4110 | Tourism Policy and Planning | 3.0 |
| Plus one (1) junior science elective | 3.0 | |
| Semester 7 total | 15.0 |
Semester 8
| Course code | Course name | Credit |
|---|---|---|
| MGMT 4210 | Hospitality Design and Development | 3.0 |
| OPTM 4110 | Operational Data and Analytics | 3.0 |
| TOUR 4120 | Sustainability in Hospitality and Tourism | 3.0 |
| TOUR 4410 | Hospitality and Tourism Capstone | 3.0 |
| Plus one (1) senior social science or humanities elective | 3.0 | |
| Semester 8 total | 15.0 | |
| Program total |
60.0 |
Hospitality and Tourism core courses
Junior Hospitality and Tourism core courses
| Course code | Course name | Credit |
|---|---|---|
| PHIL 1011 | Critical Thinking | 3.0 |
| STAT 2040 | Quantitative Methods | 3.0 |
Senior Hospitality and Tourism core courses
| Course code | Course name | Credit |
|---|---|---|
| COMM 3300 | Intercultural Communications | 3.0 |
| FNCE 4210 | Financial Management in Hospitality and Tourism | 3.0 |
| HLTH 3110 | Health and Safety in Hospitality and Tourism | 3.0 |
| LDSH 3050 | Leadership | 3.0 |
| MGMT 4210 | Hospitality Design and Development | 3.0 |
| MKTG 2336 | Marketing Action: From Concept to Creation | 3.0 |
| MNGT 2321 | Project Management | 3.0 |
| OPMT 4110 | Operational Data and Analytics | 3.0 |
| PHIL 3010 | Ethics | 3.0 |
| STAT 4010 | Research Methodologies | 3.0 |
| TOUR 3210 | Global Tourism | 3.0 |
| TOUR 4110 | Tourism Policy and Planning | 3.0 |
| TOUR 4120 | Sustainability in Hospitality and Tourism | 3.0 |
| TOUR 4410 | Hospitality and Tourism Capstone | 3.0 |
Junior complementary core courses
Junior Humanities electives (choose one)
| Course code | Course name | Credit |
|---|---|---|
| ARCH 1010 | History of Architecture | 3.0 |
| ENGL 1010 | Critical Reading and Writing | 3.0 |
| HUMN 2010 | Introduction to Humanities | 3.0 |
| PHIL 1030 | Ethics in Technology | 3.0 |
| PHIL 1040 | Introduction to Philosophy | 3.0 |
Junior science electives (choose one)
| Course code | Course name | Credit |
|---|---|---|
| BIOL 2220 | Organisms and their Relationships | 3.0 |
| ENVS 2010 | Environmental Science for Sustainability | 3.0 |
| SCIE 2230 | Science of Health and Wellness | 3.0 |
| SCIE 2240 | Science Past Present Future | 3.0 |
Junior social science electives (choose one)
| Course code | Course name | Credit |
|---|---|---|
| ANTH 2230 | Indigenous Studies | 3.0 |
| PSYC 1010 | Introduction to Psychology | 3.0 |
| SOCI 2010 | Introduction to Sociology | 3.0 |
| SOCI 2020 | Pop Culture | 3.0 |
Senior complementary core courses
Senior social sciences electives (choose one)
| Course code | Course name | Credit |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL 3370 | Comparative World Literature | 3.0 |
| PHIL 4010 | The Philosophy of Money | |
| SOCI 3060 | Technology and Society | 3.0 |
| SOCI 3340 | Society and the Workplace | 3.0 |
| SOCI 3380 | Conformity and Deviance in the Workplace | 3.0 |
Progression
Students must attain a PGPA and/or a CGPA of 2.0 or better in each semester and pass the necessary prerequisite courses to progress through the program. To qualify for graduation, students must pass all courses, attain a CGPA of 2.0 or better and complete course requirements within the prescribed timelines.
Review our grading and progression procedure >
Transfer options
The opportunity to advance your education by transferring in, within or on from SAIT is available.
Learn more about program and institution partnership agreements.
Costs 2023/24
Tuition and fees
The following costs are effective as of July 1, 2023. They are an estimate of tuition and fees based on the recommended course load per year. *
Domestic students
| Year | Number of semesters | Tuition fees | SAIT fees | Saitsa fees | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 2 | $7,260 | $948 | $622 | $8,830 |
| 4 | 2 | $7,260 | $948 | $622 | $8,830 |
International students
| Year | Number of semesters | Tuition fees | SAIT fees | Saitsa fees | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 2 | $21,463.50 | $948 | $622 | $23,033.50 |
| 4 | 2 | $21,463.50 | $948 | $622 | $23,033.50 |
*For a detailed breakdown of tuition costs per course, visit the domestic and international fee tables.
Fees
Your fees are calculated based on the number of course credits you take per semester (approximately 16 weeks of study). In most cases, your fee is determined based on whether you're taking more or less than nine (9) course credits (more than nine credits in a semester are considered full-time studies.)
Fees are adjusted for programs with start dates outside of the typical 15-week program.
Learn more about what your fees are for
Fees are subject to change without notice.
| Fees | < 9 credits per semester | > 9 credits per semester |
| SAIT fees | ||
| Campus athletic and recreation | $51.50 | $103 |
| Student support fee | $52.75 | $105.50 |
| Student technology fee | $52.75 | $105.50 |
| UPass* | N/A | $160 |
| Total | $157 | $474 |
| Saitsa fees | ||
| Student association fee** | $16.22/credit | $146 |
| Health plan*** | N/A | $86 ($172 annually) |
| Dental plan*** | N/A | $79 ($158 annually) |
| Total | $311 maximum | $476 |
*Additional eligibility requirements apply for students to obtain a UPass. To check your eligibility, visit our Upass page.
**Saitsa fees are paid per credit to a maximum amount of $146 per semester.
***Health and dental fees are charged per semester to an annual maximum amount of $172 for health and $158 for dental. In most cases, program fees quoted are based on students paying for a full year of health and dental coverage. International students are charged these fees regardless of course load. Domestic students with existing health and/or dental plans can opt-out. Learn more at saitsa.com/benefits.
Books and supplies*
Books and supplies are approximately $1,000 - $1,500 per full-time year.
For an estimate of the costs associated with purchasing a computer that meets the program's hardware and software requirements, see our computers and laptops page.
Learn more about your tuition and financial aid options
*Tuition, fees, books and supply costs are subject to change.
Next steps for incoming students
Have you been accepted to this program? Here's what you'll need for your first day of classes.
Orientation
Your program orientation (ORNT 118) will be held on campus on Aug. 31. Check your schedule in mySAIT for the time and location details.
Learn more about campus orientation.
How to register for classes
Course registration opens on March 1 through March 15 for Spring 2023.
You’ll receive an email from us indicating what registration process you’ll use to enroll in your classes.
Learn more about how to register and the different registration methods used at SAIT.
Computers and laptops
This is a bring your own device program with a standard hardware and software requirement. See the specific requirements on our computers and laptops page.
Required attire
You must also dress in proper business attire for class presentations and industry visits.
Tips for success:
- Most successful students spend approximately 20 hours per week doing homework and review, with additional study required to prepare for exams.
- Students require one business dress outfit to wear at guest speaker presentations and during industry field trips. This outfit can also be used for job interviews and other contact or meetings with industry. Keep in mind hospitality industry hours can range from early morning to late in the evening and often include holidays.
Preparation courses
To support your success, short courses are available to you to help prepare you for the academic year:
PERS 050: Student Rights and Responsibilities
This course is designed to introduce you to student rights and responsibilities at SAIT. You will learn about SAIT's rich and diverse community, become familiar with guidelines and procedures that create a safe, respectful learning experience for you, and gain practical tips for how you can engage in the SAIT community in a positive and responsible way. PRES-050 must be completed within 30 days from the start of the semester.
PREP 100: The SAIT Experience
Get tips and insider information on time management, exam preparation, effective notetaking and more through this free, online short course for new students. Plus, learn about discussion boards, online communication and submitting assignments online. Course completion is recommended by the end of your first semester.
Both courses can be accessed through Brightspace (D2L) before the first day of classes.
Students taking a full-time course load, or more than nine (9) credits per semester, will be automatically enrolled in these courses.
They are optional for students taking a part-time course load (9 or fewer credits per semester). Part-time students can register by emailing academic.coaching@sait.ca.
Required textbooks
Find your booklist on the SAIT Bookstore's website. The booklist will be available closer to the program start date.
Can’t find your program or course? The bookstore didn't receive a textbook list. Contact your program directly to determine if they’re still refining course details or if you're in luck, no textbook purchase required this term.
Contact
Phone: 403.210.4343
Email: hospitality.info@sait.ca
Academic chair
Mona James, Academic Chair
Email: mona.james@sait.ca
Next steps for all students
Here's what else you'll need to do to get ready!
Next steps for accepted students
Important dates and deadlines
Find important dates applicable to all students, including your transcript and tuition payment deadlines on our Important Dates page.
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