Hospitality and Tourism Management

Specializations

The Hospitality and Tourism Management diploma offers every student in every major exposure to common core topics including:

• People, leadership, teams and culture
• Guest experience, sales and marketing
• Financial management

Common cores also include law and ethics, safety and certifications and an introduction to hospitality and tourism.

 Hotels and Accommodation 

Gain strong hotel industry knowledge on the interconnectivity of all departments that bring a guest experience to life through two practicum placements with leading hotel partners. You will also gain practical experience in front office management, hotel event planning, hotel revenue management and facilities design.

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 Restaurant and Service Operations

Learn service operations management skills through practical,hands-on training in the renowned Highwood restaurant, and through executing special events on and off campus with our key industry partners. Your training will cover beverage and service operations, facility management and design, as well as people leadership and inventory management.

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 Beverage Management

Obtain in-depth beverage product knowledge in non-alcoholic beverages as well as wine, beer and spirits. Training will cover beverage sales and retail operations, inventory control and basic culinary understanding to build your skills in creating sustainable beverage programs. 

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Event Management

This specialization exposes you to all aspects of the event and meeting planning industry, from conventions to live events and festivals. You will gain applied knowledge in contract and stakeholder negotiations, event strategy planning and execution as you bring several events to life on campus and with industry partners, from small- scale VIP events to large events.

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 Travel and Tourism

Gain travel product knowledge to prepare for a career in destination and travel planning. Your training will cover product and reservation systems, itinerary planning and design, special interest and sustainable tourism. You will have the opportunity to connect with industry partners in solving industry problems, and selling and marketing products at our Travel Center on Campus.

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 Entrepreneurship and Innovation

Whether your passion is starting your own hospitality business or to create innovative products within a larger company, this specialization introduces you to the entrepreneurial mindset, design thinking and new venture planning. You will have the opportunity to study current industry trends and identify gaps to help provide creative solutions and drive new product development.  This specialization offers elective opportunities from any other specialization.

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 Multi-Disciplinary

Choose a multi-disciplinary approach and select electives from various specializations to build a customized hospitality and tourism path. You will apply that learning through practical, hands-on operations in the specialization of choice, and through executing special events on and off campus with leading industry partners. 

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Admission Requirements

Admission and selection

• Fall 2021 start: applications are open Oct. 7, 2020 until the program start date but are subject to change. 

Admission requirements

• At least 50% in Math 30-1 or Math 30-2 or at least 60% in Pure Math 20 or Applied Math 30 and,
• At least 50% English Language Arts 30-1 or at least 60% in English Language Arts 30-2

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. 

Direct entry: four-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: Apply to Hospitality and Tourism Management program including your specialization and submit your transcripts and/or anticipated final grades.

• Admission will be extended on a first-qualified, first-offered basis until the program is full.

Step 4: Find out how to monitor your application status after you apply.

Communication during selection

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. 

Courses

Program outline

Students take a common core of 16 courses over the length of their program, and select 6 additional courses from one of the specialties: Hotels and Accommodation, Restaurant and Service Operations, Beverage Management, Event Management, Travel and Tourism, or Multi-Disciplinary in order to complete the program as part of their specialization and applied learning.

First year

Semester 1

Semester 2

Second Year

Semester 3

Semester 4

Specializations

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.

Transfer options

The opportunity to advance your education through transfer to, within or from SAIT is available with the following universities and colleges:

• SAIT

To learn more, visit Transfer Options.

Cost

*Fees and tuition are based on a two-semester full course load structure. There may be additional fees for practicums and terms held outside this time frame.

SAIT Fees

Campus athletic and recreation Fee: $171.20
Universal transit pass (UPass): $310 - Check eligibility here.
Student support fee: $100
Student technology fee: $100

Health and Dental Fees

Domestic Students 

• Health Plan: $122
• Dental Plan: $130
• For students with existing health and/or dental plans, please refer to the Saitsa website for information on opting out.

International Students 

• Health and Dental Plan: $344
• For more information on Health and Dental Benefits for International students please contact the International Centre.

Books and Supplies*

• Books and supplies will cost approximately $1,000 
• There are additional specialization fees 
  • Beverage Arts - $300
  • Restaurant and Service Operations - $125

Find out about  tuition and financial aid.

* 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.

Important dates and deadlines

Find important dates applicable to all students, including your transcript and tuition payment deadlines on our Important Dates page.

Important Dates

Fall 2021

Orientation

Check back for orientation date and time. 

Preparation courses

To support your success, SAIT offers some short courses before classes start, including PREP 100: The SAIT Experience and ETHI 110: SAIT Ethical Practices. 

Required textbooks

The  booklist will be available about two weeks before classes start.

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 

Academic Advisor

Andy Trache, Academic Advisor
Phone: 403.210.4343
Email: andy.trache@sait.ca

Academic Chair

Hala Dehais, Academic Chair
Phone: 403.774.4864
Email: hala.dehais@sait.ca