Ontario College Diploma in Hospitality - Hotel and Restaurant Operations
Start Dates:
January 2019
September 2019
Are travel, adventure and meeting new people part of your career plan? Fleming’s two–year diploma program prepares you for a variety of exciting roles and provides the transferable skills you’ll need to go far in the high-demand, world-wide hospitality industry.
Program Highlights
Our program is designed to deliver the hands-on skills, experiential learning and contacts to be successful in the industry:
- The opportunity to travel to a global destination and experience the growing volunteer tourism business niche
- Leadership and practical skills needed to work in, manage and operate the accommodation, food & beverage, recreation & entertainment, transportation and travel services divisions of the hospitality and tourism industry
- Access to leading national employers such as Marriott, Fairmont, Hilton, Sheraton, Trump, Delta and Holiday Inn as well as local partners
- Work placement that complements in-class studies and provides practical experience, career opportunities and industry connections
- A comprehensive variety of courses relevant to the industry delivered by industry professionals
- An optimum blend of hands-on experience, theory, field trips, and computer simulation exercises
* Students starting in January are required to attend classes over the summer semester.
Why Choose Fleming
The Fleming College Hospitality - Hotel and Restaurant Operations program is highly regarded by employers in the hospitality field. They appreciate that graduates have had a thorough and comprehensive education, preparing them to work effectively as part of a team and as a leader. Work placements often lead to full-time employment and our faculty are well-connected to the leaders in the industry who are making hiring decisions.
Students have the opportunity to design their own learning when it comes to obtaining additional industry-specific certifications and practical workplace certifications. Employers favour applicants who have already completed this training:
- Ontario Tourism Education Corporation’s Service Excellence Certification (OTEC)
- Smart Serve Certification
- safeTALK Certification
- Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act Certification (AODA)
- WHMIS 2015
Note: there is an additional cost for these certifications.
Work Experience
During your studies, you'll also complete two mandatory 100 hour field placements which you will arrange with the assistance of your program coordinator. These experiences enhance both your employability and your educational experience as you network and meet potential employers. It is recommended that students complete these two 100 hour placements between semester two and three, and during their fourth semester.
Career Opportunities
The tourism and hospitality sector has been regaining ground with a stronger dollar and focus on local hospitality and tourism experiences as well as international travel experiences. Tourism is projected to directly support 120 million jobs by 2021, according to the World Travel and Tourism Council. Increasingly, large employers are rotating hospitality workers in various sectors within the industry; it’s a good time for graduates to get started in their careers.
Our relevant and comprehensive training provides graduates with many choices when it comes to career paths. This could include employment with national hotel chains or with local resorts, clubs, restaurants or banquet facilities. The airline and cruise ship industries also regularly hire our grads.
Our grads enter the workforce and advance to supervisory and management positions in a variety of functions including:
- Front Office
- Sales and Marketing
- Banquets, Catering, and Restaurants
- Meetings/Special Events
- Housekeeping
- Cruise lines
- Recreation and Entertainment
- Tourism Services
Financial Aid
There are a number of awards and bursaries available to students in the Hospitality - Hotel and Restaurant Operations program and it’s easy to apply. Registered students with an active timetable are encouraged to apply for all bursaries that are administered by the college though our single on-line bursary application. Visit our Scholarships and Bursaries page under the Registrar tab on the college portal.
Double the Power of Your Diploma
Our new pathway allows you to earn one diploma in 4 semesters or earn two diplomas in 6 semesters.
Fleming offers a truly unique and economical way for Hospitality - Hotel and Restaurant Operations program graduates to enhance their credentials by earning an additional Tourism and Travel diploma or General Business diploma in just two additional semesters.
Minimum Admission Requirements
Students applying to Hospitality - Hotel and Restaurant Operations must meet the following requirements:
- OSSD including Gr 12 C English and Gr 11 C Math
OSSD with majority of courses at College (C ) or Open (O) unless otherwise stated.
Grade 12 C courses will be accepted where Gr 11 C course requirements are listed.
Where College level courses are listed, U and M courses will be accepted.
Two Gr 11 courses will be accepted in lieu of a Gr 12 course requirement.
Recommended (but not required for admission)
- Gr 12 C Math
Mature Students
If you are 19 years of age or older before classes start, and you do not possess an OSSD, you can write the Canadian Adult Achievement Test to assess your eligibility for admission. Additional testing or academic upgrading may be necessary to meet specific course requirements for this program.
Tuition Detail
Tuition and ancillary fees are subject to change without notice. The fees presented below reflect Fall start programs only for the current academic year. For details about the fee differences for other program start dates please refer to the Tuition Details chart below.
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Domestic Students
| Semester 1 | Amount |
|---|---|
| Alumni Fee | $14.33 |
| Health Plan | $180.50 |
| Information Technology Fee | $97.85 |
| Integrated Transportation Fee | $255.50 |
| Peterborough Sport & Wellness Centre | $85.83 |
| Student Activity Fee | $91.50 |
| Student Administrative Council Transition Fee | $3.50 |
| Student Assistance (Tuition) | $121.79 |
| Student Athletic Fee | $52.02 |
| Student Building Fee | $42.00 |
| Student Centre Renovation Fund | $40.00 |
| Student Services Support Fee | $94.02 |
| Tuition | $1,311.97 |
| Total | $2,390.81 |
| Semester 2 | Amount |
|---|---|
| Alumni Fee | $14.33 |
| Information Technology Fee | $97.85 |
| Peterborough Sport & Wellness Centre | $85.83 |
| Student Activity Fee | $91.50 |
| Student Administrative Council Transition Fee | $3.50 |
| Student Assistance (Tuition) | $121.79 |
| Student Athletic Fee | $52.02 |
| Student Building Fee | $42.00 |
| Student Centre Renovation Fund | $40.00 |
| Student Services Support Fee | $94.02 |
| Tuition | $1,311.97 |
| Total | $2,226.66 |
| Semester 3 | Amount |
|---|---|
| Alumni Fee | $14.33 |
| Health Plan | $248.50 |
| Information Technology Fee | $97.85 |
| Integrated Transportation Fee | $365.00 |
| Peterborough Sport & Wellness Centre | $85.83 |
| Student Activity Fee | $91.50 |
| Student Administrative Council Transition Fee | $3.50 |
| Student Assistance (Tuition) | $121.79 |
| Student Athletic Fee | $52.02 |
| Student Building Fee | $42.00 |
| Student Centre Renovation Fund | $40.00 |
| Student Services Support Fee | $94.02 |
| Tuition | $1,311.97 |
| Total | $2,568.31 |
| Semester 4 | Amount |
|---|---|
| Alumni Fee | $14.33 |
| Information Technology Fee | $97.85 |
| Peterborough Sport & Wellness Centre | $85.83 |
| Program Supply Fee | $77.56 |
| Student Activity Fee | $91.50 |
| Student Administrative Council Transition Fee | $3.50 |
| Student Assistance (Tuition) | $121.79 |
| Student Athletic Fee | $52.02 |
| Student Building Fee | $42.00 |
| Student Centre Renovation Fund | $40.00 |
| Student Services Support Fee | $94.02 |
| Tuition | $1,311.97 |
| Total | $2,468.37 |
The fees above are for the current academic year for domestic students. Please note that the fees reflect the Health Plan and Integrated Transportation (Sutherland Programs only) charges for the fall entry point. These charges are applied up front and provide service coverage for a full year September to August. The charges for the winter and spring terms are as follows:
| Health Plan | Intergrated Transportation | Coverage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winter | $180.50 | $255.50 | January to August |
| Spring | $129.50 | $142.35 | January to August |
International Students
| Semester 1 | Amount |
|---|---|
| Alumni Fee | $14.33 |
| Information Technology Fee | $97.85 |
| Integrated Transportation Fee | $255.50 |
| International Education Fee (Tuition) | $1,800.00 |
| International Health Plan | $645.82 |
| International Tuition | $4,975.00 |
| Peterborough Sport & Wellness Centre | $85.83 |
| Student Activity Fee | $91.50 |
| Student Administrative Council Transition Fee | $3.50 |
| Student Athletic Fee | $52.02 |
| Student Building Fee | $42.00 |
| Student Centre Renovation Fund | $40.00 |
| Student Services Support Fee | $94.02 |
| Total | $8,197.37 |
| Semester 2 | Amount |
|---|---|
| Alumni Fee | $14.33 |
| Information Technology Fee | $97.85 |
| International Education Fee (Tuition) | $1,800.00 |
| International Tuition | $4,975.00 |
| Peterborough Sport & Wellness Centre | $85.83 |
| Student Activity Fee | $91.50 |
| Student Administrative Council Transition Fee | $3.50 |
| Student Athletic Fee | $52.02 |
| Student Building Fee | $42.00 |
| Student Centre Renovation Fund | $40.00 |
| Student Services Support Fee | $94.02 |
| Total | $7,702.00 |
| Semester 3 | Amount |
|---|---|
| Alumni Fee | $14.33 |
| Information Technology Fee | $97.85 |
| Integrated Transportation Fee | $365.00 |
| International Education Fee (Tuition) | $1,800.00 |
| International Health Plan | $704.58 |
| International Tuition | $4,975.00 |
| Peterborough Sport & Wellness Centre | $85.83 |
| Student Activity Fee | $91.50 |
| Student Administrative Council Transition Fee | $3.50 |
| Student Athletic Fee | $52.02 |
| Student Building Fee | $42.00 |
| Student Centre Renovation Fund | $40.00 |
| Student Services Support Fee | $94.02 |
| Total | $8,365.63 |
| Semester 4 | Amount |
|---|---|
| Alumni Fee | $14.33 |
| Information Technology Fee | $97.85 |
| International Education Fee (Tuition) | $1,800.00 |
| International Tuition | $4,975.00 |
| Peterborough Sport & Wellness Centre | $85.83 |
| Program Supply Fee | $77.56 |
| Student Activity Fee | $91.50 |
| Student Administrative Council Transition Fee | $3.50 |
| Student Athletic Fee | $52.02 |
| Student Building Fee | $42.00 |
| Student Centre Renovation Fund | $40.00 |
| Student Services Support Fee | $94.02 |
| Total | $8,274.93 |
The fees above are for the current academic year for international students. Please note that the fees reflect the Health Plan and Integrated Transportation (Sutherland Programs only) charges for the fall entry point. These charges are applied up front and provide service coverage for a full year September to August. The charges for the winter and spring terms are as follows:
| Health Plan | Intergrated Transportation | Coverage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winter | $645.82 | $255.50 | January to August |
| Spring | $263.60 | $142.35 | January to August |
Transfer Agreements
You may be able to use credits obtained at Fleming College to continue your postsecondary education in pursuit of a degree. The articulation and credit transfer agreements with our partner institutions are summarized below.
Athabasca University
Requirement
- Successful completion of program
- Must have completed ECON 247: Microeconomics, ECON 248: Macroeconomics, and LGST 369: Commercial Law or an acceptable equivalent to be eligible for admission to the program
Transfer Credit
- 45 out of a 120 credit degree;
Visit articulation agreement for details
To apply contact the institution's Admissions Office
For more information
- Visit the Athabasca University website for further articulation and program information.
- See the official articulation agreement
Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting
Requirement
- Successful completion of program
- Must have completed ECON 247: Microeconomics, ECON 248: Macroeconomics, and LGST 369: Commercial Law or an acceptable equivalent to be eligible for admission to the program
Transfer Credit
- 45 out of a 120 credit degree;
Visit articulation agreement for details
To apply contact the institution's Admissions Office
For more information
- Visit the Athabasca University website for further articulation and program information.
- See the official articulation agreement
Bachelor of Commerce in Business Technology Management
Requirement
- Successful completion of program
- Must have completed ECON 247: Microeconomics, ECON 248: Macroeconomics, and LGST 369: Commercial Law or an acceptable equivalent to be eligible for admission to the program
Transfer Credit
- 45 out of a 120 credit degree;
Visit articulation agreement for details
To apply contact the institution's Admissions Office
For more information
- Visit the Athabasca University website for further articulation and program information.
- See the official articulation agreement
Bachelor of Commerce in Finance
Requirement
- Successful completion of program
- Must have completed ECON 247: Microeconomics, ECON 248: Macroeconomics, and LGST 369: Commercial Law or an acceptable equivalent to be eligible for admission to the program
Transfer Credit
- 45 out of a 120 credit degree;
Visit articulation agreement for details
To apply contact the institution's Admissions Office
For more information
- Visit the Athabasca University website for further articulation and program information.
- See the official articulation agreement
Bachelor of Human Resources and Labour Relations (General)
Requirement
- Successful completion of program
Transfer Credit
- 45 out of a 120 credit degree;
Visit articulation agreement for details
To apply contact the institution's Admissions Office
For more information
- Visit the Athabasca University website for further articulation and program information.
- See the official articulation agreement
Bachelor of Management (General)
Requirement
- Successful completion of program
- Must have completed ECON 247: Microeconomics, ECON 248: Macroeconomics, and LGST 369: Commercial Law or an acceptable equivalent to be eligible for admission to the program
Transfer Credit
- 45 out of a 120 credit degree;
Visit articulation agreement for details
To apply contact the institution's Admissions Office
For more information
- Visit the Athabasca University website for further articulation and program information.
- See the official articulation agreement
Bachelor of Management in Human Resource Management
Requirement
- Successful completion of program
- Must have completed ECON 247: Microeconomics, ECON 248: Macroeconomics, and LGST 369: Commercial Law or an acceptable equivalent to be eligible for admission to the program
Transfer Credit
- 45 out of a 120 credit degree;
Visit articulation agreement for details
To apply contact the institution's Admissions Office
For more information
- Visit the Athabasca University website for further articulation and program information.
- See the official articulation agreement
Bachelor of Management in Indigenous Nations and Organizations
Requirement
- Successful completion of program
- Must have completed ECON 247: Microeconomics, ECON 248: Macroeconomics, and LGST 369: Commercial Law or an acceptable equivalent to be eligible for admission to the program
Transfer Credit
- 45 out of a 120 credit degree;
Visit articulation agreement for details
To apply contact the institution's Admissions Office
For more information
- Visit the Athabasca University website for further articulation and program information.
- See the official articulation agreement
Bachelor of Management in Marketing
Requirement
- Successful completion of program
- Must have completed ECON 247: Microeconomics, ECON 248: Macroeconomics, and LGST 369: Commercial Law or an acceptable equivalent to be eligible for admission to the program
Transfer Credit
- 45 out of a 120 credit degree;
Visit articulation agreement for details
To apply contact the institution's Admissions Office
For more information
- Visit the Athabasca University website for further articulation and program information.
- See the official articulation agreement
Griffith University
Bachelor of International Tourism and Hotel Management (3Yr)
Requirement
- Minimum 65% cumulative average
Transfer Credit
- Entry into 3rd out of a 6 semester program
To apply please see the KOM Consultants website.
For more information
- Visit the Griffith University website for further articulation and program information.
- See the official articulation agreement
Humber College
Bachelor of Commerce in Hospitality and Tourism Management
Requirement
- Minimum 65% cumulative average
- Must possess ENG4U or equivalent with a grade of 65%
- Must possess grade 12U mathematics or equivalent with a grade of 60%
Transfer Credit
- 30 out of a 120 credit degree;
Visit ONTransfer.ca for further details
To apply please see the Ontario Colleges website.
For more information
- Visit the Humber College website for further articulation and program information.
- Visit the ONTransfer.ca website for agreement information.
Institute of Technology Tralee
Bachelor of Arts (Ordinary) in Hotel Management
Requirement
- Minimum 60% cumulative average
- B.A. (Ordinary) graduates in the above program with a minimum 50% cumulative average will be eligible to enter year 4 of the B.A. (Honours) in Hotel Management program
Transfer Credit
- Entry into 3rd year studies;
Visit articulation agreement for details
To apply please see the KOM Consultants website.
For more information
- Visit the Institute of Technology Tralee website for further articulation and program information.
- See the official articulation agreement
Niagara College
Bachelor of Business Administration in Hospitality
Requirement
- Minimum 75% cumulative average
Transfer Credit
- 48 out of a 120 credit degree
To apply please see the Ontario Colleges website.
For more information
- Visit the Niagara College website for further articulation and program information.
- Visit the ONTransfer.ca website for agreement information.
Robert Gordon University
Bachelor of Arts in Events Management
Requirement
- Minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA
- Suitable reference from a Fleming College program faculty member
- Where the applicant's first language is not English, satisfactory evidence that the student meets the general English language requirements
- Must be eligible to obtain the requisite visa to enter the United Kingdom
Transfer Credit
- Entry into 3rd year studies;
Visit articulation agreement for details
To apply please see the KOM Consultants website.
For more information
- Visit the Robert Gordon University website for further articulation and program information.
- See the official articulation agreement
Bachelor of Arts in International Hospitality Management
Requirement
- Minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA
- Suitable reference from a Fleming College program faculty member
- Where the applicant's first language is not English, satisfactory evidence that the student meets the general English language requirements
- Must be eligible to obtain the requisite visa to enter the United Kingdom
Transfer Credit
- Entry into 3rd year studies;
Visit articulation agreement for details
To apply please see the KOM Consultants website.
For more information
- Visit the Robert Gordon University website for further articulation and program information.
- See the official articulation agreement
Bachelor of Arts in International Tourism Management
Requirement
- Minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA
- Suitable reference from a Fleming College program faculty member
- Where the applicant's first language is not English, satisfactory evidence that the student meets the general English language requirements
- Must be eligible to obtain the requisite visa to enter the United Kingdom
Transfer Credit
- Entry into 3rd year studies;
Visit articulation agreement for details
To apply please see the KOM Consultants website.
For more information
- Visit the Robert Gordon University website for further articulation and program information.
- See the official articulation agreement
Royal Roads University
Bachelor of Arts in Global Tourism Management
Requirement
- Minimum B cumulative average
Transfer Credit
- Entry into 3rd year studies;
Visit articulation agreement for details
To apply contact the institution's Admissions Office
For more information
- Visit the Royal Roads University website for further articulation and program information.
- See the official articulation agreement
Bachelor of Arts in International Hotel Management
Requirement
- Minimum B cumulative average
Transfer Credit
- Entry into 3rd year studies;
Visit articulation agreement for details
To apply contact the institution's Admissions Office
For more information
- Visit the Royal Roads University website for further articulation and program information.
- See the official articulation agreement
University of Guelph
Bachelor of Commerce in Hotel and Food Administration
Requirement
- Minimum 75% cumulative average
- Passing grade in all courses required for completion of the diploma
- Successful completion of MHF 4U (Advanced Function) or equivalent
Transfer Credit
- 9.5 out of a 20 credit degree;
Visit ONTransfer.ca for further details
To apply please see the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC) website.
For more information
- Visit the University of Guelph website for further articulation and program information.
- Visit the ONTransfer.ca website for agreement information.
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