The Hospitality and Tourism Graduate Diploma program is designed to provide students with practical Canadian experience in the tourism and hospitality industry. This comprehensive program focuses on essential areas such as business planning, front desk operations, food and beverage production, housekeeping, leadership development, communication strategies, business law and ethics, sales and marketing, entrepreneurship, and e-commerce.Graduates of the program will be competitively positioned to pursue a wide range of roles, including Customer Service Manager, Accommodation Manager, Events Coordinator, Catering Service Manager, Food and Beverage Service Manager, Restaurant Manager, Guest Service Agent, Tourism Development Manager, Conference Planner, Food and Catering Services Coordinator, Project Manager 6 Planning Tourism Destinations, Hospitality and Tourism Relationship Manager, Travel Sales Coordinator, and Booking and Reservations Officer.As part of the program requirements, students must complete 320 hours of co-op work experience to obtain their diploma. This practical component ensures students gain real-world exposure in the field. NACPT9s dedication to excellence is reflected in its faculty, composed of experienced professionals and recognized experts in the hospitality and tourism sector. The curriculum combines theoretical instruction with experiential learning through hands-on training, industry workshops, guest speaker sessions, and project work 6preparing graduates for successful careers in the dynamic and global hospitality and tourism industry.
JOB ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (OPTIONAL)
NACPT offers a dedicated Job Assistance Program to support all graduates in successfully transitioning into the workforce. This unique, optional program allows graduates to work individually with experienced industry professionals to maximize employment opportunities in their field of study. As part of the program, NACPT9s Career Development Team provides personalized support, including resume customization, job-specific interview preparation, one-on-one coaching, and networking opportunities with industry experts. Graduates also gain exclusive access to hidden job openings not advertised to the public.Qualified participants will receive professional references for specific projects completed during the program, enhancing their credibility with potential employers. Additionally, students will have the opportunity to connect with NACPT alumni currently working in pharmaceutical and related industries, further expanding their professional network.This Job Development Program is designed to help students build a strategic career plan with expert guidance and real industry insights. Please note that participation in this program is optional and not required for graduation. Learn more.
Skills Acquired
A comprehensive skill set is developed in the following areas through the hospitality and tourism programs:
- Front desk customer service
- Event management
- Marketing and sales and management
- Facilities Management
- Managing transnational travel corporations
- Familiarity with the legal framework
- Familiarity with the database of events
- Providing training to employees
- Organization and time management
- Planning and scheduling
- Business communication
- Knowledge in statistics and accounting
- Learn to create an e-business strategy
- Conflict resolution
This program is Approved as a vocational program under the Ontario Career Colleges Act, 2005
