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Diploma of Tourism and Hospitality Management
- Toronto, Canada
- 2 years
- English
- On campus
- Diploma
About the program
A professional degree combining business studies with tourism development and hospitality management.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (3 years): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Apply core theories and methods in Tourism and Hospitality Management
- Strengthen skills in organizational analysis
- Financial or market reasoning
- Professional communication and planning
- And present well-supported conclusions in academic or professional settings.
Career outcomes
- Destination planning and development
- Sustainable tourism
- Tourism business strategy
- Food and beverage
- Accommodations
- Sales
- Leisure management
- Tour operations
- Airline industry
Curriculum
- Twenty-unit degree combining business core courses (accounting
- Marketing
- Economics
- Statistics) with tourism and hospitality courses
- A work experience term of 455 hours and electives. A 2+2 pathway lets college diploma graduates finish the degree.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Senior secondary school graduation or equivalent (Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent on programme pages)
- Grade 12 English (C or U) and
- For most programmes
- Grade 11 or 12 Math
- Some programmes add subject prerequisites
- An audition
- Interview or portfolio. English proficiency: IELTS 6.0 (no band below 5.5)
- Duolingo 110
- PTE Academic 54 or equivalent
- Unless exempt.
- No minimum grade published
- Programme-specific prerequisite courses (selection-based programmes need portfolio
- Audition or interview).
Accepted academic background
Senior secondary school graduation or equivalent (requirements vary by country and credential on the admissions page), Programme prerequisites such as Grade 12 English (C/U) and Grade 11 or 12 Math.
Language tests
- IELTS 6.0 (min 5.5 each band)
- Duolingo 110 (min production 90)
- PTE Academic 54 (min 50 each band)
- Cambridge 169 (no skill below 162)
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- English Language Test Results (If Applicable)
- Portfolio (If Applicable)
- Audition Materials (If Applicable).
How to apply
- Review the current entry requirements and availability for Diploma of Tourism and Hospitality Management at George Brown Polytechnic. Apply through the George Brown international applicant system for an available program intake. Submit academic transcripts and English proficiency results together with any program-specific supporting material. Pay the application fee according to the current institutional payment instructions. If admitted
- Follow the enrollment instructions and arrange a student visa or study permit if applicable.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $20,205 CAD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $110 CAD |
| Deposit | $1,000 CAD |
Program details
| Campus | St. James Campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Business, Creative Industries, and Culinary Arts |
| Department | The Chef School |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 60 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 3 years |
| Scholarship note | Scholarship options may depend on nationality, Merit and current funding. Check the published award criteria. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
January 2027
Applications closed
9 Mar 2026
ClosedProgram starts
May 2027
Apply by
1 Jan 2027
48 days leftProgram starts
September 2027
Apply by
5 Apr 2027
142 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 2 years.
The next deadline is 1 Jan 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $20,205 CAD per year. The application fee is $110 CAD. The deposit is $1,000 CAD. The estimated living cost is $23,448 CAD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.0 (min 5.5 each band), Duolingo 110 (min production 90), PTE Academic 54 (min 50 each band), Cambridge 169 (no skill below 162).