This program is offered in Seneca's hybrid delivery format with some courses available in Seneca's flexible delivery format. Some coursework is online and some must be completed in person. Students will need to come on campus to complete in-person learning requirements. For courses offered in the flexible delivery format, professors use innovative learning spaces and technology to teach students in a classroom or lab and broadcast in real time to students attending remotely. In flexible courses, students have the choice of coming on campus or learning online.
This two-year diploma program is designed to prepare you for a career in the vibrant global hotel and hospitality industry. Not only will you work closely with your peers and professors who are industry professionals, but you will learn and practise through paid work experience key skills employers are seeking, including exceptional guest service, industry standard software applications, cultural diversity and management skills.
As you begin your studies with a common first semester, you can specialize in hotel and restaurant service or wedding and conference planning. Throughout the program, you will earn industry-recognized certifications that are built into the coursework to enhance your resumé, ensuring you graduate job-ready.
Graduates of Hospitality – Hotel & Restaurant Services Management (HTM) with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher have an advanced entry pathway toward Honours Bachelor of Commerce – Business Management (BBM).
Throughout this program you will develop the following skills:
Learn more: Seneca’s program delivery options and how courses in this program will be delivered each term.
| Start in | Location | Availability |
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| Jan. 2025 | Newnham | Open |
| May 2025 | Newnham | Open |
| Sept. 2025 | Newnham | Open |
| Jan. 2026 | Newnham | Open |
| Start in | Location | Availability |
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| Jan. 2025 | Newnham | Open |
| May 2025 | Newnham | Open |
| Sept. 2025 | Newnham | Open |
| Jan. 2026 | Newnham | Open |
International students: review Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) eligibility before choosing program and course delivery.
Please note that availability is subject to change and a seat is not guaranteed.
When you graduate from this program, these are the types of career options you can explore:
Hotel front office
Food and beverage operations
Wedding planning
Resort operations
Event and meeting planning
Banquet and catering services
Human resources
Room management
Marketing and sales
Hotel and restaurant administration
As an essential part of graduating from this program, you will obtain various industry certifications at an added cost. These certifications are:
Smartserve
First Aid and CPR
Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS)
Food Handling Certification
We’ve made a bold commitment to embed principles of sustainability into every business program we offer.
Learn more about Seneca Business’s commitment to sustainability.
As a student in this program you have the chance to explore global learning opportunities through Global Learning and Engagement. Gain a global perspective and develop new skills for personal, professional, and academic growth – at Seneca or abroad.
“The Donalda Club has proudly employed Seneca students over the last 8 years. Their outstanding work ethics and drive for success makes them some of our finest, most well-rounded staff. Each year, the Donalda Club embarks on a new season with goal-driven students from Seneca’s School of Hospitality and Tourism. The Donalda Club makes it their main goal to assist and develop each individual where their opportunities are endless.”
Antoinette Steede
Executive Assistant & Human Resources Manager
Donalda Club Toronto
