Pathways to other Programs/Partners
Program Highlights
Experiential learning in our new state-of-the-art facilities with access to passionate industry experienced instructors with innovative internal and external learning experiences.
Curriculum features job-ready certifications and content inspired by the input of an engaged advisory group of industry leaders.
Balance of academic and hands on study ensures diverse and extensive career opportunities and opens pathways to continued study, including seamless transition into our iconic three-year Hospitality and Tourism advanced diploma.
Career Outlook
- Sales and marketing
- Groups and incentive specialist
- Conference and meeting provider
- Inbound and outbound tour operator
- Inbound and outbound tour sales
- Organizing and operations
- Retail travel sales and counselling
- Tourism associations
- Hotel operations
- Government economic development
Education Pathways
Start in a diploma program, end with a degree! Successful graduates of this Tourism and Travel program also have the opportunity to apply their credits towards further study at the degree level. Listed below are the degrees from partnering institutions that are available for this program.
Please note that each partner pathway has a specific minimum grade requirement in order to qualify for transferring credits, which are assessed by the partner institution.
| Partner Institution | Degree |
|---|---|
| Algoma University | Honours Bachelor of Arts in multiple majors |
| Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting or Human Resources Management or Marketing (also offered at Brampton campus) | |
| Bachelor of Science in multiple majors | |
| Brock University | Honours Bachelor of Arts in Tourism and Environment |
| Honours Bachelor of Business Administration or Honours BBA in Labour Studies | |
| Guelph, University of | Bachelor of Commerce – Hospitality and Tourism Management |
| International Management Institute Switzerland Ltd. | BA with Honours in Hospitality |
| BA with Honours in International Culinary Arts | |
| Honours BA in International Hotel and Tourism Management | |
| International Hospitality Management Degree | |
| Ontario Tech University | Honours Bachelor of Arts in Educational Studies and Digital Technology |
| Royal Roads University | Bachelor of Arts in Global Tourism Management |
| Seneca College | Honours Bachelor of Commerce in Business Management |
| Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies | |
| Vancouver Island University | Bachelor of Tourism Management |
| Wilfrid Laurier University – Brantford Campus | Honours Bachelor of Arts |
| York University | Honours Bachelor degree in any major |
Studying Tourism at Centennial College offers a practical and comprehensive learning experience designed to help students transition to success in industry and future studies. The Tourism program is specifically designed to also allow graduates seamless transition into our three-year Advanced Diploma in Hospitality and Tourism Administration – opening the opportunity for a second diploma in an accelerated timeframe.
Please visit our website at www.centennialcollege.ca/admissions/applying/education-pathways/outbound-pathways for more information on articulation agreements.
For pathways to other Ontario post-secondary institutions, please visit ONCAT.
Areas of Employment
- Food and Beverage
- Attractions and Entertainment Industries
- Transportation Services
- Travel Services
- Festival and Events
- Sales and Marketing
For more information on outbound pathways to further education visit Centennial’s Education Pathways and Partnerships Outbound Pathways site or contact your Pathways Advisor at advising@centennialcollege.ca.
The ONTransfer website also provides current information on college and university transfer opportunities in Ontario.
Specialized Academic Certificates
You can use your General Education (GNED) elective courses to fulfill the requirements for a Specialized Academic Certificate. Specialized Academic Certificate programs provide an opportunity for students registered in a Diploma or Advanced Diploma program to earn an additional Centennial College Certificate concurrently with their diploma. In order to obtain a Specialized Academic Certificate, you must successfully complete GNED500 plus the three GNED courses required by the Specialized Academic Certificate program. The GNED courses will also fulfill the elective GNED requirements of the diploma program. There are currently three Specialized Academic Certificate programs:
- Indigenous Studies: First Peoples in Canada,
- Inclusive Leadership Practices, and
- Entrepreneurism
Certifications/Accreditations
