Tourism – Operations Management (Co-op)

Program Information

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Engage in a tourism and hospitality management diploma program that develops the highly in-demand skills of leadership, cultural intelligence, and a managerial approach to business operations. A passion for creating experiences, flexibility to pivot with trends, ability to lead a team, and business acuity ensure graduates are prepared to advance their careers in this dynamic industry.

Trained professionals enjoy career success creating experiences for corporate and entrepreneurial tourism organizations including world class hotels and resorts, tourism attractions, entertainment venues, gaming organizations, destination marketing organizations, and all businesses that value the customer experience.

Lambton College's Tourism - Operations Management student experience delivers:

  • a unique, continuous 16 month educational experience offering skill development and industry experience (3 academic terms + co-operative work term);
  • student-centered curriculum with active, engaging and applied learning opportunities;
  • transferable skill development that opens doors to all areas of the tourism industry and beyond;
  • leadership development through experiential learning and human relations;
  • cultural intelligence skill building;
  • a foundation for socially responsible, environmentally sustainable, and ethical decision making; 
  • industry certifications; and,
  • opportunities to kick start career advancement through a paid co-op work term across Canada and around the world.

Experiential Learning Opportunities

Students in the Tourism - Operations Management program are exposed to real-world learning through a variety of ways during their time at Lambton College.

This program prepares students for future work by providing industry certifications and a paid co-op work term where companies will come on-campus to recruit. Students also participate in team based projects that include themes like:

  • Tour Planning of a four-day Canadian Getaway;
  • Tourism Marketing Plans;
  • Debating Tourism Trends from a Sustainable and Responsible Lens; and
  • Fundraising Events.

Students gain exposure to computerized business simulations that include Hotel Property Management Systems, Entrepreneurial Operations, and Digital Marketing Communications. They also gain valuable leadership development and organizational leadership skills through interactive workshops.

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Admission Requirements

O.S.S.D. or equivalent with:

  • Grade 12 English C or U

 

The admissions process is competitive and meeting the minimum academic requirements does not guarantee admission.

Lambton College reserves the right to alter information including admission requirements and to cancel at any time a program or course; to change the location and/or term in which a program or course is offered; to change the program curriculum as necessary to meet current competencies or changes in the job market; to change the pathways third-party certification bodies; or to withdraw an offer of admission both prior to and after its acceptance by an applicant or student because of insufficient applications or registrations or over-acceptance of offers of admission. In the event Lambton College exercises such a right, Lambton College’s sole liability will be the return of monies paid by the applicant or student to Lambton College.

English Language Proficiency Requirements

Applicants must demonstrate language proficiency by submitting one of the following scores:

  • IELTS of 6.0;
  • TOEFL iBT 69; or
  • Passed Lambton Institute of English placement test.

Please Note: IELTS is the only proficiency score accepted by the Study Direct Stream (SDS) program. Additional country-specific requirements may also be applicable.

Meeting the minimum English requirements does not guarantee admission. Students with higher English proficiency scores will receive priority in the admission assessment process.

Technology Requirements

In order to keep pace with the requirements of each and every course in your program, it is mandatory to own a reliable laptop to complete tests and assignments.

Costs

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Tuition Fees

For more information regarding tuition, please contact international@lambtoncollege.ca.

Breakdown of fees for Sarnia
Term Amount
1,2,3 $14,489.10
4 $7,389.20
Total $21,878.30

Tuition fees are estimates and are subject to change each academic year. Fees do not include books (unless specifically noted), supplies or living costs.   

Lambton College reserves the right to alter information including admission requirements and to cancel at any time a program or course; to change the location and/or term in which a program or course is offered; to change the program curriculum as necessary to meet current competencies or changes in the job market; to change the pathways third-party certification bodies; or to withdraw an offer of admission both prior to and after its acceptance by an applicant or student because of insufficient applications or registrations or over-acceptance of offers of admission. In the event Lambton College exercises such a right, Lambton College’s sole liability will be the return of monies paid by the applicant or student to Lambton College.

Additional Fees

Additional Costs
Item Cost
Uniform $150
Simulations $280
Experiential Learning $250
Textbooks - Term 1 $115
Textbooks - Term 2 $105
Textbooks - Term 3 $210

Medical Insurance

  • Medical Insurance Fee - $700 per year provided by guard.me
  • Medical Insurance is mandatory for all full-time, part-time, and co-op students of Lambton College. Medical insurance is provided by guard.me - a third-party insurance provider. Full-time, part-time and co-op students of Lambton College are not permitted to opt-out of the medical insurance fee as it is non-cancellable and non-transferable. Guard.me insurance costs are charged on an annual basis.
  • The health care insurance is for emergency health care coverage during one's study period and involves only a basic package. Not all medical conditions are covered and prospective students are strongly urged to review the coverage details prior to arriving in Canada. This will allow time to purchase additional coverage before departure, if needed.

Learn more about guard.me emergent and non-emergent health insurance coverage.