HOSPITALITY

OVERVIEW

Do you love the thought of a domestic or international career? Whether you dream of traveling abroad, or prefer to remain closer to home, the Hospitality program at St. Lawrence College will prepare you to launch a dynamic and satisfying career in the diverse and exciting Hospitality Industry.

There is a high demand for skilled and knowledgeable people in all areas of the hospitality industry, especially in the food, beverage, and accommodations sectors. You will learn about a variety of topics – accommodations management, food and beverage management, specialized marketing, conferencing and banqueting, and financial management to name a few.

Our program’s curriculum remains current through regular consultation with industry leaders. This real-world input ensures that your educational needs and future career expectations are being met and that you are job-ready when you graduate. Your professors have extensive work experience in the industry and will help develop the essential skills required to be an effective supervisor, manager and leader in hospitality organizations locally, nationally and internationally. To support this development, you will participate in a four-week field placement in a qualified work site of your choice.

This program prepares you to work in the exciting world of Hospitality. By the time you leave this program, the only question remaining will be: Where in the world do you want to take your talents?

PROGRAM DETAILS

Code0903

Start DateMay, September

CredentialOntario College Diploma

CampusKingston

Program Length2 Years

DeliveryFull-Time

Open for international students

Special May Intake - International Students Only

PROGRAM OUTLINE

2022-2023

Semester 1

Semester 2

Semester 3

Semester 4

REQUIREMENTS

Admission Requirements

Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) with the majority of Grade 11 and 12 courses at the C, U or M level including the following prerequisites:

  • Grade 12 English at the C or U level
  • Grade 11 Math at the C, U or M level

For OSSD equivalency options, see Admission Requirements.

If you are missing prerequisite courses, enroll in the Career/College Prep program - free for Ontario residents who are 19 years or older. 

Other Requirements

Criminal Background Check

Applicants are advised that a Criminal Background Checks (CBC) conducted by the Canadian Police Information Centre (CPIC) is required for hospitality industry placements. Certain criminal convictions may prevent participation in placements and program completion may not be possible. Attaining and paying for a CBC is the responsibility of the student, and these may have to be renewed every twelve months dependent on the industry placement requirements. Applicants with criminal records are advised to contact the Associate Dean prior to applying.

PLACEMENT

Students find their own placement

Faculty must approve

Student Placement Facilitator (SPF) Support

Confirmation of placement

Complete SLC placement Requirements

  • 6 training modules
  • Student Declaration/Oath of Confidentiality
  • Student Covid 19 Waiver

Student Placement Facilitator will notify the student of Agency-specific requirements e.g.:

  • Immunizations (hospital/LTC)
  • CPIC - VULNERABLE SECTOR if required by site

Questions: placements@sl.on.ca

Website: www.placementatslc.ca

FEES

2022-2023

Canadian Students

Tuition

Program Fees

Ancillary Fees

Total

CAD

$2,721.36

$22.00

$1,452.52

$4,195.88

Fees are estimates only.  Tuition is based on two semesters.

International Students

Tuition

Program Fees

Ancillary Fees

Total

CAD

$15,500.00

$22.00

$2,143.85

$17,665.85

Fees are estimates only.  Tuition is based on two semesters.