School: Seneca College
Program:Tourism - Services Management - Travel Services Specialization
Program | Tourism - Services Management - Travel Services Specialization | Faculty | Hospitality & Tourism |
Credential | Diploma | Duration | 2 Years |
Starting Month | Summer, Fall, Winter | Co-op opportunities | Optional |
Program Description:
The Travel Services Specialization diploma program is designed to provide an understanding of the skills and knowledge required to work in the corporate business, leisure, or cruise travel sectors. Travel is business and emphasis is placed on developing a service-driven attitude and honing business skills in marketing, sales and customer relations, negotiation, risk management, industry specific global distribution reservation systems, and international tourism destinations and geography. Prior to graduation and launching your professional career you'll have an opportunity to obtain the Association of Canadian Travel Agencies', Travel Counsellor Certification*.
Advantage:
As a student in the Tourism – Services Management programs you are eligible to apply to study abroad in your fourth semester at one of the following international institutions:
Federal Institute of Ceará (IFCE) - Forteleza, Brazil
Zulu Nyala Game Lodge - South Africa
Les Roches International School of Hotel Management - Switzerland
Select Mobile Intensive Learning Opportunities in the Caribbean, Europe, or Baltics
Admission Requirements:
Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent with:
Grade 12 English: ENG4(U) or ENG4(C)
OR Mature Student Status (age 19 or older) with required course(s), their equivalent(s), or appropriate Academic and Career Entrance (ACE) Certificate program credits
Tuition Fees:
Campus | Markham | ||||
Tuition | 6,410.50 | ||||
Alumni Fee | 7.25 | ||||
Convocation Fee* | 50.00 | ||||
Health Insurance** | 783.97 | ||||
Health and Wellness Fee | 5.00 | ||||
Seneca Student Federation Fee | 56.50 | ||||
Student Athletic Fee | 45.70 | ||||
Student Bursary Levy | 3.00 | ||||
Student Life Fee | 5.00 | ||||
Student Support Fee | 30.00 | ||||
Technology Fee | 120.00 | ||||
Total Fees Due (first semester in academic year) | $7,516.92 | ||||
Book & Supply Costs | |||||
Semester | Semester 1 | Semester 2 | Semester 3 | Semester 4 | |
Total per Semester | 1265.00 | 940.00 | 1013.00 | 420.00 | |
Career:
The tourism industry continues to be one of the largest and fastest growing sectors of the Canadian economy. In Canada there are more than 60,000 tourism businesses employing approximately 1.2 million people. Seneca’s Tourism - Services Management - Travel Services Specialization (TIS) program prepares you to explore exciting business careers in the following areas: corporate travel specialist, ground transportation, in-bound tourism, hospitality, ship and cruise service, travel retailers, event specialist, tour operators, home-based travel counsellor, convention/conference/meeting planner assistant, destination specialist, wedding planner and internet travel retailer.
Credits Transfer:
Location | University/College | Degrees Available |
Toronto | Ryerson University | Bachelor of Commerce, Hospitality Tourism Management |
Ontario | Wilfrid Laurier University | Honours Bachelor of Arts |
Canada | Royal Roads University | Bachelor of Arts in Global Tourism Management Bachelor of Arts in International Hotel Management |
U.S. | Davenport University | BBA – Marketing or Sport Management |
International | Swiss Education Group | Swiss Higher Diploma in International Hotel and Tourism Management (IHTM), to Bachelor (Honours) of Arts in Hospitality and Tourism Management |
Link to Seneca College Official Website
http://www.senecacollege.ca/fulltime/TIS.html