School: Centennial College
Program:Food Tourism
Program | Food Tourism | Faculty | School of Hospitality, Tourism and Culinary Arts |
Credential | Graduate Certificate | Duration | 1 year/ 2 semesters |
Starting Month | Fall | Co-op opportunities | No |
Program Description:
Food tourism is an increasingly popular segment of the tourism industry as culinary experiences drive and are at the core of local, regional and international travel. The School of Hospitality, Tourism and Culinary Arts’ Food Tourism program will provide learners with the skills required to develop successful food tourism enterprises and gain employment in existing food and culinary tourism agencies and companies while advocating for social justice, equity and access in communities worldwide. In this graduate certificate program, students will gain small business expertise while exploring their creativity and innovation which can be applied within both an entrepreneurial or intrapreneurial setting.
Advantages:
· This graduate certificate program is targeted at working professionals in and around food, culinary, tourism and events industries. Students will learn about the exciting links between experience, gastronomy, wine, culture, food traditions and communities.
· Graduates from this program will be prepared to pursue employment in tourism agencies, local and international tourism attractions, culinary establishments, government agencies, historical tourism sites, food writing and culinary experiential travel groups.
Admission Requirement:
College diploma or university degree in any discipline
We will consider applicants who have successfully completed partial post-secondary education and have relevant work experience in hospitality
Proof of English Proficiency
Tuition Fees:
Student | Tuition( 2 Semester)
| Incidental Fees
| Total
|
Canadian | $2935.5
| $1136.8
| $4072.3
|
International | $13283 | $2419.8 | $15702.8 |
Career:
Graduates may find career opportunities in areas such as:
Food Writer
Local Food Tourism Entrepreneur
Travel Counsellor
Adventure/Niche Travel Advisor
Food & Wine Event Manager
Travel Writer
Credits Transfer
Students who successfully complete this program may qualify for entry into Ontario college graduate certificates and university degree programs at institutions such as McMaster University, University of Guelph and Northern Alberta Institution of Technology.
Link to Centennial College Official Website
https://www.centennialcollege.ca/