“My experience at Edison College Canada has been very rewarding. The Community Support Worker program, especially the Mental Health and Addiction specialization, has helped me build confidence and real-world skills to support vulnerable individuals in my community. I feel more prepared for my future career.”
Program Description
This Hospitality and Tourism Management Diploma program consists of 16 courses offered in 48 weeks of academic studies and delivered in a total duration of 960 hours (20 hours per week). In this program, students will learn the concepts and techniques related to tourism, hotel, and restaurant operations.
The Hospitality and Tourism Management Online Courses in this program will also focus on the management, development, and marketing of tourism and hospitality; this includes food preparation and service, financial analysis, accounting, front- and back-office operations, and the interrelation between hospitality and tourism.
Furthermore, students explore Supervision in the Hospitality Industry to build essential leadership skills. The curriculum covers Hotel and Restaurant Accounting, Managing Housekeeping Operations, and Managing Front Office Operations, while emphasizing Security and Loss Prevention Management, Hospitality Sales and Marketing, Convention Management and Service, and Managing Hospitality Human Resources.
Program Highlights
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Foundational Hospitality Operations: Master front office and housekeeping management to ensure seamless guest service experiences. - ✔
Strategic Revenue Management: Utilize hotel accounting and revenue strategies to maximize profitability in tourism operations. - ✔
Global Tourism Leadership: Apply innovative perspectives to tourism development and large scale convention management services. - ✔
Integrated Hospitality Marketing: Leverage digital sales and marketing techniques to enhance brand visibility and growth. - ✔
Advanced Service Supervision: Lead diverse hospitality teams while managing human resources and food service operations.

Program Objectives
The Hospitality and Tourism Management Online Programs are designed to prepare students for a variety of job roles in the hospitality industry. This program also trains students to understand the dynamics of the tourism and hospitality industry, tourism development and cycles, the interrelationship between tourism and hospitality, etc.
Upon completion of the program, students will be prepared to demonstrate the following:
• Demonstrate knowledge of the various sectors of the hospitality industry and recognize/explain the classification of different food and beverage service operations.
• Use computer applications in the hotel front office and food and beverage POS system.
• Participate in or assist in the operation of different departments in hotels and resorts.
• Perform duties of the various front-of-house positions in food and beverage.
• Explain the hotel/resort front and back of house departments and their roles.
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the hospitality & tourism management diploma are prepared for supervisory and coordination roles across the full breadth of the hospitality and tourism industry. Career opportunities include:
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Front Desk Supervisor - ✔
Guest Relations Supervisor - ✔
Reservations Agent / Supervisor - ✔
Front Office Coordinator - ✔
Food & Beverage Supervisor - ✔
Banquet & Events Coordinator - ✔
Convention Services Coordinator - ✔
Tourism Operations Coordinator - ✔
Cruise Ship Attendant / Coordinator - ✔
Hotel Operations Manager - ✔
Director of Sales & Marketing (Hospitality) - ✔
General Manager — Boutique Hotel or Resort
Estimated Salary
According to the Canadian Job Bank, the anticipated yearly salary range for workers in Hospitality & Tourism Management is $36,400 to $80,995. The hourly wage ranges from $17.50 to $38.94 per hour.
When compared to other provinces and territories, Quebec, Saskatchewan, and Ontario pay much more for hospitality and tourism management jobs. Workers’ pay is mostly determined by their level of experience and the sort of business for which they work.

Career Outlook
Canada’s tourist industry is a major driver of economic growth. It boosts economic potential in a wide range of industries, including retail, hospitality, transportation, arts & culture, and entertainment. By 2019, this industry was bringing in over $300 million every day into the Canadian economy, thus making it 2.1% of the country’s GDP.
Tourism contributes $22.1 billion in annual revenue and $9.7 billion to B.C.’s GDP, with nearly 17,000 businesses and 126,000 people employed — making it a pillar of the provincial economy and one of its largest small-business generators, according to Destination BC.
Edison College delivers this program fully online — meaning eligible students across Canada, from British Columbia and Manitoba to Nova Scotia and Newfoundland, can build the hospitality management knowledge base needed to enter or advance within this growing sector in their home province.
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Admission Requirements
- High School Graduate or equivalent OR mature student status (19 years or older prior to starting the program)
- Meet one of the following English Language Proficiency requirements:
- Minimum Grade 12 English (Domestic Students)
- Overall IELTS 6.0, CLB Level 7, or Duolingo score of 95
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Student Recommendations of Edison College
"Graduating from this program as a Mental Health and Addiction Community Support Worker has been a truly impactful experience. The education I received provided me with both the knowledge and practical skills needed to support individuals facing mental health and substance use challenges in a meaningful and compassionate way.
The instructors were supportive, knowledgeable, and brought real-world experience into the classroom, which made the learning feel relevant and applicable. I especially valued the focus on trauma-informed care, cultural awareness, and building genuine connections with clients.
This program helped me grow not only professionally but personally. I left feeling confident, prepared, and motivated to make a difference in my community. I’m grateful for the foundation it gave me and would recommend it to anyone looking to pursue a career in mental health and addiction support
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"I had a great experience completing my Therapeutic Recreation Activity Assistant program at Edison College. The course was practical, easy to follow, and really helped me feel prepared to work in the field. I would definitely recommend it to others."
"My experience at Edison College Canada has been very rewarding. The Community Support Worker program, especially the Mental Health and Addiction specialization, has helped me build confidence and real-world skills to support vulnerable individuals in my community. I feel more prepared for my future career."
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