Hospitality & Tourism Management Diploma Program

Our tourism and hospitality program provides specialized online training in hotel and restaurant operations across Canada. Enrolling in these hospitality and tourism management courses in Canada prepares graduates for diverse leadership roles in food service, marketing, and office management.
Program Duration

Program Duration

48 Weeks / 960 Hours
Starting Date

Starting Date

April 6, 2026
Delivery Methods

Delivery Methods

Online
Campus Location

Campus Location

Online
Completion Award

Completion Award

$1,500

Program Duration

48 Weeks / 960 Hours

Starting Date:

April 6, 2026

Delivery Methods:

Online

Campus Location:

Online

Starting Date:

April 6, 2026

Delivery Methods:

Online

Campus Location:

Online

Program Duration:

48 Weeks / 960 Hours

Starting Date:

April 6, 2026

Delivery Methods:

Online

Campus Location:

Online

Program Duration:

48 Weeks / 960 Hours

Completion Award

$1,500

Special Promotions

$500 towards a Computer

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 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


  • 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:


  • 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.

Career Outlook & Opportunities

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.

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:


  • 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

Hospitality and tourism professionals work in some of the most dynamic, people-centred, and geographically diverse environments in the Canadian workforce. The range of workplaces available to graduates of this program reflects the broad scope of the industry:

Hotels & Resorts: The primary employer of hospitality management diploma graduates in B.C. and across Canada — from luxury downtown hotels in Victoria and Vancouver to mountain resorts in Whistler and Kelowna and boutique properties in smaller communities. Most employment in B.C.’s accommodation sector occurs in the Mainland/Southwest, Vancouver Island/Coast, and Thompson-Okanagan regions WorkBC — all areas with strong and growing visitor economies that need trained management professionals year-round.

Food & Beverage Operations: Restaurants, hotel dining rooms, banquet facilities, and catering operations employ food and beverage supervisors and coordinators across all regions of Canada. This is one of the largest employment sub-sectors in hospitality, offering diverse opportunities in both urban centres and resort communities.

Convention & Event Venues: Convention centres, event management companies, and corporate event departments hire graduates trained in convention management and services — a growing segment of the hospitality sector as Canada hosts more international conferences, meetings, and major events including the upcoming FIFA World Cup 2026™.

Cruise Lines & Travel Services: B.C.’s coastal position makes it a gateway for Canada’s cruise industry. 2024 saw a record-breaking cruise ship season in B.C., with 2025 set to bring record passenger volumes and increased demand Destination BC — creating growing employment for cruise ship attendants and travel services coordinators with formal hospitality training.

Tourism Operations & Destination Management: Tour operators, destination management organizations, and provincial tourism bodies employ graduates in coordination, marketing, and operations roles — particularly in B.C., where Indigenous-led tourism and experiential travel represent fast-growing segments of the visitor economy.

Remote & Hybrid Roles in Hospitality Management: While front-line hospitality roles are inherently on-site, management and coordination functions — including reservations management, revenue analysis, marketing coordination, and event planning — increasingly involve digital tools and remote-capable workflows, making the management knowledge developed in this diploma applicable in a variety of flexible work contexts.

A career in hospitality and tourism management in B.C. and across Canada offers competitive compensation — with wages that grow meaningfully as graduates move from supervisory roles into operations management and senior leadership.

In British Columbia, hotel front desk supervisors typically earn between $20.00 and $38.50 per hour Job Bank — reflecting solid entry-level supervisory compensation in a market where trained management professionals are consistently in demand.

WorkBC reports average annual earnings for accommodation, travel, and tourism services supervisors (NOC 62022) in B.C. of approximately $48,728 WorkBC — a competitive income for graduates entering supervisory roles, with significant upside as experience, employer type, and specialization develop over a career.

For graduates who advance into revenue management, hotel operations management, or director-level roles, compensation increases considerably — particularly within major hotel brands, resort properties, and convention centre operations where management professionals earn well above entry-level supervisory rates.

Studying from another province? The hospitality and tourism industry employs workers in every province and territory across Canada — from major urban hotels to rural resorts, coastal cruise operations to prairie convention centres. In 2025, tourism unemployment rates in B.C. (5.4%), Alberta (4.8%), Saskatchewan (4.7%), and Quebec (4.9%) were all below the national average Tourism HR — confirming strong employment conditions for hospitality workers across multiple eligible provinces. Wages vary by region and employer type, but the management knowledge developed in this diploma is directly applicable and valued nationwide. Graduates are encouraged to consult the Government of Canada Job Bank for current wage data in their home province.

Sources: WorkBC — NOC 62022 | Government of Canada Job Bank — Hotel Front Desk Supervisor BC | Tourism HR Canada

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  • 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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