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Centennial College Diploma in Hospitality - Hotel Operations Management (Online)
Centennial College

Centennial College

Diploma in Hospitality - Hotel Operations Management (Online)

Diploma

2 years

English

Full time

Jan 2026

CAD 2,721 / per year *

Distance Learning

* 2-semester tuition fee for Canadian students; $14,502.50: 2-semester tuition fee for international students

Key Summary

    About : The Diploma in Hospitality - Hotel Operations Management (Online) offers a comprehensive curriculum for students interested in the business of hospitality. This program covers essential topics like customer service, hotel operations, and management principles, equipping students with practical skills for the industry. Students will benefit from flexible online learning, allowing them to balance their studies with other commitments.
    Career Outcomes : Graduates of this program can pursue a variety of roles in the hospitality sector. Potential careers include hotel manager, front office supervisor, and food and beverage manager. The skills gained may also open opportunities in event coordination and customer service management.

Program Details

  • Program Code: 1867
  • School: School of Hospitality, Tourism and Culinary Arts
  • Credential: Ontario College Diploma
  • Program Type: Post-secondary program
  • Program Length: 2 years/ 4 semesters
  • Start Date: Fall, Winter, Summer
  • Location: Online

The Hospitality - Hotel Operations Management program will offer you business skills and acumen to work in a wide range of areas within this multifaceted industry. Among these areas will be front desk management, housekeeping operations, food and beverage management, and human resources planning.

Throughout the program, you'll receive relevant technology-based training and industry certifications, including Smart Serve, Food Handlers, and CPR/first aid, which are recognized and sought after by top employers.

As a graduate of the Hotel Operations Management program, you'll have unlimited career opportunities, responding to guests' needs, and providing them with exceptional service and attention to detail. You'll be fully prepared to step into key roles within both the front and back of a hotel and make an impact on the guest experience.

Picture the look on guests' faces as they walk into the gorgeous lobby of a world-class hotel, are greeted by a helpful concierge, and warmly welcomed to a perfectly-finished guest suite before enjoying a meal and exquisite service in the dining room. All of this is made possible by the hard work and dedication of Hospitality - Hotel Operations Management program grads.

It’s Your Shift Training and Awareness Program

The program will include an innovative industry training and awareness certification, It’s Your Shift. The certification will equip you with crucial knowledge and provide current resources focused on sexual harassment prevention and safe practices for intervention as a frontline worker or manager. It will support you, as you enter the hospitality industry, to become a leader for the prevention of sexual harassment and contribute to the evolution of safe and welcoming work environments.

The SMART Accreditation Program

Tourism HR Canada has honored Centennial's Hospitality – Hotel Operations Management two-year diploma program and Hospitality and Tourism Administration three-year advanced diploma program with its SMART + Premium status, which means the programs exceed basic tourism industry standards. Centennial College is among the first post-secondary institutions in Canada to receive the SMART accreditation — and the only one to have two programs recognized for demonstrating tourism-related programming that exceeds industry standards.

Program Highlights

  • Industry-recognized certifications are built into coursework to enhance your resumé