SAIT - Southern Alberta Institute of Technology
Bachelor of Hospitality and Tourism Management
Calgary, Canada
Bachelor's degree
DURATION
2 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
STUDY FORMAT
* domestic applications deadline | May 23, 2023 international applications deadline
Key Summary
About: SAIT's Bachelor of Hospitality and Tourism Management is a post-diploma degree that prepares students for managerial, executive and entrepreneurial roles worldwide. Designed with industry and taught by hospitality professionals, it covers leadership, project management, intercultural communication, global tourism, sales, marketing and sustainability. Small class sizes, mentorship, hands-on labs and an industry capstone build applied skills and a global skill set.
Career Outcomes: Graduates can pursue roles in hotel and resort management, restaurant management, events and attractions management, tourism management and hospitality entrepreneurship. Other paths include operations management, guest services, event planning, revenue management and tourism development and accommodation services.
Accelerate your career with SAIT's new Bachelor of Hospitality and Tourism Management program. With a degree in hospitality and tourism, you can advance your career as you move towards managerial, executive or entrepreneurial opportunities in a flourishing and diverse sector. Designed in consultation with industry and taught by hospitality professionals, you will leave the program with a global skill set that can take you to destinations worldwide.
In this post-diploma degree, we provide a personalized approach to learning with small class sizes and professional mentorship along the way. You'll expand your breadth of knowledge across disciplines as you study key areas including leadership and project management, intercultural communications, global tourism, sales and marketing, sustainability in hospitality and tourism, and much more.
At SAIT, we pride ourselves on our close connection to the industry as we deliver relevantly, skills-focused education - and this program is no exception. In your capstone course, you will have the opportunity to work collaboratively with industry partners as you strategically solve a real-world challenge with a comprehensive business plan.
The School of Hospitality and Tourism was named one of the Top 50 Hospitality and Hotel Management Schools in the world by CEOWORLD Magazine — join the ranks and take your career to the next level with an education that goes beyond the border.
Progression
Students must attain a PGPA and/or a CGPA of 2.0 or better in each semester and pass the necessary prerequisite courses to progress through the program. To qualify for graduation, students must pass all courses, attain a CGPA of 2.0 or better, and complete course requirements within the prescribed timelines.
Credentials
Upon successful completion of this program, graduates will receive a SAIT Bachelor of Hospitality and Tourism Management degree.
Graduates can pursue job opportunities in:
- hotel and resort management
- restaurant management
- events and attractions management
- tourism management
- hospitality entrepreneurship
Related careers include:
- accommodation manager
Student success
To be successful in this program, you should:
- Attend and actively participate in all classes
- Be willing to work in a collaborative team environment
- Be prepared for an academically challenging program
- Have strong written and oral communication skills
If you engage in campus life and take advantage of SAIT services and resources, you may be more likely to experience success in SAIT's programs. The program is open to not just recent high school graduates but also those looking for a career shift.
