University of Guelph
University of Guelph

50 Stone Road East, Guelph, Ontario, Canada

Bachelor of Commerce - Hospitality and Tourism Management (GHT)

4-Year Bachelor's Degree

Program Summary

The Hospitality and Tourism Management major is focused on experiential learning, where theory is applied to real-world situations. Students will be able to create their own independent study course, study in another country while on a semester exchange, and attend numerous networking events with industry leaders.

The Hospitality and Tourism Management major prepares students to assume positions of responsibility within the world’s largest industry. In the first two years of study, students are introduced to foundational business skills and knowledge; and provided with an in-depth overview of the industry’s three sectors: hotel and lodging; restaurant and foodservice; and tourism. By the end of the second year, students must choose one of those sectors as their area of emphasis. For the remainder of the program, the courses and learning opportunities that students encounter have one goal: to help them cultivate the knowledge, skills and understanding required of a managerial leader in their chosen area.

Students will be exposed to the latest principles and practices of hotel operations; food services; and tourism policy, planning and development. Those who successfully complete the program will graduate with a Bachelor of Commerce degree, expanding their career possibilities even further by giving them a foundation of transferable business skills in human resources, marketing, accounting and finance. 

Sample Careers:
  • Hotel/Restaurant Manager
  • Event planner
  • Destination tourism planner
  • Resort recreation director
  • Conference manager
  • Hotel investment analyst

Academic Background

Minimum Level of Education Completed

Grade 12 / High School

Minimum GPA

80%

Minimum Language Test Scores

Reading

6

Writing

6

Listening

6

Speaking

6

Reading

60

Writing

60

Listening

60

Speaking

60

Program Intakes

Open date

January 1, 2025

Submission deadline

July 1, 2025

Open date

January 1, 2026

Submission deadline

July 1, 2026

Cost and Duration

4-Year Bachelor's Degree

Program Level

4 year bachelor's degree

Program Length

$20635 CAD

Cost of Living

$92.25 CAD

Application fee

$35960 CAD / First Year

Gross Tuition

Other Fees

Student Organization Fees: $782 per year
University Health Insurance Plan Fees: $756 per year
University Fees: $725 per year
Business Career Centre Fees: $115 per year
College Government Fees: $32 per year