Developed in partnership with industry leaders, this unique four-year undergraduate degree program will give you the management skills in analysis and problem solving fit for today’s complex global business environment. Through experiential learning and traditional, research-based academia you will acquire the tools and competencies necessary to succeed in your field, plus have opportunities to network with industry leaders though a paid co-op work placement.
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Our Program
This four-year Bachelor of Hospitality and Tourism Management degree is designed to prepare graduates for management careers within the dynamic hospitality and tourism field. Learners develop a solid knowledge of hospitality and tourism business operations, coupled with effective leadership and management skills. A strong experiential component provides the context for learners to integrate theory and practice and apply their learning via a variety of business situations. Graduates are equipped with the skills, knowledge and experience required to succeed in hospitality and tourism careers. Graduates build skills in analysis and problem solving and are ready to apply their learning in today's dynamic and complex global business environment. Graduates are also prepared to pursue further academic study in business administration, management and hospitality/tourism fields.
This program is part of Algonquin's mobile learning initiative. All students entering into the program are expected to have and use a laptop or mobile computing device that meets or exceeds the recommended hardware requirements as designated by the program. Students in mobile learning programs will use their devices to enhance their learning experience, obtain and work with course materials, participate in collaborative and mlearning environments and become skilled, confident users of the technologies used within an educational environment and workplace. Hardware and software specifications are outlined at http://mlearning.algonquincollege.com. Computers and supplies can be purchased directly from Algonquin's New Technology Store at educational rates.
SUCCESS FACTORS
This program is well-suited for students who:
Enjoy interacting with people of diverse backgrounds. Enjoy using creative, strategic and critical thinking to solve problems. Are interested in examining sustainable and global hospitality and tourism issues. Would like to take part in a paid co-op and graduate with a Bachelors credential. Thrive in an experiential learning environment. Your Career
The Bachelor of Hospitality and Tourism prepares graduates for careers both in North America and globally. Career opportunities may include hotels, boutique properties, resorts, cruise lines, restaurants, suppliers to hospitality and tourism industry, event planning, casinos, government, civil society organizations and consulting firms.
Courses
Programs at Algonquin College are delivered using a variety of
instruction modes. Courses may be offered in the classroom or lab,
entirely online, or in a hybrid mode which combines classroom
sessions with online learning activities. Upon registration, each
full-time student is provided an Algonquin email account which is
used to communicate important information about program or course
events.
Level: 01
Hours
DAT6107
In today's business environment the ability to leverage technology to communicate and manage information is critical. In this introductory course, students develop and practise skills with standard computer applications used extensively in business and hospitality settings. Using interactive computer- based tutorials students gain practical experience where they produce business documents, create spreadsheets and design presentations. Students acquire skills and gain experience that they can apply in their academic program and transfer to the workplace.
Computer Applications
In today's business environment the ability to leverage technology to communicate and manage information is critical. In this introductory course, students develop and practise skills with standard computer applications used extensively in business and hospitality settings. Using interactive computer- based tutorials students gain practical experience where they produce business documents, create spreadsheets and design presentations. Students acquire skills and gain experience that they can apply in their academic program and transfer to the workplace.
45.0
ENL1100
Effective communication is an integral component of success in the workplace and in lifelong learning. In this course, students review communication theory and its connection to expository writing. Frequent writing exercises encourage the development of content that is coherent, well organized and correct. Students consider and use strategies to generate ideas, to collect and organize information, to acknowledge sources, to identify and develop a thesis and to adapt format, style and tone for different purposes and audiences.
Communications and Academic Writing
Effective communication is an integral component of success in the workplace and in lifelong learning. In this course, students review communication theory and its connection to expository writing. Frequent writing exercises encourage the development of content that is coherent, well organized and correct. Students consider and use strategies to generate ideas, to collect and organize information, to acknowledge sources, to identify and develop a thesis and to adapt format, style and tone for different purposes and audiences.
45.0
ESC4102
This course introduces the student to the principles of microeconomics. Emphasis is placed on the use of economic models to analyze economic developments accurately and objectively. Students examine the role of prices and competitive markets in the allocation of resources, firm behaviour and market structures, the distribution of income and market failure as well, they evaluate the effects of government intervention in the economic marketplace.
Microeconomics
This course introduces the student to the principles of microeconomics. Emphasis is placed on the use of economic models to analyze economic developments accurately and objectively. Students examine the role of prices and competitive markets in the allocation of resources, firm behaviour and market structures, the distribution of income and market failure as well, they evaluate the effects of government intervention in the economic marketplace.
45.0
FOD6101
In this theory and lab course, students are introduced to the food and beverage side of the hospitality industry. Students are introduced to the food and beverage sector, explore the importance of food and beverage service, develop product knowledge, and explore issues of sustainability and local food sources. Practical skills required to work within this sector are developed. Students are introduced to various wines, beers, spirits, and non-alcoholic beverages in a bar laboratory, and complete the Responsible Alcohol Beverage Service Training and Smart Serve Program.
Food and Beverage Studies
In this theory and lab course, students are introduced to the food and beverage side of the hospitality industry. Students are introduced to the food and beverage sector, explore the importance of food and beverage service, develop product knowledge, and explore issues of sustainability and local food sources. Practical skills required to work within this sector are developed. Students are introduced to various wines, beers, spirits, and non-alcoholic beverages in a bar laboratory, and complete the Responsible Alcohol Beverage Service Training and Smart Serve Program.
90.0
HOS6100
An overview of the hospitality and tourism sectors and the global context in which the industry operates provides the foundation and conceptual framework for the program. Students examine all aspects of the industry, including accommodations, food and beverage services, attractions, transportation, travel services, destination management and destination marketing. Students gain a fundamental understanding of the concepts, organizational structures, managerial responsibilities and career opportunities within the industry.
Foundations of Hospitality and Tourism Management
An overview of the hospitality and tourism sectors and the global context in which the industry operates provides the foundation and conceptual framework for the program. Students examine all aspects of the industry, including accommodations, food and beverage services, attractions, transportation, travel services, destination management and destination marketing. Students gain a fundamental understanding of the concepts, organizational structures, managerial responsibilities and career opportunities within the industry.
45.0
Level: 02
Hours
ACC6104
Students learn basic accounting principles and the accounting process. This theory course examines the role of financial accounting from a user perspective including preparation and use of financial statements, concepts of accrual accounting, internal control issues and statement analysis. Learning activities are designed to provide opportunities for practical application of the concepts.
Financial Accounting
Students learn basic accounting principles and the accounting process. This theory course examines the role of financial accounting from a user perspective including preparation and use of financial statements, concepts of accrual accounting, internal control issues and statement analysis. Learning activities are designed to provide opportunities for practical application of the concepts.
45.0
ENL6101
Successful managers must be able to communicate effectively using a wide range of written, audio and visual techniques. Students expand their writing skills, and explore several types of technical written communications including correspondence, proposals, progress reports, formal and informal reports. Basic techniques for active listening and presentation skills are developed. Students develop the ability to critique presentations providing formative feedback for improvement. The course culminates with a formal research report and presentation designed to analyze and address an approved issue/problem for a specific audience. The course builds on the concepts and skills introduced in Communications and Academic Writing.
Business Communications
Successful managers must be able to communicate effectively using a wide range of written, audio and visual techniques. Students expand their writing skills, and explore several types of technical written communications including correspondence, proposals, progress reports, formal and informal reports. Basic techniques for active listening and presentation skills are developed. Students develop the ability to critique presentations providing formative feedback for improvement. The course culminates with a formal research report and presentation designed to analyze and address an approved issue/problem for a specific audience. The course builds on the concepts and skills introduced in Communications and Academic Writing.
45.0
ESC4203
This course introduces the student to the principles of macroeconomics. Emphasis is placed on the use of economic models to analyze economic developments accurately and objectively. Students examine unemployment, inflation, business cycles, economic growth, and international trade and finance as well, they evaluate the government's use of fiscal and monetary policy.
Macroeconomics
This course introduces the student to the principles of macroeconomics. Emphasis is placed on the use of economic models to analyze economic developments accurately and objectively. Students examine unemployment, inflation, business cycles, economic growth, and international trade and finance as well, they evaluate the government's use of fiscal and monetary policy.
45.0
FOD6103
In this practical course, students apply the principles and techniques taught in Food and Beverage Studies. Through weekly laboratory sessions in the College's student-run restaurant, participants experience all facets of food and beverage operations within a working dining room setting. Classes may be scheduled during the day or evening.
Food and Beverage Operations
In this practical course, students apply the principles and techniques taught in Food and Beverage Studies. Through weekly laboratory sessions in the College's student-run restaurant, participants experience all facets of food and beverage operations within a working dining room setting. Classes may be scheduled during the day or evening.
90.0
HOS6102
This course explores the hotel operations environment introducing the students to the unique characteristics and management challenges presented by the accommodation industry. Participants experience the various operational steps in the hotel guest cycle using a typical hotel property management system. An emphasis is placed around the understanding and interpretation of hotel performance metrics in the areas of revenue, rate management and occupancy patterns.
Hotel Operations
This course explores the hotel operations environment introducing the students to the unique characteristics and management challenges presented by the accommodation industry. Participants experience the various operational steps in the hotel guest cycle using a typical hotel property management system. An emphasis is placed around the understanding and interpretation of hotel performance metrics in the areas of revenue, rate management and occupancy patterns.
45.0
HOS6105
This course is designed to prepare students for their first cooperative work- term. Students research career opportunities, set goals and practise job search skills, such as resume writing and interviewing techniques.
Co-Op Preparation Seminar
This course is designed to prepare students for their first cooperative work- term. Students research career opportunities, set goals and practise job search skills, such as resume writing and interviewing techniques.
15.0
PHI1000
Logic and critical-thinking skills play an important role in both daily life and on-going academic studies. As foundational skills they support both the development and assessment of ideas, concepts and courses of action that are presented on a daily basis. Approaching the subject from both a practical and theoretical perspective, students hone their skills in analysis, argumentation, reasoning, and persuasion. A range of topics and thinkers provide material with which students can exercise and apply their skills.
Logic and Critical Thinking
Logic and critical-thinking skills play an important role in both daily life and on-going academic studies. As foundational skills they support both the development and assessment of ideas, concepts and courses of action that are presented on a daily basis. Approaching the subject from both a practical and theoretical perspective, students hone their skills in analysis, argumentation, reasoning, and persuasion. A range of topics and thinkers provide material with which students can exercise and apply their skills.
60.0
Co-op: 01
Hours
WKT6100
Immediately following academic semester two, the first (paid) co-op work term provides students with experiential learning opportunities directly related to the hospitality and tourism industry. The focus for this first work term is to have students gain an entry-level position within any recognized sector of the hospitality industry. As their first practical exposure, this co-op assists the student in developing a deeper understanding of the basic skill set required to succeed within this industry. Upon the student's return to the classroom, the co-op experience further enhances the shared learning environment by providing the students with new understanding, perspectives and ideas.
Co-Op Work Term I
Immediately following academic semester two, the first (paid) co-op work term provides students with experiential learning opportunities directly related to the hospitality and tourism industry. The focus for this first work term is to have students gain an entry-level position within any recognized sector of the hospitality industry. As their first practical exposure, this co-op assists the student in developing a deeper understanding of the basic skill set required to succeed within this industry. Upon the student's return to the classroom, the co-op experience further enhances the shared learning environment by providing the students with new understanding, perspectives and ideas.
Level: 03
Hours
ACC6107
Students explore managerial accounting techniques. During this course students explore the background, goals and methods of managerial accounting including product costing, travel packaging, analyzing relevant costs, cost-volume-profit analysis, budgeting and profit planning, controlling costs and performance evaluation. Learning activities are designed to provide many opportunities for practical application of the concepts.
Managerial Accounting
Students explore managerial accounting techniques. During this course students explore the background, goals and methods of managerial accounting including product costing, travel packaging, analyzing relevant costs, cost-volume-profit analysis, budgeting and profit planning, controlling costs and performance evaluation. Learning activities are designed to provide many opportunities for practical application of the concepts.
45.0
FOD6109
This course is designed to introduce the student to food selection, preparation and service in a quantity food kitchen. Through lecture and practical instruction in the kitchen, students learn basic food composition and properties within the context of industry food safety regulations. Nutrition issues concerning food selection and preparation are explored. Students prepare menus using Canada's Food Guide. They prepare quantity food recipes and develop the ability to recognize properly prepared foods. A comprehensive project requires students to create a menu, select standardized recipes, develop a production schedule and plan a dining event.
Food Production and Service
This course is designed to introduce the student to food selection, preparation and service in a quantity food kitchen. Through lecture and practical instruction in the kitchen, students learn basic food composition and properties within the context of industry food safety regulations. Nutrition issues concerning food selection and preparation are explored. Students prepare menus using Canada's Food Guide. They prepare quantity food recipes and develop the ability to recognize properly prepared foods. A comprehensive project requires students to create a menu, select standardized recipes, develop a production schedule and plan a dining event.
90.0
GEO2000
A comparative survey of world regional geography. Selected countries and regions of the world are analyzed using geographic concepts, principles and tools. Students examine the physical, cultural, and economic characteristics of regions and investigate the current events that impact them.
World Regional Geography
A comparative survey of world regional geography. Selected countries and regions of the world are analyzed using geographic concepts, principles and tools. Students examine the physical, cultural, and economic characteristics of regions and investigate the current events that impact them.
45.0
MGT6105
Students are exposed to the concept of building a great customer experience and align the vital contribution of service to anticipating and exceeding customer expectation. Fundamentals of physical and emotional customer experiences, moment mapping and creating a customer experience strategy are covered. Intertwined to this holistic approach is a solid understanding of the role and importance of service, quality standards, organizational culture, attitude and effective communications throughout the entire customer lifecycle.
Customer Management
Students are exposed to the concept of building a great customer experience and align the vital contribution of service to anticipating and exceeding customer expectation. Fundamentals of physical and emotional customer experiences, moment mapping and creating a customer experience strategy are covered. Intertwined to this holistic approach is a solid understanding of the role and importance of service, quality standards, organizational culture, attitude and effective communications throughout the entire customer lifecycle.
45.0
MKT6108
Marketing is vital to the success of all hospitality and tourism businesses and organizations. Students are introduced to concepts, definitions, including marketing, the marketing mix, branding, consumer travel trends, the unique aspects of the tourism industry, and the role of government, and destination marketing organizations in local and international marketing.
Introduction to Hospitality and Tourism Marketing
Marketing is vital to the success of all hospitality and tourism businesses and organizations. Students are introduced to concepts, definitions, including marketing, the marketing mix, branding, consumer travel trends, the unique aspects of the tourism industry, and the role of government, and destination marketing organizations in local and international marketing.
45.0
Level: 04
Hours
DSN4065
Environmental science is an interdisciplinary study of how the earth works, how we interact with the earth and how we can address the environmental problems we face. In this course, students explore natural capital and the degradation of natural capital. Students engage in case studies, critical thinking and analysis of alternatives in exploring solutions and trade-offs in trying to address degradation.
Environmental Science
Environmental science is an interdisciplinary study of how the earth works, how we interact with the earth and how we can address the environmental problems we face. In this course, students explore natural capital and the degradation of natural capital. Students engage in case studies, critical thinking and analysis of alternatives in exploring solutions and trade-offs in trying to address degradation.
45.0
HOS6112
Students acquire an understanding of the role conferences and events play within the hospitality and tourism industry. Students learn about various types of events examining economic impact models, event logistics, risk management strategies and program planning techniques. Learning activities include a group project and presentation.
Conference and Event Management
Students acquire an understanding of the role conferences and events play within the hospitality and tourism industry. Students learn about various types of events examining economic impact models, event logistics, risk management strategies and program planning techniques. Learning activities include a group project and presentation.
45.0
HOS6115
The importance of controlling expenses in food service, attractions retail and lodging operations is demonstrated. Students explore topics, such as purchasing, receiving, storing, issuing, budgeting, menu pricing, and labour cost control with emphasis on food and beverage operations. Students also learn various principles and procedures to control and reduce costs.
Cost Control in Hospitality and Tourism
The importance of controlling expenses in food service, attractions retail and lodging operations is demonstrated. Students explore topics, such as purchasing, receiving, storing, issuing, budgeting, menu pricing, and labour cost control with emphasis on food and beverage operations. Students also learn various principles and procedures to control and reduce costs.
45.0
HRM6114
A comprehensive understanding of human resources management is essential to the recruitment, hiring, evaluation, training, development and compensation of employees in this industry. Students develop an understanding of job analysis and job descriptions and the role they play in human resources management. They examine the Canadian legal context as it pertains to employment in the hospitality and tourism field.
Introduction to Human Resources Management
A comprehensive understanding of human resources management is essential to the recruitment, hiring, evaluation, training, development and compensation of employees in this industry. Students develop an understanding of job analysis and job descriptions and the role they play in human resources management. They examine the Canadian legal context as it pertains to employment in the hospitality and tourism field.
45.0
MKT6111
In this course, students are exposed to a detailed examination of all aspects of the marketing mix and finish up with the production of a marketing plan for a tourism or hospitality business. Grounded in theory and case studies, special emphasis is placed on product and market development, pricing strategies, traditional and online promotional strategies, personal and trade sales techniques, e-commerce, public relations strategies, familiarization tours and effective messaging.
Marketing Concepts
In this course, students are exposed to a detailed examination of all aspects of the marketing mix and finish up with the production of a marketing plan for a tourism or hospitality business. Grounded in theory and case studies, special emphasis is placed on product and market development, pricing strategies, traditional and online promotional strategies, personal and trade sales techniques, e-commerce, public relations strategies, familiarization tours and effective messaging.
45.0
QUA2000
Fundamental statistical concepts are presented. Students use statistical software to summarize, analyze and present both descriptive and inferential statistics. Topics include central tendency, variation, probability, central limit theorem, sampling, estimation and hypothesis testing. These theoretical concepts are explained through practical examples from tourism and hospitality sectors. This course provides the required background for further study related to research.
Statistics
Fundamental statistical concepts are presented. Students use statistical software to summarize, analyze and present both descriptive and inferential statistics. Topics include central tendency, variation, probability, central limit theorem, sampling, estimation and hypothesis testing. These theoretical concepts are explained through practical examples from tourism and hospitality sectors. This course provides the required background for further study related to research.
45.0
Co-op: 02
Hours
WKT6102
The second (paid) co-op work term provides students with experiential learning opportunities directly related to the hospitality and tourism industry. Students are given the option of undertaking a supervisory role within the industry sector in which their first co-op was completed or taking an entry-level position within a different sector of the industry. The goal is to expand the student's practical industry experience. Upon the student's return to the classroom, the co-op further enhances the shared learning environment by providing students with new experiences, perspectives and ideas.
Co-Op Work Term II
The second (paid) co-op work term provides students with experiential learning opportunities directly related to the hospitality and tourism industry. Students are given the option of undertaking a supervisory role within the industry sector in which their first co-op was completed or taking an entry-level position within a different sector of the industry. The goal is to expand the student's practical industry experience. Upon the student's return to the classroom, the co-op further enhances the shared learning environment by providing students with new experiences, perspectives and ideas.
Level: 05
Hours
HRM6118
This theory course introduces organizational behaviour through the various methods, theories, principles and accepted research in the field. Students learn about the behaviour of individuals and small groups in the workplace, as well as the whole organization and its relation to the environment. They learn to apply principles and current research to predict and interpret behaviours of individuals and groups.
Organizational Behaviour
This theory course introduces organizational behaviour through the various methods, theories, principles and accepted research in the field. Students learn about the behaviour of individuals and small groups in the workplace, as well as the whole organization and its relation to the environment. They learn to apply principles and current research to predict and interpret behaviours of individuals and groups.
45.0
MGT6117
Implementing a revenue management strategy can be one of the most significant revenue-generating initiatives available to the hospitality industry. In this course, students learn how to identify and exploit opportunities for revenue optimization in different business contexts - specifically the tourism industry. It places a particular emphasis on the two principle building blocks of revenue management systems: tactical pricing optimization and capacity allocation strategies.
Revenue Management
Implementing a revenue management strategy can be one of the most significant revenue-generating initiatives available to the hospitality industry. In this course, students learn how to identify and exploit opportunities for revenue optimization in different business contexts - specifically the tourism industry. It places a particular emphasis on the two principle building blocks of revenue management systems: tactical pricing optimization and capacity allocation strategies.
45.0
MGT6120
This course introduces students to entrepreneurship and small business management from a Canadian perspective. Students develop the skills required to identify and evaluate a business opportunity; they investigate organizational structures of businesses and develop a business plan. A business simulation model provides the opportunity to practise and develop emerging entrepreneurial skills.
Entrepreneurship
This course introduces students to entrepreneurship and small business management from a Canadian perspective. Students develop the skills required to identify and evaluate a business opportunity; they investigate organizational structures of businesses and develop a business plan. A business simulation model provides the opportunity to practise and develop emerging entrepreneurial skills.
45.0
MKT6119
Students discover the importance of pro-active leadership in strategic marketing and destination marketing. This advanced strategy course builds on the foundation and operational knowledge acquired to date. Using case studies students examine strategic planning, diverse customer mixes, environmental scanning, branding, and distribution strategies within the hospitality and tourism marketplace. Students apply models, principles and concepts to address a range of marketing issues commonly encountered in the workplace.
Marketing Management
Students discover the importance of pro-active leadership in strategic marketing and destination marketing. This advanced strategy course builds on the foundation and operational knowledge acquired to date. Using case studies students examine strategic planning, diverse customer mixes, environmental scanning, branding, and distribution strategies within the hospitality and tourism marketplace. Students apply models, principles and concepts to address a range of marketing issues commonly encountered in the workplace.
45.0
PSY2100
With its applications to behavior and personality, psychology extends its reach into many aspects of our personal lives. The broad applications of this social science in both an applied and theoretical context are premised on a number of fundamental principles. Students explore historical breakthroughs that define the current boundaries of the discipline and engage with a number of the foundational concepts that resonate throughout daily life and popular culture. Discussions and assignments encourage students to develop an introductory knowledge in the various schools of thought within the discipline.
Introductory Psychology
With its applications to behavior and personality, psychology extends its reach into many aspects of our personal lives. The broad applications of this social science in both an applied and theoretical context are premised on a number of fundamental principles. Students explore historical breakthroughs that define the current boundaries of the discipline and engage with a number of the foundational concepts that resonate throughout daily life and popular culture. Discussions and assignments encourage students to develop an introductory knowledge in the various schools of thought within the discipline.
45.0
TOU6121
Current and emerging issues and trends that influence the Canadian and international tourism markets are explored using cases and examples from the tourism industry. Students examine the impacts of tourism. They discover alternative and emerging trends and develop the skills and knowledge to manage changes, challenges and opportunities within the dynamic tourism industry.
Special Topics in Tourism
Current and emerging issues and trends that influence the Canadian and international tourism markets are explored using cases and examples from the tourism industry. Students examine the impacts of tourism. They discover alternative and emerging trends and develop the skills and knowledge to manage changes, challenges and opportunities within the dynamic tourism industry.
45.0
Level: 06
Hours
ACC6124
Students learn the language, concepts and techniques for analyzing and solving financial problems faced by businesses. Topics include understanding business organizations, taxation, financial statements and cash flow analysis, financial forecasting and planning, time value of money, valuation of stocks and bonds, capital budgeting, efficient market theory and risk/return analysis.
Financial Analysis
Students learn the language, concepts and techniques for analyzing and solving financial problems faced by businesses. Topics include understanding business organizations, taxation, financial statements and cash flow analysis, financial forecasting and planning, time value of money, valuation of stocks and bonds, capital budgeting, efficient market theory and risk/return analysis.
45.0
ENL2025
This course provides an overview of the elements of interpersonal communication and introduces techniques for dealing with interpersonal communication challenges in the diverse workplace. Communication barriers, verbal and non-verbal communication, listening, team work and relational dynamics are addressed. Through role-play, analysis, and case studies, learners engage in simulated and authentic interpersonal communication situations.
Interpersonal Communication
This course provides an overview of the elements of interpersonal communication and introduces techniques for dealing with interpersonal communication challenges in the diverse workplace. Communication barriers, verbal and non-verbal communication, listening, team work and relational dynamics are addressed. Through role-play, analysis, and case studies, learners engage in simulated and authentic interpersonal communication situations.
60.0
HRM6122
In this advanced course, students broaden their understanding of key factors affecting employee behaviour. By examining labour statutes relating to employment and workplace health and safety, human rights and multiculturalism legislation, students discover the legislative context within which human resources management and union/management relationships exist. Students also develop and demonstrate an understanding of theories, concepts and techniques as they relate to workgroups in the hospitality industry.
Advanced Human Resources Management
In this advanced course, students broaden their understanding of key factors affecting employee behaviour. By examining labour statutes relating to employment and workplace health and safety, human rights and multiculturalism legislation, students discover the legislative context within which human resources management and union/management relationships exist. Students also develop and demonstrate an understanding of theories, concepts and techniques as they relate to workgroups in the hospitality industry.
45.0
PHI2002
Using an integrated case study approach, students examine the importance of ethics and ethical decision-making within a business environment. Students learn ethical concepts and principles and compare a variety of ethical decision-making models. They learn to use these principles and models to make ethically sound decisions in a variety of situations drawn from hospitality and tourism business contexts. Students design a code of ethics, they practise making ethically based decisions and develop the analytical skills required to recognize, evaluate and resolve ethical dilemmas in the workplace.
Ethical Decision Making
Using an integrated case study approach, students examine the importance of ethics and ethical decision-making within a business environment. Students learn ethical concepts and principles and compare a variety of ethical decision-making models. They learn to use these principles and models to make ethically sound decisions in a variety of situations drawn from hospitality and tourism business contexts. Students design a code of ethics, they practise making ethically based decisions and develop the analytical skills required to recognize, evaluate and resolve ethical dilemmas in the workplace.
45.0
TOU6125
Sustainable tourism recognizes the important balance between the natural, cultural, social and economic realities of responsible tourism management. In this course, students examine triple bottom line management, human use impact, stewardship, cultural and nature based-tourism and management considerations. The role of government policy with destination, resort and attraction development is also explored within a framework for managing sustainable destinations.
Sustainable Tourism
Sustainable tourism recognizes the important balance between the natural, cultural, social and economic realities of responsible tourism management. In this course, students examine triple bottom line management, human use impact, stewardship, cultural and nature based-tourism and management considerations. The role of government policy with destination, resort and attraction development is also explored within a framework for managing sustainable destinations.
45.0
Elective: choose 1
Hours
CUL4000
Informed citizens in today's world have knowledge of the meaning of civic life at the local, national and global level. In this course students reflect on and develop a personal awareness of the meaning of freedoms, rights and obligations in a diverse global community. They consider the political, social and economic drivers that influence patterns of human behaviour and the health of the planet. Based on general principles of global citizenship, students look beyond national borders to consider their responsibilities related to the health and well being of the planet and those who inhabit it. Students critically evaluate information related to environmental and social health and pursue a journey into adopting attitudes and behaviours that foster global environmental and social responsibility.
Global Citizenship
Informed citizens in today's world have knowledge of the meaning of civic life at the local, national and global level. In this course students reflect on and develop a personal awareness of the meaning of freedoms, rights and obligations in a diverse global community. They consider the political, social and economic drivers that influence patterns of human behaviour and the health of the planet. Based on general principles of global citizenship, students look beyond national borders to consider their responsibilities related to the health and well being of the planet and those who inhabit it. Students critically evaluate information related to environmental and social health and pursue a journey into adopting attitudes and behaviours that foster global environmental and social responsibility.
45.0
ENL4016
This course provides a survey of key texts from 20th and 21st century World Literature. Readings provide an introduction to themes, styles and writers from a variety of cultures. Critical analysis of texts supports the development of arguments related to the assigned readings.
World Literature
This course provides a survey of key texts from 20th and 21st century World Literature. Readings provide an introduction to themes, styles and writers from a variety of cultures. Critical analysis of texts supports the development of arguments related to the assigned readings.
45.0
ENL4100
Whether for personal or public consumption, many people enjoy creative writing as a hobby or outlet for their creative energy. With a focus on short fiction, students examine the stylistic components that contribute to the excitement, atmosphere and overall readability of fiction and creative writing. The latter part of the course is organized in a workshop format in which students share their work and provide formal feedback on the work of others.
Creative Writing
Whether for personal or public consumption, many people enjoy creative writing as a hobby or outlet for their creative energy. With a focus on short fiction, students examine the stylistic components that contribute to the excitement, atmosphere and overall readability of fiction and creative writing. The latter part of the course is organized in a workshop format in which students share their work and provide formal feedback on the work of others.
45.0
ENL4200
Speculative fiction gathers together all those works of fiction in which new worlds or alternative realities are envisioned. Within this category of prose, students have the opportunity to explore the various sub-genres that present readers with new ways of thinking about some of the issues that face society. Students also develop skills in critical analysis using a variety of approaches and methodologies from literary studies.
New Worlds and Alternative Realities: Speculative Fiction
Speculative fiction gathers together all those works of fiction in which new worlds or alternative realities are envisioned. Within this category of prose, students have the opportunity to explore the various sub-genres that present readers with new ways of thinking about some of the issues that face society. Students also develop skills in critical analysis using a variety of approaches and methodologies from literary studies.
45.0
HIS4000
This course is a broad-based survey of the history of art, design and architecture as it is reflected in the prehistoric ancient Egyptian and Mesopotamian cultures through to the Renaissance and Reformation styles.
History of Art I
This course is a broad-based survey of the history of art, design and architecture as it is reflected in the prehistoric ancient Egyptian and Mesopotamian cultures through to the Renaissance and Reformation styles.
45.0
HIS4001
A continuation of History of Art I, this course provides a chronological survey of the history of architectural and fine art periods from the Renaissance to the present day.
History of Art II
A continuation of History of Art I, this course provides a chronological survey of the history of architectural and fine art periods from the Renaissance to the present day.
45.0
PHI4000
Many facets of today's popular culture engage, directly or indirectly, with the concerns of a variety of philosophical traditions. Drawing on a number of examples, students explore both the way popular culture permeates and spreads through society and the way it interprets and presents philosophical questions. As part of this course, students develop skills and techniques for assessing the soundness and validity of thought experiments.
Philosophy and Popular Culture
Many facets of today's popular culture engage, directly or indirectly, with the concerns of a variety of philosophical traditions. Drawing on a number of examples, students explore both the way popular culture permeates and spreads through society and the way it interprets and presents philosophical questions. As part of this course, students develop skills and techniques for assessing the soundness and validity of thought experiments.
45.0
PHI4100
On an almost daily basis, the media, through its various channels-television, radio, web sites, RSS, and podcasts-reports on issues that address human health and safety. Through discussions, readings, and assignments, students enhance their ability to interpret and question information presented by the media. Issues like genetically modified organisms, alternative medical remedies, transportation safety, and diet fads provide grounds for students to use principles from the sciences, social science, and mathematics as a means to think critically about real and perceived risks in daily life.
Survival in the Information Age: Risk and the Media
On an almost daily basis, the media, through its various channels-television, radio, web sites, RSS, and podcasts-reports on issues that address human health and safety. Through discussions, readings, and assignments, students enhance their ability to interpret and question information presented by the media. Issues like genetically modified organisms, alternative medical remedies, transportation safety, and diet fads provide grounds for students to use principles from the sciences, social science, and mathematics as a means to think critically about real and perceived risks in daily life.
45.0
PSY4000
In this course, students examine human behaviour from a multidisciplinary perspective. They learn key biological, psychological and social determinants of human behaviour using principles from these disciplines to explain and anticipate behaviour across the life span enabling them to identify developmental tasks, special challenges and needs for each stage of human development.
Developmental Psychology
In this course, students examine human behaviour from a multidisciplinary perspective. They learn key biological, psychological and social determinants of human behaviour using principles from these disciplines to explain and anticipate behaviour across the life span enabling them to identify developmental tasks, special challenges and needs for each stage of human development.
45.0
PSY4001
In this course, students learn about the reciprocal relationship between the built environment, natural environment and human behaviour. Students study what distinguishes the study of environmental psychology from other forms of psychology, the genesis of environmental psychology and how an understanding of human behaviour influences and informs responsible design decision making. Emphasis is placed upon the effect of design decisions on human behaviour in interior spaces.
Environmental Psychology
In this course, students learn about the reciprocal relationship between the built environment, natural environment and human behaviour. Students study what distinguishes the study of environmental psychology from other forms of psychology, the genesis of environmental psychology and how an understanding of human behaviour influences and informs responsible design decision making. Emphasis is placed upon the effect of design decisions on human behaviour in interior spaces.
45.0
SOC4000
In this course, students work through an introduction to the social science perspective on crime. Presentations, discussions, and assignments allow students to investigate the various theoretical positions related to crime and criminal behaviour. Working forward from the types and definitions of crime, students trace some of the links between government policy and the impacts of these policies on both society and the individual.
Criminology
In this course, students work through an introduction to the social science perspective on crime. Presentations, discussions, and assignments allow students to investigate the various theoretical positions related to crime and criminal behaviour. Working forward from the types and definitions of crime, students trace some of the links between government policy and the impacts of these policies on both society and the individual.
45.0
SOC4001
Sociology, through its exploration of the organization of society and the connections between people and their surroundings, provides new ways of looking at the world. In this course students learn the basic principles and methods of sociology and then use this perspective to examine globalization and its impact on Canadian society.
Global Perspectives
Sociology, through its exploration of the organization of society and the connections between people and their surroundings, provides new ways of looking at the world. In this course students learn the basic principles and methods of sociology and then use this perspective to examine globalization and its impact on Canadian society.
45.0
Level: 07
Hours
FOD6128
Students explore, from a managerial point of view, the complexity and demands of project management in food and beverage service operations. Students learn how to plan, organize, staff and evaluate a food and beverage service function. A combination of lectures and the execution of an actual function emphasizes the praxis between theory and practice. The theory component of this course enables students to examine managerial responsibilities in various types of food and beverage operations. The practical component allows students to manage fundamental functions of food and beverage service operation management including forecasting, promotion, sales, purchasing, human resources, scheduling, food and beverage production, finance and quality performance review.
Project Management in Food and Beverage Operations
Students explore, from a managerial point of view, the complexity and demands of project management in food and beverage service operations. Students learn how to plan, organize, staff and evaluate a food and beverage service function. A combination of lectures and the execution of an actual function emphasizes the praxis between theory and practice. The theory component of this course enables students to examine managerial responsibilities in various types of food and beverage operations. The practical component allows students to manage fundamental functions of food and beverage service operation management including forecasting, promotion, sales, purchasing, human resources, scheduling, food and beverage production, finance and quality performance review.
60.0
HOS6126
This lab course simulates the operation and management of a hotel using the Hotel Operational Training Simulation (HOTS) software program. Working in teams, students determine strategies, make decisions and apply business management principles across various departments and functional areas including finance, sales, marketing, operations and human resources.
Hospitality Business Simulation and Analysis
This lab course simulates the operation and management of a hotel using the Hotel Operational Training Simulation (HOTS) software program. Working in teams, students determine strategies, make decisions and apply business management principles across various departments and functional areas including finance, sales, marketing, operations and human resources.
45.0
QUA6127
Students apply the statistical concepts presented in Research Methods I to the development and analysis of market research. Students learn the required steps of the research process. Students define an hypothesis, develop a research strategy, collect and analyze data and present the findings. Topics include data types and sources, sampling, questionnaire design, data analysis and research ethics. The emphasis is on linking theory to practice by applying theoretical understanding to practical examples drawn from the hospitality and tourism industries. The course culminates with the creation of a proposal to develop a strategic plan grounded in primary and secondary research.
Research Methods
Students apply the statistical concepts presented in Research Methods I to the development and analysis of market research. Students learn the required steps of the research process. Students define an hypothesis, develop a research strategy, collect and analyze data and present the findings. Topics include data types and sources, sampling, questionnaire design, data analysis and research ethics. The emphasis is on linking theory to practice by applying theoretical understanding to practical examples drawn from the hospitality and tourism industries. The course culminates with the creation of a proposal to develop a strategic plan grounded in primary and secondary research.
60.0
TOU6129
Students examine the role and nature of visitor attractions within a comprehensive tourism destination strategy. Students explore the essential components in the development of successful attractions, while reviewing the major challenges and issues of attractions marketing and management, including signage and parking. The use of case studies and real life local examples provide students with many opportunities for practical application of material discussed in the course.
Attractions Management
Students examine the role and nature of visitor attractions within a comprehensive tourism destination strategy. Students explore the essential components in the development of successful attractions, while reviewing the major challenges and issues of attractions marketing and management, including signage and parking. The use of case studies and real life local examples provide students with many opportunities for practical application of material discussed in the course.
45.0
Elective: choose 1
Hours
CUL4000
Informed citizens in today's world have knowledge of the meaning of civic life at the local, national and global level. In this course students reflect on and develop a personal awareness of the meaning of freedoms, rights and obligations in a diverse global community. They consider the political, social and economic drivers that influence patterns of human behaviour and the health of the planet. Based on general principles of global citizenship, students look beyond national borders to consider their responsibilities related to the health and well being of the planet and those who inhabit it. Students critically evaluate information related to environmental and social health and pursue a journey into adopting attitudes and behaviours that foster global environmental and social responsibility.
Global Citizenship
Informed citizens in today's world have knowledge of the meaning of civic life at the local, national and global level. In this course students reflect on and develop a personal awareness of the meaning of freedoms, rights and obligations in a diverse global community. They consider the political, social and economic drivers that influence patterns of human behaviour and the health of the planet. Based on general principles of global citizenship, students look beyond national borders to consider their responsibilities related to the health and well being of the planet and those who inhabit it. Students critically evaluate information related to environmental and social health and pursue a journey into adopting attitudes and behaviours that foster global environmental and social responsibility.
45.0
ENL4016
This course provides a survey of key texts from 20th and 21st century World Literature. Readings provide an introduction to themes, styles and writers from a variety of cultures. Critical analysis of texts supports the development of arguments related to the assigned readings.
World Literature
This course provides a survey of key texts from 20th and 21st century World Literature. Readings provide an introduction to themes, styles and writers from a variety of cultures. Critical analysis of texts supports the development of arguments related to the assigned readings.
45.0
ENL4100
Whether for personal or public consumption, many people enjoy creative writing as a hobby or outlet for their creative energy. With a focus on short fiction, students examine the stylistic components that contribute to the excitement, atmosphere and overall readability of fiction and creative writing. The latter part of the course is organized in a workshop format in which students share their work and provide formal feedback on the work of others.
Creative Writing
Whether for personal or public consumption, many people enjoy creative writing as a hobby or outlet for their creative energy. With a focus on short fiction, students examine the stylistic components that contribute to the excitement, atmosphere and overall readability of fiction and creative writing. The latter part of the course is organized in a workshop format in which students share their work and provide formal feedback on the work of others.
45.0
ENL4200
Speculative fiction gathers together all those works of fiction in which new worlds or alternative realities are envisioned. Within this category of prose, students have the opportunity to explore the various sub-genres that present readers with new ways of thinking about some of the issues that face society. Students also develop skills in critical analysis using a variety of approaches and methodologies from literary studies.
New Worlds and Alternative Realities: Speculative Fiction
Speculative fiction gathers together all those works of fiction in which new worlds or alternative realities are envisioned. Within this category of prose, students have the opportunity to explore the various sub-genres that present readers with new ways of thinking about some of the issues that face society. Students also develop skills in critical analysis using a variety of approaches and methodologies from literary studies.
45.0
HIS4000
This course is a broad-based survey of the history of art, design and architecture as it is reflected in the prehistoric ancient Egyptian and Mesopotamian cultures through to the Renaissance and Reformation styles.
History of Art I
This course is a broad-based survey of the history of art, design and architecture as it is reflected in the prehistoric ancient Egyptian and Mesopotamian cultures through to the Renaissance and Reformation styles.
45.0
HIS4001
A continuation of History of Art I, this course provides a chronological survey of the history of architectural and fine art periods from the Renaissance to the present day.
History of Art II
A continuation of History of Art I, this course provides a chronological survey of the history of architectural and fine art periods from the Renaissance to the present day.
45.0
PHI4000
Many facets of today's popular culture engage, directly or indirectly, with the concerns of a variety of philosophical traditions. Drawing on a number of examples, students explore both the way popular culture permeates and spreads through society and the way it interprets and presents philosophical questions. As part of this course, students develop skills and techniques for assessing the soundness and validity of thought experiments.
Philosophy and Popular Culture
Many facets of today's popular culture engage, directly or indirectly, with the concerns of a variety of philosophical traditions. Drawing on a number of examples, students explore both the way popular culture permeates and spreads through society and the way it interprets and presents philosophical questions. As part of this course, students develop skills and techniques for assessing the soundness and validity of thought experiments.
45.0
PHI4100
On an almost daily basis, the media, through its various channels-television, radio, web sites, RSS, and podcasts-reports on issues that address human health and safety. Through discussions, readings, and assignments, students enhance their ability to interpret and question information presented by the media. Issues like genetically modified organisms, alternative medical remedies, transportation safety, and diet fads provide grounds for students to use principles from the sciences, social science, and mathematics as a means to think critically about real and perceived risks in daily life.
Survival in the Information Age: Risk and the Media
On an almost daily basis, the media, through its various channels-television, radio, web sites, RSS, and podcasts-reports on issues that address human health and safety. Through discussions, readings, and assignments, students enhance their ability to interpret and question information presented by the media. Issues like genetically modified organisms, alternative medical remedies, transportation safety, and diet fads provide grounds for students to use principles from the sciences, social science, and mathematics as a means to think critically about real and perceived risks in daily life.
45.0
PSY4000
In this course, students examine human behaviour from a multidisciplinary perspective. They learn key biological, psychological and social determinants of human behaviour using principles from these disciplines to explain and anticipate behaviour across the life span enabling them to identify developmental tasks, special challenges and needs for each stage of human development.
Developmental Psychology
In this course, students examine human behaviour from a multidisciplinary perspective. They learn key biological, psychological and social determinants of human behaviour using principles from these disciplines to explain and anticipate behaviour across the life span enabling them to identify developmental tasks, special challenges and needs for each stage of human development.
45.0
PSY4001
In this course, students learn about the reciprocal relationship between the built environment, natural environment and human behaviour. Students study what distinguishes the study of environmental psychology from other forms of psychology, the genesis of environmental psychology and how an understanding of human behaviour influences and informs responsible design decision making. Emphasis is placed upon the effect of design decisions on human behaviour in interior spaces.
Environmental Psychology
In this course, students learn about the reciprocal relationship between the built environment, natural environment and human behaviour. Students study what distinguishes the study of environmental psychology from other forms of psychology, the genesis of environmental psychology and how an understanding of human behaviour influences and informs responsible design decision making. Emphasis is placed upon the effect of design decisions on human behaviour in interior spaces.
45.0
SOC4000
In this course, students work through an introduction to the social science perspective on crime. Presentations, discussions, and assignments allow students to investigate the various theoretical positions related to crime and criminal behaviour. Working forward from the types and definitions of crime, students trace some of the links between government policy and the impacts of these policies on both society and the individual.
Criminology
In this course, students work through an introduction to the social science perspective on crime. Presentations, discussions, and assignments allow students to investigate the various theoretical positions related to crime and criminal behaviour. Working forward from the types and definitions of crime, students trace some of the links between government policy and the impacts of these policies on both society and the individual.
45.0
SOC4001
Sociology, through its exploration of the organization of society and the connections between people and their surroundings, provides new ways of looking at the world. In this course students learn the basic principles and methods of sociology and then use this perspective to examine globalization and its impact on Canadian society.
Global Perspectives
Sociology, through its exploration of the organization of society and the connections between people and their surroundings, provides new ways of looking at the world. In this course students learn the basic principles and methods of sociology and then use this perspective to examine globalization and its impact on Canadian society.
45.0
Level: 08
Hours
HOS6130
This theory course prepares students for the transition from school to the workforce. Students assess their personal skills and attributes, explore career opportunities and paths within the hospitality and tourism industry and use these findings to establish career goals. They simulate the job search process by creating a targeted resume, practising interviewing techniques and developing a working professional portfolio. Hands on workshops and seminars on topics including business etiquette, networking and workplace relationships, provide students with the skills they require to navigate, advance and succeed in today's dynamic workplace.
Career Development and Management
This theory course prepares students for the transition from school to the workforce. Students assess their personal skills and attributes, explore career opportunities and paths within the hospitality and tourism industry and use these findings to establish career goals. They simulate the job search process by creating a targeted resume, practising interviewing techniques and developing a working professional portfolio. Hands on workshops and seminars on topics including business etiquette, networking and workplace relationships, provide students with the skills they require to navigate, advance and succeed in today's dynamic workplace.
30.0
HOS6132
This capstone course challenges students to synthesize and integrate course material from all functional areas of the program and to apply their learning in a real-world setting. Working individually and in teams, students work with a hospitality or tourism business to develop a long-term strategic plan. They demonstrate their ability to perform relevant research, analyze and interpret results, manage the strategic planning process, and develop and communicate a strategic plan.
Strategic Management in Hospitality and Tourism
This capstone course challenges students to synthesize and integrate course material from all functional areas of the program and to apply their learning in a real-world setting. Working individually and in teams, students work with a hospitality or tourism business to develop a long-term strategic plan. They demonstrate their ability to perform relevant research, analyze and interpret results, manage the strategic planning process, and develop and communicate a strategic plan.
105.0
HOS6133
This capstone course challenges students to synthesize and integrate course material from all functional areas of the program. Case studies illustrate realistic situations from the hospitality and tourism industry to help contextualize learning. Working in teams, students use problem solving, decision making and critical thinking skills to analyze cases and evaluate and formulate solutions. This course requires that students present and justify their case study findings both orally and in written formats.
Cases in Hospitality and Tourism Management
This capstone course challenges students to synthesize and integrate course material from all functional areas of the program. Case studies illustrate realistic situations from the hospitality and tourism industry to help contextualize learning. Working in teams, students use problem solving, decision making and critical thinking skills to analyze cases and evaluate and formulate solutions. This course requires that students present and justify their case study findings both orally and in written formats.
45.0
MGT6131
Managing risk, liability and crises are critical elements of any business. In this course, students are introduced to the key principles and concepts and see them within the context of adventure tourism. Students review relevant Canadian laws and liability risks associated with the hospitality and tourism industry, and then practise identifying and treating risks common to business environments. Structured management approaches are examined along with a review of the requirements for both accountability and prevention.
Risk and Crisis Management
Managing risk, liability and crises are critical elements of any business. In this course, students are introduced to the key principles and concepts and see them within the context of adventure tourism. Students review relevant Canadian laws and liability risks associated with the hospitality and tourism industry, and then practise identifying and treating risks common to business environments. Structured management approaches are examined along with a review of the requirements for both accountability and prevention.
45.0
Elective: choose 1
Hours
CUL4000
Informed citizens in today's world have knowledge of the meaning of civic life at the local, national and global level. In this course students reflect on and develop a personal awareness of the meaning of freedoms, rights and obligations in a diverse global community. They consider the political, social and economic drivers that influence patterns of human behaviour and the health of the planet. Based on general principles of global citizenship, students look beyond national borders to consider their responsibilities related to the health and well being of the planet and those who inhabit it. Students critically evaluate information related to environmental and social health and pursue a journey into adopting attitudes and behaviours that foster global environmental and social responsibility.
Global Citizenship
Informed citizens in today's world have knowledge of the meaning of civic life at the local, national and global level. In this course students reflect on and develop a personal awareness of the meaning of freedoms, rights and obligations in a diverse global community. They consider the political, social and economic drivers that influence patterns of human behaviour and the health of the planet. Based on general principles of global citizenship, students look beyond national borders to consider their responsibilities related to the health and well being of the planet and those who inhabit it. Students critically evaluate information related to environmental and social health and pursue a journey into adopting attitudes and behaviours that foster global environmental and social responsibility.
45.0
ENL4016
This course provides a survey of key texts from 20th and 21st century World Literature. Readings provide an introduction to themes, styles and writers from a variety of cultures. Critical analysis of texts supports the development of arguments related to the assigned readings.
World Literature
This course provides a survey of key texts from 20th and 21st century World Literature. Readings provide an introduction to themes, styles and writers from a variety of cultures. Critical analysis of texts supports the development of arguments related to the assigned readings.
45.0
ENL4100
Whether for personal or public consumption, many people enjoy creative writing as a hobby or outlet for their creative energy. With a focus on short fiction, students examine the stylistic components that contribute to the excitement, atmosphere and overall readability of fiction and creative writing. The latter part of the course is organized in a workshop format in which students share their work and provide formal feedback on the work of others.
Creative Writing
Whether for personal or public consumption, many people enjoy creative writing as a hobby or outlet for their creative energy. With a focus on short fiction, students examine the stylistic components that contribute to the excitement, atmosphere and overall readability of fiction and creative writing. The latter part of the course is organized in a workshop format in which students share their work and provide formal feedback on the work of others.
45.0
ENL4200
Speculative fiction gathers together all those works of fiction in which new worlds or alternative realities are envisioned. Within this category of prose, students have the opportunity to explore the various sub-genres that present readers with new ways of thinking about some of the issues that face society. Students also develop skills in critical analysis using a variety of approaches and methodologies from literary studies.
New Worlds and Alternative Realities: Speculative Fiction
Speculative fiction gathers together all those works of fiction in which new worlds or alternative realities are envisioned. Within this category of prose, students have the opportunity to explore the various sub-genres that present readers with new ways of thinking about some of the issues that face society. Students also develop skills in critical analysis using a variety of approaches and methodologies from literary studies.
45.0
HIS4000
This course is a broad-based survey of the history of art, design and architecture as it is reflected in the prehistoric ancient Egyptian and Mesopotamian cultures through to the Renaissance and Reformation styles.
History of Art I
This course is a broad-based survey of the history of art, design and architecture as it is reflected in the prehistoric ancient Egyptian and Mesopotamian cultures through to the Renaissance and Reformation styles.
45.0
HIS4001
A continuation of History of Art I, this course provides a chronological survey of the history of architectural and fine art periods from the Renaissance to the present day.
History of Art II
A continuation of History of Art I, this course provides a chronological survey of the history of architectural and fine art periods from the Renaissance to the present day.
45.0
PHI4000
Many facets of today's popular culture engage, directly or indirectly, with the concerns of a variety of philosophical traditions. Drawing on a number of examples, students explore both the way popular culture permeates and spreads through society and the way it interprets and presents philosophical questions. As part of this course, students develop skills and techniques for assessing the soundness and validity of thought experiments.
Philosophy and Popular Culture
Many facets of today's popular culture engage, directly or indirectly, with the concerns of a variety of philosophical traditions. Drawing on a number of examples, students explore both the way popular culture permeates and spreads through society and the way it interprets and presents philosophical questions. As part of this course, students develop skills and techniques for assessing the soundness and validity of thought experiments.
45.0
PHI4100
On an almost daily basis, the media, through its various channels-television, radio, web sites, RSS, and podcasts-reports on issues that address human health and safety. Through discussions, readings, and assignments, students enhance their ability to interpret and question information presented by the media. Issues like genetically modified organisms, alternative medical remedies, transportation safety, and diet fads provide grounds for students to use principles from the sciences, social science, and mathematics as a means to think critically about real and perceived risks in daily life.
Survival in the Information Age: Risk and the Media
On an almost daily basis, the media, through its various channels-television, radio, web sites, RSS, and podcasts-reports on issues that address human health and safety. Through discussions, readings, and assignments, students enhance their ability to interpret and question information presented by the media. Issues like genetically modified organisms, alternative medical remedies, transportation safety, and diet fads provide grounds for students to use principles from the sciences, social science, and mathematics as a means to think critically about real and perceived risks in daily life.
45.0
PSY4000
In this course, students examine human behaviour from a multidisciplinary perspective. They learn key biological, psychological and social determinants of human behaviour using principles from these disciplines to explain and anticipate behaviour across the life span enabling them to identify developmental tasks, special challenges and needs for each stage of human development.
Developmental Psychology
In this course, students examine human behaviour from a multidisciplinary perspective. They learn key biological, psychological and social determinants of human behaviour using principles from these disciplines to explain and anticipate behaviour across the life span enabling them to identify developmental tasks, special challenges and needs for each stage of human development.
45.0
PSY4001
In this course, students learn about the reciprocal relationship between the built environment, natural environment and human behaviour. Students study what distinguishes the study of environmental psychology from other forms of psychology, the genesis of environmental psychology and how an understanding of human behaviour influences and informs responsible design decision making. Emphasis is placed upon the effect of design decisions on human behaviour in interior spaces.
Environmental Psychology
In this course, students learn about the reciprocal relationship between the built environment, natural environment and human behaviour. Students study what distinguishes the study of environmental psychology from other forms of psychology, the genesis of environmental psychology and how an understanding of human behaviour influences and informs responsible design decision making. Emphasis is placed upon the effect of design decisions on human behaviour in interior spaces.
45.0
SOC4000
In this course, students work through an introduction to the social science perspective on crime. Presentations, discussions, and assignments allow students to investigate the various theoretical positions related to crime and criminal behaviour. Working forward from the types and definitions of crime, students trace some of the links between government policy and the impacts of these policies on both society and the individual.
Criminology
In this course, students work through an introduction to the social science perspective on crime. Presentations, discussions, and assignments allow students to investigate the various theoretical positions related to crime and criminal behaviour. Working forward from the types and definitions of crime, students trace some of the links between government policy and the impacts of these policies on both society and the individual.
45.0
SOC4001
Sociology, through its exploration of the organization of society and the connections between people and their surroundings, provides new ways of looking at the world. In this course students learn the basic principles and methods of sociology and then use this perspective to examine globalization and its impact on Canadian society.
Global Perspectives
Sociology, through its exploration of the organization of society and the connections between people and their surroundings, provides new ways of looking at the world. In this course students learn the basic principles and methods of sociology and then use this perspective to examine globalization and its impact on Canadian society.
45.0
Fees & Expenses
Tuition Fees: $2,869.56 per term in Levels 01 and 02 and $2,763.28 per term in Levels 03, 04, 05, 06, 07 and 08.
Incidental Fees: $50 in Level 01, $100 in Level 02 and $120 in Level 05.
Mobile Computing Fee: $150 per term. **
Student Activity/Sports Fee: $200.50 per term.
Student Commons/Auditorium Fee: $22 per term.
Student Centre Building Fee: $17.50 per term.
Health Service Fee: $20 per term.
Health Plan Fee: $117.02 paid once annually. ***
A $40 graduation fee is payable in the final term.
A $25 transcript fee is payable in the first term a student attends Algonquin College.
International Students pay all relevant Canadian fees plus an International Premium of $3,600 per term.
* Students paying the Information Technology fee are provided with a network account, an email address, and Internet access. For more information please visit our website at www.algonquincollege.com/its/services/it_fee.htm
** The Mobile Computing Fee covers the costs associated with providing various services to students registered in a mandatory laptop programs.
Co-op Fee: $465 payable in two installments in the term preceding each work term. The first installment of $100 is payable at the time of registration for co-op and is non-refundable. The second installment of $365 is payable on the standard fees due date. Students on a co-op work term will pay 10% of the Student Activity and Building Fees. Co-op students on work term in the Fall will pay the Health Plan Fee.
Admission Requirements
2013/2014
2012/2013
College Eligibility
Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent. Mature students are applicants who have not achieved the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or its equivalent and who are at least 19 years of age on or before the commencement of the program in which they intend to enrol. Mature students have demonstrated academic abilities equivalent to those of Ontario high school graduates, verified by successful completion of courses at the postsecondary level. Program Eligibility Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) with a minimum of six Grade 12 university (U) or university/college (M) courses, including one Grade 12 U or OAC English and one Grade 12 U or OAC mathematics course. A grade of 60% in the required courses and an overall average of 65% in six Grade U, or M, or OAC courses. Recommended courses: basic computer software applications. Applicants with International transcripts must provide proof of TOEFL score of Internet-based (iBT)-overall 88, with minimum of 22 in each component, or equivalent. Requirements for Mature Applicants without a high school diploma at the start of the program: Grade 12 U or OAC English and Grade 12 U or OAC mathematics. A minimum grade of 65% in required courses.
College Eligibility Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent. Mature students are applicants who have not achieved the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or its equivalent and who are at least 19 years of age on or before the commencement of the program in which they intend to enrol. Mature students have demonstrated academic abilities equivalent to those of Ontario high school graduates, verified by successful completion of courses at the postsecondary level. Program Eligibility Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) with a minimum of six Grade 12 university (U) or university/college (M) courses, including one Grade 12 U or OAC English and one Grade 12 U or OAC mathematics course. A grade of 60% in the required courses and an overall average of 65% in six Grade U, or M, or OAC courses.
Application Information
Applications to full-time day programs must be submitted with official transcripts showing completion of the academic admission requirements through:
ontariocolleges.ca
Students currently enrolled in an Ontario secondary school should contact their Guidance Office to apply. For all other applicants, applications are available online at www.ontariocolleges.ca.
Applications for Fall Term, Winter Term and Spring Term admission received by February 1 will be given equal consideration. Applications received after February 1 will be processed on a first-come, first-served basis as long as places are available.
International applicants applying from out-of-country can obtain the International Student Application Form at https://xweb.algonquincollege.com/FormIE/index.aspx
For further information on the admissions process, contact:
Registrar's Office AskUs@algonquincollege.com
Additional Information
Algonquin College has been granted a consent by the Minister of Training, Colleges and Universities to offer this applied degree for a seven-year term starting May 12, 2010. The College shall ensure that all students admitted to the above-named program during the period of consent have the opportunity to complete the program within a reasonable timeframe. Transfer Credit Recognition
Advanced Standing
Degree Elective Information
Co-op Information http://www.algonquincollege.com/coop/
For more information, contact Michael Tarnowski, Program Coordinator, at 613-727-4723 ext. 5147 or by email at tarnowm@algonquincollege.com.
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right to modify or cancel any course, program, fee, timetable, or
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