Hospitality & Tourism Management

Overview

The Sheridan College Hospitality and Tourism Management AAS Program builds on basic skills developed in the certificate programs, preparing students for supervisory and management positions in hospitality and tourism industries. In addition to overseeing daily functions, hospitality/tourism managers are involved in purchasing, finance, human resources, event planning, marketing, and operations. If you like working with people and want to be part of the fast-growing industry, the Hospitality and Tourism Management Program at Sheridan College will provide you with the training you need to jump start your career.

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Careers & Industry Outlook

Around 44,500 openings for food service managers are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Employment of chefs and head cooks is projected to grow 8 percent from 2023 to 2033 with a median annual wage of $60,990 according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Industry Projections

• Demand is above average for the hospitality industry across the state and region. 441,400 openings for cooks are projected each year, and chefs and head cooks is projected to grow 8 percent from 2023 to 2033 with about 24,600 openings, according to the U.S. Department of Labor.
• The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics states a median annual wage for food service managers was $65,310 in May 2024.

Job Types

Sheridan College’s Certificate of Completion in Culinary Arts & Hospitality will provide the foundation of knowledge and skills for you to pursue jobs across numerous fields. A degree can lead you to a career like:

Curriculum & Outcomes

Associate of Applied Science

The Sheridan College Hospitality and Tourism Management AAS program builds on basic skills developed in the certificate programs, preparing students for supervisory and management positions in hospitality and tourism industries. In addition to overseeing daily functions, hospitality/tourism managers are involved in purchasing, finance, human resources, event planning, marketing, and operations. If you like working with people and want to be part of the fast-growing industry, the Hospitality and Tourism Management AAS program at Sheridan College will provide you with the training you need to jump start your career.

Program Outcomes

Hospitality & Tourism Management graduates find employment in a variety of fields and allows you to work in the following fields.

• Identify the core values and cultural approach necessary for branding.
• Evaluate production techniques
• Evaluate costing methods for maximum profitability
• Create a menu with the appropriate aesthetic plate presentation
• Prepare menu items
• Perform decision making and leadership skills to excel in a high-performance hospitality/tourism team
• Create processes to deliver high quality customer service and profitable guest cycle

Faculty

Sheridan College faculty are dedicated to helping you set and achieve your academic goals. Our faculty bring decades of experience in a variety of fields to the classrooms to help you learn and prepare you for your future in the hospitality and tourism field.

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