Description

This two-year Ontario College Diploma program is designed to develop the multi-faceted skills required to work in the travel industry. Students acquire an understanding of the travel business, become familiar with the world's tourist areas, and develop the marketing and communication skills necessary to function effectively in a travel organization. Emphasis is placed on understanding travel industry technology, fare assessment, selling techniques, customer relations, guidelines, and regulations and product knowledge.

Highlights

The program is divided into four levels of 15 weeks each. A considerable amount of time in the program is devoted to practical application on the computerized reservations system. Students take courses in airline systems, tours, computer reservations and tourism geography in all four levels. Other subject areas include English, travel selling techniques, corporate travel and the use of technology for research of travel-related topics. During the second year, students continue to integrate theory with practical experience by operating Algonquin's Campus Travel agency. This is enhanced by a two-week work placement in a travel organization.

Subject Areas

• Travel / Tourism

Cost in US$:

Approximate 1st Year Costs USD 3,864

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Apartment/Flat
• Home-stays
• Independent living
• Other

Application Process Involves

• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Transcript
• Written Application

Typically The Application Process Time is

1-2 weeks

Post Services Include

• Alumni Network
• Job and Internship Network

Algonquin College's Mission Statement

Algonquin College is one of Canada's leading public insitutions providing quality education for the past 40+ years. Our graduates are found worldwide. The college has over 16,000 full-time students from over 70 countries. Algonquin continues to expand and provide superb facilities to students. 90% of all Algonquin graduates are employed within six months of graduation! This is due to the focus on applied learning and skills. Algonquin College programs offer education for the "real" world. Students participate in industry work placements and study in an environment which helps them prepare for the world of work! Our succes is in our graduates!

Year Founded

1967