About
Headquartered in Ontario as a business unit under Hanson Canada, we operate education campuses for international students in Toronto and Brampton of the Greater Toronto Area, and also in New Westminster, British Columbia.
With a dynamic team of industry professionals who are committed to delivering the highest quality of training in partnership with Cambrian College, Hanson College of Business, Health and Technology values innovation, creativity and collaboration within its community of students, staff, partners, and beyond.
Why Hanson College
Specialized programs
We focus on the advancing fields of Business and I.T., delivering programs specifically for international students
Partner of Cambrian College
In 2005, Hanson entered into a licensing agreement with Cambrian College of Applied Arts and Technology, one of the twenty-four public colleges in Ontario, to form Cambrian at Hanson
Support of our experienced specialists
Hanson prioritizes its community and ensures that students feel integrated in Canada through events, counselling services, mentorship programs, and more
A unique learning experience
As a registered education provider with the Ministry of Training Colleges and Universities (MTCU) and the first of its kind, Hanson maintains its position as the preferred destination for students looking for quality education in an inclusive environment.
College Diploma - Travel and Tourism
The curriculum offers courses in world destinations, selling and customer service, transportation, communication, product knowledge, tour development and management, tourism law, business math, and event management. The students will learn to research, solve problems, be team players, exhibit professionalism and adapt to an ever-changing industry of travel and tourism.
Students will become familiar with:
- • World tourist destinations and their local laws and customs
- • Basic reservation and booking procedures for airline, hotel, car, cruise, rail and bus
- • Both major airline reservation systems, APOLLO BY GEMINI (GALILEO) and SABRE
Students will have an opportunity to further develop practical skills and enrich their industry knowledge by participating in a seven-week-long field placement during their fourth and final semester. With the assistance of a devoted Field Placement Coordinator, students can complete placements in various industry areas to suit their interests.
Completion of the program prepares students to write the Knowledge Exam that is part of the certification requirements to become a Certified Travel Counsellor from CITC. The students are encouraged to become members of the Canadian Institute of Travel Counsellors (CITC). This association provides students with the opportunity to participate in seminars and conferences. For more information on becoming a Certified Travel Counsellor, contact CITC at www.citc.ca.
Future pathways
Academic Opportunities:
• A Co-op or Field Placement experience is mandatory to Tourism students in the fourth semester. Students must complete either one to graduate from the program
• Graduates from this program may continue their studies at university and may receive credit for their prior College education
Employment Opportunities:
• Tour operations
• Travel agencies
• Airlines
• Hotels and resorts
• Car rental companies
College Diploma - Hospitality – Hotel and Restaurant
In the Hospitality – Hotel and Restaurant program, the focus will be on the practical aspects of hospitality service. The program has been designed so that students develop and acquire the skills and knowledge necessary to enter the workforce and to perform their roles in front-line service. Students will be instructed in mixology, wines, customer service, hotel services, and menu planning and design. They will also be provided with an introduction to managerial concepts including accounting, marketing, law and human resource management.
Future pathways
Academic Opportunities:
• A Field Placement experience is mandatory to Hospitality students in the fourth semester
• Graduates of this program may continue their studies at university and may receive credit for their prior College education
Employment Opportunities:
• Hotel and front desk
• Food and beverage operations
• Catering
• Resort hosting
• Corporate event management
This program requires valid language test results
Applicants interested in applying for direct admission, but are yet to complete an acceptable language test, can do so, but must provide valid results before receiving a final offer letter.
This program offers conditional admissions
For conditional admission, instead of submitting language proficiency test scores, applicants may complete English courses prior to the academic program. The length of the English course is determined based on the applicant’s level of English proficiency.