Diploma in Tourism Techniques
LaSalle College Montreal
Key Information
Campus location
Montreal, Canada
Languages
English, French
Study format
Distance Learning, On-Campus
Duration
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Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
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Application deadline
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Introduction
TOURISM
With a core curriculum of studies, the Tourism Techniques program with a specialization in Development and Promotion of Travel Products (travel, hospitality, attractions, destinations, hotels, restaurants, etc) program opens the doors to a variety of positions in development and promotion. This program focuses on the essential knowledge of tourism management. Teachers experienced in the industry provide their know-how and the key to success in entering the labour market. Students have the opportunity to interact with professionals during visits, conferences and events. Graduates of this program can pursue university studies.
As of now, at LaSalle College, students have the option to study in both French and English. It is our bilingual option.
DIPLOMA
This program leads to a Diploma of College Studies (DCS).
Ideal Students
POTENTIAL STUDENT PROFILE
The Tourism program (DCS) is designed for people who are interested in the tourism industry and wish to pursue a career in Québec, Canada or abroad.
Admissions
Scholarships and Funding
FINANCIAL AID
As an international student, it is your responsibility to ensure the necessary funds to complete your studies. The College can in no case assume financial responsibility for its students.
Most loans and bursaries are reserved for permanent residents and Canadian citizens studying full time. This being said, international students may also benefit of financial aid in certain cases.
Consult the Ministère des relations internationales website to find out if you are eligible for financial aid or a study bursary.
Curriculum
CONCENTRATION COURSES
- Profession and organisation in the tourism, hotel and restaurant industry (90 h)
- Customer-oriented approach in the tourism, hotel and restaurant industry (60 h)
- IT: research methodology and information sources in the tourism, hotel and restaurant industry (45 h)
- Tourism Products and Clientele I (60 h)
- Cultural and Tourist Attractions of Canada and the United States (60 h)
- Cultural and Tourist Attractions of the Caribbean and Latin America (60 h)
- Principles of communication marketing in the tourism, hotel and restaurant industry (60 h)
- Tourism, hotel and restaurant industry accounting (60 h)
- Tourism Products and Clientele II (60 h)
- Introduction to Sustainable Tourism (60 h)
- Tourism Marketing Research (60 h)
- Human resources in the tourism, hotel and restaurant industry (75 h)
- Sales Techniques in the Tourism, Hotel and Restaurant Industry (60 h)
- Introduction to Package Creation (60 h)
- Cultural and Tourist Attractions of Europe (60 h)
- The Art of Communication (60 h)
- Cultural and Tourist Attractions of Africa and the Middle East (60 h)
- Tourism Promotion (75 h)
- Financial Operations in Tourism (60 h)
- Creation of Individual Packages (FIT) (60 h)
- Distribution and reservation systems (45 h)
- Community management - second language (60 h)
- Cultural and Tourist Attractions of the Middle East and Africa (60 h)
- Creation of Group Packages and Events (60 h)
- Reservation systems I (45 h)
- Introduction to Spanish in Tourism (45 h)
- Final project (135 h)
- Distribution and reservation systems I (45 h)
- Strategic Marketing Communication in Tourism (60 h)
- Reservation Systems II (45 h)
- Practical Spanish in Tourism (45 h)
- Distribution and reservation systems II (45 h)
* The College reserves the right to substitute some courses.
GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES
- 3 Physical Education courses (90 h)
- 3 Humanities courses (150 h)
- 4 Language and Literature courses (240 h)
- 2 Second Language courses (90 h)
- 2 complementary courses (90 h)
Program Outcome
TRAINING OBJECTIVES
This program will allow students to put into practice their knowledge and skills acquired in order to work in the business of tourism and leisure. This program leads to a career in Québec, Canada or abroad.
Program Tuition Fee
Career Opportunities
CAREER POSSIBILITIES
- Development and promotion of travel products, tourist attractions and destinations.
- Tourism and travel representatives in Québec and abroad
- Festival and event coordinator, meeting and special events planner
WORK-STUDY PROGRAM (WSP)
Work experience is recognized and in high demand by employers. The Work-Study Program (WSP) is an educational model that allows you to undertake two paid internships during your studies to gain work experience related to your field of study. Please consult the Work-Study Program section for more details. Not available to students who begin in the Winter semester.
BILINGUAL OPTION
This training is offered in English, in French or as a bilingual option. Please consult the Bilingual options section for more details.