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Do you want to join one of the most vibrant and dynamic industries and make people's travel dreams come true? Embark on an exciting journey in the ever-evolving world of travel and tourism with Conestoga's two-year Ontario College Diploma program.
The program is designed for individuals eager to create extraordinary travel experiences. The courses encompass extensive skills vital for a career in the Tour, Travel, Airline, and Cruise industries. This program will prepare you to work in various areas, including Reservations, Groups, Operations, Sales, Marketing, Product, and Events Coordination.
Throughout your learning adventure, you will cover a broad spectrum of expertise, from developing entrepreneur skills to fostering an understanding of digital marketing, financial management, sustainability, and the exciting sectors of adventure, sport, luxury, and eco-travel. You may want to participate in a study abroad course while sailing on a Caribbean cruise!
Throughout the program, you will:
- explore local tourist destinations in the surrounding Waterloo, Niagara, and Toronto regions while assessing these attractions' attractiveness and marketing value.
- gain proficiency in industry-standard software platforms. At the same time, you explore emerging tools and technologies in travel, such as data analytics and blockchain applications, and niche tourism trends, such as space tourism, hipster cruises, and foodie airports.
- engage with guest speakers from across the industry who bring diverse perspectives and invaluable insights from the world of tourism.
- experience hands-on, project-based learning as you craft Travel and Tour plans, creating customized itineraries encompassing product development, marketing strategies, costing, and advertising techniques.
- be equipped with certifications, including SmartServe and Safe Food Handlers.
Join us in transforming travel dreams into unforgettable realities and shaping the future of tourism, one innovative step at a time.
Program details
Tuition & fees
Tuition and fee details for the 2024-2025 academic year (September to August) are listed below. Books and supplies may be additional. Tuition and fee details for terms starting September 2025 and later will be available Spring 2025.
Please note: Tuition and fee details for terms starting September 2025 and later will be available Spring 2025.
2 Terms
Canadian
International
Canadian fee details (non co-op option)
| Description | Fall 2024 | Winter 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Full-time Program Tuition | $1348.00 | $1348.00 |
| Administration Fee | $25.00 | $25.00 |
| CSI Advocacy Fee | $8.00 | $8.00 |
| CSI Association Fee | $102.00 | $102.00 |
| CSI Extended Health & Dental Plan Fee | $330.00 | - |
| CSI Legal Care Fee | $30.00 | - |
| CSI UPass Fee | $118.97 | $118.97 |
| eText Fee | $255.00 | $60.00 |
| Graduation/Alumni Services Fee | $20.00 | $20.00 |
| ONE Card Fee | $7.50 | $7.50 |
| Program Supply Fee | $198.00 | - |
| Student Services | $86.00 | $86.00 |
| Technology Enhancement Fee | $110.00 | $110.00 |
| CSI - Student Welcome Kit Fee (optional) | $70.00 | - |
| CSI Student Club & Society Fee (optional) | $4.00 | $4.00 |
| CSI Student Events Fee (optional) | $30.00 | $30.00 |
| Sustainability Fee (optional) | $5.00 | $5.00 |
| Term Total | $2747.47 | $1924.47 |
| Year Total | $4671.94 |
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International fee details (non co-op option)
| Description | Fall 2024 | Winter 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| International Program Tuition | $7294.00 | $7294.00 |
| Administration Fee | $25.00 | $25.00 |
| CSI Advocacy Fee | $8.00 | $8.00 |
| CSI Association Fee | $102.00 | $102.00 |
| CSI College Int'l Health Insurance Plan (CIHIP) | $530.00 | - |
| CSI Extended Health & Dental Plan Fee | $330.00 | - |
| CSI Legal Care Fee | $30.00 | - |
| CSI UPass Fee | $118.97 | $118.97 |
| eText Fee | $255.00 | $60.00 |
| Graduation/Alumni Services Fee | $20.00 | $20.00 |
| ISR (International Student Recovery) | $375.00 | $375.00 |
| ONE Card Fee | $7.50 | $7.50 |
| Program Supply Fee | $198.00 | - |
| Student Services | $86.00 | $86.00 |
| Technology Enhancement Fee | $110.00 | $110.00 |
| CSI - Student Welcome Kit Fee (optional) | $70.00 | - |
| CSI Student Club & Society Fee (optional) | $4.00 | $4.00 |
| CSI Student Events Fee (optional) | $30.00 | $30.00 |
| Sustainability Fee (optional) | $5.00 | $5.00 |
| Term Total | $9598.47 | $8245.47 |
| Year Total | $17843.94 |
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Program device & software requirements
This program requires you to have a device that meets certain specifications. For most students, this cost is in addition to the tuition & fees listed above.
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Awards & scholarships
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Co-op information
- Co-op programs add value to your education. Earn money while you apply what you've learned in a real workplace environment. Visit Co-operative education for more information.
- The College cannot guarantee co-op employment. All co-op students are required to conduct an independent co-op job search in addition to the supports and services provided by the Department of Co-op Education.
- Students are responsible for their own transportation and associated costs in order to complete work term requirements. Work locations may not always be readily accessible by public transportation.
- In order for a student to participate in a WIL experience/Co-op work term, students must be legally eligible to work in Canada.
Applying to the co-op stream
- All applicants apply to the non co-op program. Students will be informed of the application deadline and process to apply for the Co-op Stream. Labour market conditions determine the number of co-op seats in optional co-op programs. Not every student who meets academic eligibility requirements will be admitted to the co-op stream.
- To be considered for admission to the co-op stream, students are required to achieve a minimum 70% session weighted average, with no dropped or failed courses during the term that occurs two terms prior to the co-op work term.
- International students will require work permits to utilize the co-op job board for job search and to accept employment. Students are currently experiencing longer than usual wait times for work permits. Please be advised that there will be no co-op program service fee refunds after the program withdrawal for refund date. Students that have not received their work permit and choose to remain in co-op after the program withdrawal for refund date do so at their own risk and will not be refunded. If you are concerned about receiving your work permit in time to achieve co-op employment, please discuss your situation with your co-op advisor as early as possible.
Delivery sequence - September 2025 - Waterloo
This delivery sequence is for the non co-op option.
| FALL | WINTER | SPRING |
|---|---|---|
| Class | Class | Break |
| Class | Class |
This delivery sequence is for the co-op option.
| FALL | WINTER | SPRING |
|---|---|---|
| Class | Class | Work Term |
| Class | Class |
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