Professional Accounting Practice
Ontario College Graduate Certificate
3 Semesters
School of Business
Key Details
Program Start Dates
May 2024
September 2024
January 2025
May 2025
Please visit Ontario College Application Service to learn more about start dates
Credential
Ontario College Diploma
Program Duration
4 SemestersProgram Contacts
Jean Beauchemin
Program Coordinator / Professor
jean.beauchemin@cambriancollege.ca
International Admissions
mailboxadmissions@cambriancollege.ca
Program Overview
Craft remarkable experiences for guests who expect the best
Launch your hospitality career with our dynamic one-of-a-kind program that strives to produce passionate and service-obsessed professionals who have a talent for making guests feel welcome. You’ll gain the ability to flourish in a fast-paced environment with a skill set desired worldwide and meet new people from diverse backgrounds as you develop a sustainable and rewarding career.
Nestled in Northern Ontario, one of Ontario’s premier tourism destinations, you’ll develop a comprehensive understanding of hotel and restaurant operations, big and small, while honing the management skills you need to thrive in all sectors of hospitality and tourism throughout the globe.
Program Highlights
Program highlights
- Gain comprehensive knowledge of hospitality and tourism operations
- Enter the workplace with a unique mix of technical and soft skills
- Opportunity to earn industry certifications related to food service, tourism, and hospitality
- Fast-track options available through Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (PLAR)
- Hands-on learning while completing an industry placement
Admissions
Admission requirements
For graduates of the new curriculum (OSS): Ontario Secondary School Diploma (30 credits) or equivalent or mature student status, including:
- Any grade 12 English (C) or (U)
- Any grade 11 mathematics (C), (U), or (M)
International Student Admissions
Are you an international student? Learn more about additional requirements.
Learn moreAdditional admission requirements
Recommendations
- Computer competency in relevant software
Academic Upgrading
Are you missing admission requirements? Strengthen your academic skills for free at your own pace through Academic Upgrading!
Program Delivery
Program delivery
2023-2024
Spring term start
SEMESTER 1: Spring 2024
SEMESTER 2: Fall 2024
SEMESTER 3: Winter 2025
SEMESTER 4: Spring 2025
2024-2025
Fall term start
SEMESTER 1: Fall 2024
SEMESTER 2: Winter 2025
SEMESTER 3: Fall 2025
SEMESTER 4: Winter 2026
Winter term start
SEMESTER 1: Winter 2025
SEMESTER 2: Spring 2025
SEMESTER 3: Fall 2025
SEMESTER 4: Winter 2026
Spring term start
SEMESTER 1: Spring 2025
SEMESTER 2: Fall 2025
SEMESTER 3: Winter 2026
SEMESTER 4: Spring 2026
Program of Study
Program of study for 2024-25 Academic Year
| Semester 1 | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| ACC 1045 | Introduction to Accounting | 3 |
| BUS 1125 | Business Professionalism | 3 |
| BUS 1146 | Introduction to Business Management | 3 |
| BUS 1211 | Business Mathematics | 3 |
| ENG 1002 | College Communications | 3 |
| HRM 1035 | Hospitality and Tourism | 3 |
| ISP 3026 | Spreadsheets for Business | 3 |
| Credits | 21 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| ACC 1050 | Financial Accounting | 3 |
| BUS 1111 | Business Research Methods | 3 |
| BUS 1153 | CSR and Ethics | 3 |
| BUS 1212 | Financial Mathematics | 3 |
| LAW 1029 | Hospitality Law & Risk Mgmt | 3 |
| MKT 1204 | Foundations of Marketing | 3 |
| One General Education Course. 1 | 3 | |
| Credits | 21 | |
| Semester 3 | ||
| BUS 2040 | Organizational Behavior | 3 |
| HRM 1016 | Procurement & Cost Control | 3 |
| HRM 1027 | Facilities Management | 3 |
| HRM 1029 | Food Nutrition and Beverage | 3 |
| HRM 1034 | Sales and Customer Service | 3 |
| IND 1011 | Indigenous Business and Economics | 3 |
| One General Education Course. 1 | 3 | |
| Credits | 21 | |
| Semester 4 | ||
| HRM 1026 | Event Conference Management | 3 |
| HRM 1028
or HRM 1025
| Field Placement
or Capstone
| 6 |
| HRM 1030 | Gaming Casinos Entertainment | 3 |
| HRM 1031 | Restaurant Operations | 3 |
| HRM 1032 | Revenue Management | 3 |
| HRM 1033 | Rooms and Front Office Admin | 3 |
| One General Education Course. 1 | 3 | |
| Credits | 24 | |
| Total Credits | 87 | |
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For more information regarding General Education courses, click here.
Fees
Tuition Cost
Important Notice
Fees presented are estimates based on projections for future academic year(s) of study. Actual fees charged may differ from what is published here. A full detailed listing of all fees is available in myCambrian and updated annually no later than May 1 for the following academic year. Students in Academic Upgrading are responsible for any fees listed on their invoice each term.
Tuition and ancillary fees
Please see our fees page for the breakdown of tuition and mandatory ancillary fees by program and semester for both domestic and international students.
Books and supplies
Books and supplies may be required at the course level over and above what is estimated above. Please consult your professor/instructor for further information.
College may be more affordable than you think!
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Work-integrated learning (WIL)
Take your education beyond the classroom!
Cambrian programs blend academic learning, hands-on training, and community involvement opportunities to help you achieve your ultimate goal – your dream career. You’ll have the opportunity to apply your knowledge to real-world scenarios within and outside of the classroom through work-integrated learning. Whether it be a capstone project, co-op, practicum, preceptorship component, or placement, you’ll benefit from a practical, job-related experience before you graduate.
Learn more about previous opportunities in this program!
Restaurants – These placements offered students practical, relevant work experience in restaurants in a variety of roles including server/waitstaff, host/hostess, busser, dishwasher, line cook, prep cook, bartender, barback, food runner, and cashier.
Hotels – These Hospitality program placements offered Cambrian students the opportunity to gain practical work experience in the following roles: front desk agent, bellhop/bellman, housekeeping attendant, room service attendant, concierge, laundry attendant, valet parking attendant, night auditor, security guard, maintenance helper, and event coordinator assistant.
Additional placement opportunities – Students also gain valuable experience in other placement opportunities such as guest relations associate, reservation specialist, spa attendant, banquet server, event coordinator assistant, concierge trainee, tour guide, pool attendant, tasting room associate, green initiatives trainee, digital guest experience trainee, local experience planner.
Field of Study
School of Business
Cambrian’s School of Business offers a wide range of programs designed to ignite your potential. Create your own narrative with programs that combine classroom knowledge with real-world experience. Cambrian gives you the tools to succeed in the compelling and fast-paced business sector.
Career Outcomes
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Minimum technology requirements
Success in this program requires that you come equipped with some program-specific technology requirements.
Minimum technology requirements
- Regular access to a computer with a reliable Internet connection
- Webcam and headset
- Personal computer
- PC with operating system Windows 10 OR 11(preferred), with 64-bit Intel OR AMD multicore processor, Intel i5 OR AMD equivalent at minimum
- Graphics: Intel HD Graphics – Intel HD Graphics 400
- RAM: 8 GB OR 16 GB (preferred)
- Storage: 16 GB – 32 GB SSD, 100 GB free with 10 GB minimum for software installs
System requirements for assistive technology
To access the widest range of assistive technology (AT), a Windows-based computer is recommended.
- Recommended OS: Windows 10 or newer
- Recommended CPU: Intel or AMD multicore processor
- Recommended RAM: 8 GB
- Recommended storage for assistive technology: 8 GB of available hard drive of solid state drive space (please note this is not the total drive size and refers specifically to available space needed for assistive technology)
- Recommended audio: Speakers or headphones for text-to-speech and microphone for speech input.
While Apple computers can provide many AT options, some specialized software may not be available/compatible with this platform. Please consult with the Glenn Crombie Centre for further details.
Bring your own device (BYOD)
Cambrian College has implemented a BYOD principle to both enrich the student learning experience in and out of the classroom and to ensure flexibility!
Ready to take the first step?
Start gaining the highest level of skills at Cambrian now – and you’ll be ready to take advantage of the many career opportunities waiting for you just around the corner. The future is yours!
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