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Hospitality and tourism programs

If you're someone who loves creating memorable experiences, leading teams and connecting with people, our programs can help you turn those strengths into a career.

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Hospitality and tourism careers
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Hotel and Restaurant Management
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Tourism Management

If you’re energized by connecting with people and helping them discover what makes a place special, a hospitality and tourism program at NSCC may be right for you.

From hotels and restaurants to events, attractions and destination development, hospitality and tourism offers a variety of career paths where no 2 days look the same. Our programs help you build the practical skills and industry experience to get started, grow your confidence and work toward leadership opportunities in the field.

Find a hospitality or tourism program that fits your interests

Explore programs that combine hands-on learning, industry experience and opportunities to grow in hospitality and tourism.

Hotel and Restaurant Management
Help create the great meals and exceptional stays people remember, while gaining hands-on experience in a training restaurant and paid industry experience through a co-op work placement.

Tourism Management
Turn your interest in events and experiences into practical skills for a wide range of tourism careers, with paid co-op experience and opportunities to connect with industry partners.

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Ready to take the next step? Learn about the application process and apply today, or contact us with questions:

902-491-4911
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Why choose NSCC for hospitality and tourism?

  • Step into a growing, in-demand industry. Nova Scotia's tourism sector generated $3.7 billion in revenue in 2025 - an 8% increase that outpaced the national average - and now employs more than 55,000 people across the province, giving you a strong, close-to-home job market to graduate into.
  • Learn the business behind great experiences. These programs were developed with industry, for industry, helping you develop the specific skills that reflect current hospitality and tourism trends and employer needs.
  • Build real, paid experience before you graduate. Both programs include a mandatory paid co-op, giving you the opportunity to apply your learning and graduate with industry experience already on your resume.
  • Learn in a dynamic environment that reflects industry. Depending on your program, you develop hands-on skills working in a campus training restaurant and simulated hospitality environments. You also take part in tourism activities, events, excursions and industry projects that connect you to the visitor economy.
  • Connect with the industry while you’re still a student. Build relationships with hospitality and tourism professionals through industry projects, community partnerships and events, including opportunities to attend and participate in the Tourism Industry Association of Nova Scotia (TIANS) summit.
  • Open doors to leadership opportunities. Our programs help you develop the leadership, business and operational skills needed for supervisory and management roles through hands-on experience in real work environments.

Explore our programs

We offer more than 120 programs grouped by area of interest to help you explore and decide on the right fit for your future. Explore all NSCC programs by areas of interest

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