Also see the section INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS section for the special admission requirements for international students (for regular programs only).

A Canadian leader in specialized training in tourism, hotel and restaurant services, the ITHQ offers programs at the secondary (vocational studies)-, college (college-level vocational program)- and, university- levels, as well as and continuing education programs, all under one roof.

Working closely with industry and representative associations to develop new programs and offer its students internship placements, the ITHQ ensures that its training meets employers' expectations and reflects the realities of the labour market.

The ITHQ's programs set high standards for students, who acquire a high level of skills that are transferable anywhere in the world and that offer employment opportunities at major national and international tourist centres.

Unique in Québec, the ITHQ's value-added Signature programs are widely recognized by employers. They differ in several ways from other education programs usually offered:

• Exclusive ITHQ pedagogical approach;
• Enriched content, as opposed to the programs of other educational institutions, which follow the ministerial models;
• Ongoing partnerships with industry;
• Designed with a view to innovation, openness to the world, and international job mobility.

If you work in the tourism, hotel or restaurant industry and would like to boost your career through continuing education, get ahead with the programs offered at the ITHQ:

• Professional development programs that benefit both employers and employees in the industry.
• Flexible schedules that are adapted to industry professionals' often atypical work schedules.
• Course content that meets real market needs and that evolves in line with the industry.
• Training that focuses on raising the profession's profile.à

Be among those who choose Quebec's most reputable educational institution specializing in the tourism, hotel and restaurant industry!

All but the following three programs are offered in French only:

• Advanced Culinary Arts (full-time program)
• Advanced Studies in International Hotel Management (full-time program)
• Wine and Spirit Certificate (continuing education)

Full-Time Programs

• Gestion touristique ─ Techniques de tourisme (Tourism Management) 414.A0 (DEC)
• Gestion du tourisme et de l’hôtellerie UQAM-ITHQ 7073(BAA)

Continuing Education

• Coordination d’événements et de congrès (AEC) 
• Guide accompagnateur (not offered in 2010-2011)
• Guide touristique de Montréal

Full-Time Programs

• Gestion en hôtellerie internationale ─ Techniques de gestion hôtelière (International Hotel Management) 430.A0 (DEC)
• Gestion du tourisme et de l’hôtellerie UQAM-ITHQ 7072 (BAA)
• Advanced Studies in International Hotel Management (advanced training) (program offered in English)

Continuing Education

• Coordination d’événements et de congrès (AEC)
• Superviseur en hôtellerie (formation à distance)

Full-Time Programs

• Cuisine professionnelle ─ Cuisine (Professional Cuisine) 5311 (DEP)
• Cuisine professionnelle italienne ─ Cuisine (Professional Italian Cuisine)  5311 (DEP)
• Cucina Italiana ─ Cuisine (Cucina Italiana Professional Training) 5311 (DEP)
• Formation supérieure en cuisine ─ Cuisine du marché (Advanced Culinary Arts) 5324 (ASP) (program offered in English)
• Pâtisserie professionnelle ─ Pâtisserie (Professional Pastry Making) 5297 (DEP)
• Service professionnel en restauration ─ Service de la restauration (Professional Restaurant Services)  5293 (DEP)
• Sommellerie professionnelle ─ Sommellerie 5314 (ASP)
• Gestion appliquée en restauration ─ Gestion d’un établissement de restauration (Applied Restaurant Management) 430.B0 (DEC)
• Gestion d'un établissement de restauration - cheminement ITHQ-Collège Montmorency (DEC)

Continuing Education

• Gestion de restaurant (AEC)
• Wine and Spirit (program offered in English)
• Découverte du vin I
• Découverte du vin II
• Analyse sensorielle des vins du monde 
• Hygiene and Food Safety (online training)
• Cuisine professionnelle et actualisée (offered in collaboration with
  Emploi-Québec, not offered in 2010-2011)
• Service de bar
• Service in Action (online training)

• The ITHQ difference
  
• Why did our students choose the ITHQ?
  
• Enthusiasm for the profession
  
• Work-study programs
  
• Wearing uniforms