The ITHQ offers three exclusive Signature programs that lead to a Diploma of College Studies (DCS):

• Gestion touristique ─ Techniques de tourisme (Tourism Management) 414.A0 (DEC)
• Gestion en hôtellerie internationale ─ Techniques de gestion hôtelière (International Hotel Management) 430.A0 (DEC)
• Gestion appliquée en restauration ─ Gestion d’un établissement de restauration (Applied Restaurant Management) 430.B0 (DEC)

Focusing on the development of managerial skills in tourism, international hotel management, and restaurant services, these value-added programs offer many advantages:

• Dynamic pedagogical methods based on the work-study format, including situational exercises or simulations that reflect industry practices;
• Acquiring strong management skills, particularly human resources skills;
• Specific emphasis on general knowledge, interpersonal communication and language proficiency;
• Familiarity with technological tools used by the industry;
• Addition of practical courses that allow students to acquire an overview and general knowledge of related sectors (cuisine, service, bar service; sommellerie, food science, food chemistry).

Consult the COLLEGE EDUCATION: ADMISSION page (French only) to find out how to register for each of these unique programs.

Please note that the ITHQ, in partnership with UQAM, also offers an integrated DCS/Bachelor's degree program in Tourism and Hotel Management (French only). It allows students to complete a college-level vocational program and a university-level Bachelor's degree in this field in five years, rather than six