Education and Training Awards 2020

Jun20586 Best Hospitality & Tourism Post Secondary Education Institution - Ontario “Inspired by Industry. Driven by Student Success.” The team at Toronto School of Management (TSoM) have made this their business model, appealing to those for whom traditional education is too academic an approach. Students thrive under the team’s guidance, exploring ways to practically apply what they are learning about. We take a closer look to find out more. As people have become more specialised in their work, the need for more specific courses has become apparent. Those wanting to enter into the world of management can do no better than explore the options provided by TSoM. The team here are guided by the needs of industry professionals, meaning that students are prepared for precisely what the world of work requires. TSoM has become regarded as one of the best private career colleges for international students which provides career guidance for students, as well as a guaranteed professional co-op placement with one of its hundred industry partners. Its state-of-the-art campus in downtown Toronto can accommodate over a thousand full-time students, providing a range of exciting opportunities. The school’s co-op diploma programs in business, hospitality & tourism management, along with ACCA and other professional development courses, form the heart of the business, effortlessly combining academic and practical hands-on experience so that students can take their careers to the next level. The team take great care in the design of these programs, believing that the way they do things is as important as what they do. While many institutions establish patterns and ways of working that will last for years, the team at TSoM know that no learning experience can be static, and that constant improvement must be a priority for the team. Some tools used will be obsolete in a year or two, but the team must prepare students for the jobs of tomorrow. The academic team work tirelessly to ensure that programs are enhanced and kept up to date with the latest needs of businesses. Consultation is made with many organisations such as Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) Amazon Web Services (AWS), CompTIA, Digital Marketing Institute, Oracle Hospitality, QuickBooks and Tableau in order to ensure that the teaching is futureproof. The careers department at TSoM also has connections, with hundreds of companies ranging from local businesses to Fortune 500s on its books. Firms love the school’s ability to provide top-tier candidates from a diverse background. The co-op component of a student’s education is just another factor that sets learners apart in a crowded field. There are many public colleges and universities in the area, meaning that the team have had to work hard to provide something different. Studies can be taken in literally any area, which means that those who come to TSoM must be drawn in by the many unique opportunities that it provides. As COVID-19 has affected all businesses, so too have the TSoM team struggled to adapt to a new way of working. While all courses are currently being offered online, the lack of face-to-face contact with faculty and peers makes it far from an ideal solution. As the situation changes, the TSoM team will adapt to serve the needs of students best. The innovative approach that keeps TSoM constantly looking ahead has allowed them to achieve great things. While the firm has already proved itself as a pathway to different institutions and international companies, the team are already looking for the next leap. Fields such as artificial intelligence, big data, cybersecurity and digital marketing are set to become the school’s focus, working as always with the leading institutions in Canada and the rest of the world. For many, schooling is an academic issue, one which involves answering precise questions with theoretical answers. At TSoM, the chance has finally come to put theory into practice. Company: Toronto School of Management Name: Bernardo Riveros Contact: [email protected] Web address: http://www.torontosom.ca/ The school’s co-op diploma programs in business, hospitality & tourism management, along with ACCA and other professional development courses, form the heart of the business, effortlessly combining academic and practical hands-on experience so that students can take their careers to the next level.