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Exploring new places allows you to discover a community's culture, cuisine, and traditions. Modern travelers value genuine connections and meaningful engagement with locals. For rural areas, tourism serves as a vital economic catalyst while bringing diversity to urban destinations. Career prospects in this field are virtually limitless.
The program offers adaptable scheduling options—part-time, full-time, or online—letting you balance work while pursuing your education.
Industry professionals craft unforgettable visitor experiences through innovative planning, destination enhancement, and sustainable business strategies. Living near the Rocky Mountains places us in one of the world's premier mountain destinations, recognized as a Biosphere Certified region. This Tourism Management program equips you for roles in resorts, hotels, and related operations with an emphasis on environmental and social sustainability.
Our classrooms mirror the industry's global nature, hosting students from 30+ countries—an invaluable perspective when examining tourism's influence, from small towns like Cranbrook to global hubs like Paris or Singapore. Combining academic coursework with hands-on training ensures you graduate with both theoretical knowledge and practical expertise.
Secondary school graduation or equivalent.
Minimum 65% in either English Studies 12, English First Peoples 12, ENGL 090, or equivalent.
Recommended:
Either Principles of Math 11, Foundations of Math 11, Applications of Math 12, MATH 080, Math 082 or equivalent
Basic computer skills
English Language Proficiency Requirements:
TOEFL iBT – TOEFL Internet-based test: Overall 80 with minimum 13 in Reading, 21 in Writing, 12 in Listening, 18 in Speaking
IELTS Academic – International English language testing system: Direct entry academic program requirements: Overall 6.0 with no band less than 6.0; Conditional admit requirements: Overall 6.0 with no band less than 5.5; English Language Program pathway: Less than 6.0 overall
CAEL-CE – Canadian Academic English Language (CAEL) Test: Computer Edition (CE) score of 60 overall (no sub-score less than 60)
Pearson Test of English (PTE Academic): PTE Academic – Academic overall 56