Bachelor of Tourism Management in Nanaimo Canada | Vancouver Island University

The Bachelor of Tourism Management degree expands upon the foundational skills acquired in hospitality, tourism, and outdoor recreation diploma programs. Through hands-on community projects and two paid co-op terms, students establish professional networks while gaining practical experience.

Graduates pursue rewarding careers across diverse sectors including adventure tourism, commercial recreation, tour operations, non-profit organizations, and accessible leisure services. VIU's Tourism degree equips students with competitive advantages in this rapidly expanding field.
The BTM program enhances prior diploma studies in Recreation and Sport Management, Tourism Studies, and Hospitality Management that emphasize workplace-ready competencies. Applicants with diplomas in Recreation, Travel and Tourism, Hospitality, Physical Education, or Outdoor Recreation can enter directly into the third year of this degree program.

This program delivers practical knowledge for creating tourism experiences and overseeing tourism operations, while cultivating leadership and business development skills. It prepares graduates for advanced organizational roles or launching new ventures in the tourism sector.