• Tourism Management

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    Program Description

    This program has been approved by the Private Training
    Institutions Branch (PTIB) of the Ministry of Advanced
    Education and Skills Training.

     

    This program prepares students for a career in resorts, hotels, and other operations within the growing tourism industry. Throughout the program, students will complete courses in tourism, business management, and related specialty courses.Tourism Managment willprovide students with the necessary theory and practice required to become a leader in tourism industry.

    This program includes 50 weeks instructional courses and a practicum component of 4 weeks.

     

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    Admission Requirement

    BC Grade 12 or equivalent, or mature student status.

    English 10 with a minimum 60 percent or equivalent.

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    Program courses

    Title of Courses............................................................# of Hours

    Microeconomics........................................................................  45
    Macroeconomics........................................................................  45
    Introduction for marketing communications..........................45
    Organizational Behavior............................................................. 30
    Essentials of Marketing............................................................. 45
    Foundation of Tourism.............................................................. 60
    Principles of Management........................................................ 30
    Business Statistics..................................................................... 30
    Computer Applications in Marketing....................................... 30
    Accounting for Management.................................................... 60
    Sales Skills..................................................................................  30
    Event Management.................................................................... 30
    Tourism Venture Creation......................................................... 30
    Strategic Planning for Tourism................................................. 60
    International Tourism Sales...................................................... 30
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    Target Career Occupations

    Adventure tour guide

    Sales coordinator

    Guest services supervisor

    Lodging sales supervisor

    Attractions operations manager

    Guest relations manager

    Guest services coordinator

    Event planner, event manager