Bachelor of Tourism Management

Vancouver Island University

Canada, Nanaimo

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Vancouver Island University

Canada , Nanaimo

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Application Fee

CAD 150

Campuses

Nanaimo

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines5-Sep-2023 31-Mar-2023

Apply to this program

Go to the official application for the university

Duration 4 year(s)

Tuition Fee

CAD 24,261 / year

Apply Date 31-Mar-2023

Next Intake 5-Sep-2023

Bachelor of Tourism Management

About

The Bachelor of Tourism Management (BTM) program builds on existing diploma programs in Recreation and Sport Management, Tourism Studies and Hospitality Management that stress career-entry skills. Students may apply to the third year of the degree program after completing a diploma in various fields including Recreation, Travel and Tourism, or Hospitality, Physical Education, and Outdoor Recreation.

The degree program will provide applied skills and concepts related to the design of tourism products and management of tourism services. The degree will focus on the development of management and entrepreneurial skills needed for people wishing to assume greater responsibilities within an organization, or for those wishing to start new enterprises.

Disciplines

Tourism

Recreation and Hospitality

Requirements

Entry Requirements

General Secondary Education Certificate

Career

The management of recreation and tourism services is a challenging career in this increasingly leisure-oriented society. Dynamic, creative, and innovative people are needed to plan, organize, and supervise recreation and tourism experiences in a variety of settings, and VIU's degree program prepares individuals for positions in areas, as follows.

Supervisory/Management positions: usually found in organizations where diploma graduates require continual upgrading of their leadership knowledge base to make strategic business decisions.
Independent entrepreneurs: small business opportunities in the tourism and recreation industries.
Front line-positions: where most people begin their career, these positions require an understanding of the industry and the ability to anticipate, respond to, and satisfy customer needs.

Examples of specific employment opportunities include:

Commercial Recreation and Tourism Enterprises, such as private tour companies, leisure related retail outlets, tourism attractions, health spas, fitness complexes.
Adventure Tourism, Outdoor Recreation and Park Management, providing nature-based leisure experiences like camping, wilderness experiences, risk recreation, as well as environmental education and managing the resources required for nature-based leisure.
Tourism Services,including destination resorts and hotels, theme parks, tourist attractions, convention and meeting business, and special events and festivals.
Tour Operations, including packaging, marketing and operation of tours, tour guiding and interpretation services.
Sport Management, Public Recreation and Tourism,including parks and recreation departments in municipalities and regional districts, government tourism agencies, community schools, recreation associations, and public recreation facilities.
Not-for-profit Agencies, including YM/YWCA, Boys and Girls Clubs, and others represented within our communities.
Accommodation and Food Services, including hotels, restaurants, resorts, and large food service companies providing management services to hospitals, universities and airlines.
Inclusive Leisure, involving the provision of recreation and tourism services to individuals or groups with special needs in settings such as hospitals, rehabilitation centres, mental health and community health centres, etc.

Co-operative Education

Co-op Fees for co-operative education and internships are due during the second month of each work term.

All fees and costs are subject to change without prior notice.

Work Placement Opportunities

Students in the third year of the degree will participate in either a Co-operative Education work term or an Internship. In order to receive a Co-operative Education designation, transfer students must have successfully completed two Co-op work terms in their diploma activity. Participation in the third Co-op work term is based on availability of space and academic performance with a minimum 3.0 ("B") grade point average.

Fee Information

Tuition Fee

CAD 24,261

Application Fee

CAD 150

How to Apply

Before You Apply

Explore VIU programs. Check the requirements for your specific program and gather your necessary documents for scanning:

Your official transcripts
Proof of English language proficiency
Certified English translation* of any documents issued in a language other than English
A copy of your passport (photo page)
Copy of High School Graduation Diploma (if available)
Copy of University Degree (If available)

*All documents must be translated by a certified translator or notarized if they are in a language other than English.

Applying

We strongly recommend submitting your application online. The application process for international students is different than for domestic students. The application below is for students who are NOT Canadian Citizen or Permanent Residents.

Scan all documents (in separate files)
Fill in the on-line International Application for Admission form which includes uploading your documents and selecting your method of payment.
Pay the $150 (CAD) non-refundable Application Processing Fee (Visa, Mastercard, and American Express are preferred. Cheque, money order, and electronic transfer also accepted).

Once you have submitted your online application you will receive an acknowledgment email with the receipt of payment.

Clarify what is considered official, academic records
Send original or certified translations of all your transcripts to:

International Admissions
Vancouver Island University
900 Fifth Street
Nanaimo, BC V9R 5S5
Canada

Note

Your Application will not begin to be processed until the $150 (CAD) Application Fee is received and all scanned required documents are uploaded.
For Master Programs, your Letter of Acceptance will not be issued until the $150 (CAD) Application Fee is paid and all original or certified documents are received.

After You Apply

Once your application fee has been paid and all of your documents have been received, your application will begin to be processed.

It can take from 2-8 weeks to process an application. Having all your documents scanned and attached to the online application decreases wait time. Note: Masters Programs and limited entry programs may take longer.

If you have met the admission requirements and have a competitive application, you will receive a Letter of Offer from international admissions. This letter will contain information on program start dates and instructions for payment of your tuition deposit. The tuition deposit is usually the equivalent of the first semester’s tuition.

In order to secure your place in a program, you must pay the deposit fee by the deadline date indicated in Letter of Offer. Once the deposit is paid an official “Letter of Acceptance” will be emailed to you. You will need this letter to apply for a study permit at a Canadian Embassy, Consulate, or High Commission.

Note

In some programs, due to space or enrolment limitations, admission does not guarantee that space will be available.
The first payment due date for new students is usually due 4 weeks after the date of offer.
VIU reserves the right to cancel any scheduled program or course if there is insufficient enrolment. In such cases, every reasonable effort will be made to notify you as early as possible.

Apply by Paper

VIU also accepts paper applications by mail. However, please note that paper applications will take longer to process.

Complete the printable International Application for Admission form.
Attached the non-refundable application fee of $150 is required.
Attach certified copies of all educational documents in the original language, and certified copies translated into English, if applicable.
Send or arrange to have an original copy of your TOEFL or IELTS results sent to Vancouver Island University, if required.
Printed applications and all supporting documents should be sent to:

International Admissions
Vancouver Island University
900 Fifth Street
Nanaimo, BC V9R 5S5
Canada