Capilano University

Bachelor of Tourism Management Degree

Capilano University

Faculty:Faculty of Global & Community Studies
Degree:Bachelor
Field of Study:Tourism and Travel Services Management
Length:4 Year(s)
Cost per year:*
National: $6,956

Cost shown is for Year 1 and includes fees.



Scholarships:14
Careers:Accommodation Service ManagersHotel Managers

Description:

The Bachelor of Tourism Management degree at CapU will give you the business, human resources, financial management and communication skills to succeed in a competitive and changing industry. 

A degree in tourism management broadens your understanding of the global issues, impacts and challenges facing the tourism industry and prepares you to be effective in complex decision-making situations. 

CapU is passionate about the delicate and thriving hospitality and tourism management industry in beautiful British Columbia as we welcome so many students from across the country and worldwide. 

Courses emphasize sustainability, community engagement, global consciousness and experiential learning with elective course options to earn hotel and resort management or adventure tourism concentrations. 

We encourage students to take advantage of international student exchanges through a field school, or a study abroad semester with one of our global partner institutions to get real-life work experience in the hospitality and tourism industries. 

Careers:  

  • Event coordinator 
  • Hotel operations manager 
  • Marketing manager 
  • Reservations supervisor 
  • Sales manager 
  • Tourism information officer 
  • Travel designer 

Prerequisites:

These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.

    High School Requirements 

    • High school graduation 
    • English Studies 12 (C) or 
    • English 12 (C) 
    • English First Peoples 12 (C) or 
    • EDT=ENGL 100 
    • Principles of Math 11 (C) or 
    • Pre-calculus 11 (pass) or 
    • Foundations of Math 11 (C) or 
    • BMTH 044 (C) or 
    • BMTH 048 (C) or 
    • MATH 096 (C) or 
    • MATH 097 (C) or 
    • Applications of Math 12 (pass) or 
    • Foundations of Math 12 (pass) or 
    • Principles of Math 12 (pass) or 
    • Pre-calculus 12 (pass) or 
    • BMTH 054 (pass) or 
    • BTEC 115 (B-) 

    Current high school students 

    Grade 12 students can apply for conditional admission based on their final Grade 11 and/or interim Grade 12 marks by uploading their most recent grades (e.g., unofficial transcript or a report card) through EducationPlannerBC. Final admission depends on high school graduation and meeting the specific requirements of the program. 

    Note: Applicants from B.C high schools must release their grades to CapU via the BC Ministry of Education at Student Transcripts Services (STS) as soon as possible. 

    Application Notes :

    English is the language of instruction at CapU. All applicants are required to demonstrate competence in the English language prior to admission. If English is not your first language or you've received your education in a language other than English, you must meet our English Language Requirements.

    Additional Admission Requirements:

      Students who have completed 30 credits or a 30-credit tourism management, hospitality management, or related certificate can apply for direct entry into the second year of the Bachelor of Tourism Management. Students are to have a minimum CGPA of 2.0 and meet program entry requirements. 

      Students who have completed 60 credits or a 60-credit tourism management, hospitality management, or related diploma from a recognized post-secondary institution can apply for direct entry into the third year of the Bachelor of Tourism Management (BTM) program. Students who were admitted into their home institution with an IELTS or equivalent of 6.0 or higher and studied in English for the duration of the program are deemed to have met the ELR for the BTM. Students are to have a minimum CGPA of 2.0 and meet the program requirements. 

      * We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.

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