Tourism Management Thompson Rivers University

Overview

Throughout this Tourism Management program from Thompson Rivers University develop an understanding of tourism as both an industry and an important sociocultural activity in today’s increasingly mobile world.

You’ll find out how to develop and manage tourism businesses with entrepreneurial spirit, and to contribute to community development in a way that is environmentally, socially and economically sustainable. Develop strong management skills to thrive in public, non-profit, and commercial sector organizations—or to join tourism’s dynamic entrepreneurial scene by creating or growing new ventures of your own.

Why pursue a Bachelor of Tourism Management at TRU?

• Go on field trips that include project-based learning
• Attend seminars, workshops, job fairs and career mentoring events on campus where you can meet potential employers
• Enhance your education with co-op opportunities that provide career-related work experience
• Participate in case competitions and regional and national conferences
• Engage with TRU alumni working in related fields
• Complete the Leadership in Environmental Sustainability Certificate to earn recognition for the knowledge, skills, awareness and attitudes of an environmentally sustainable citizen
• Complete the Global Competency Certificate to earn recognition for the knowledge, skills, awareness and attitudes of a globally minded citizen
• Gain a global perspective with Study Abroad opportunities and by learning alongside classmates from around the world
• Graduate with industry-specific experience—BTM grads obtain 500 hours of relevant work experience prior to graduation

Career opportunities:

The unique combination of theory and practice produces competent graduates who quickly apply the skills they gained as students to their careers:

• Adventure tourism entrepreneur or business manager
• Commercial Aviation
• Consultant to businesses, organizations, communities, and governments
• Culinary Campus Manager
• Director of Brand Strategy
• Director of Operations
• Event and Sponsorship Coordinator
• Food and Beverage Manager
• Front Desk Clerk/Receptionist
• Guest Services Manager
• Hotel General Manager
• Lodge Manager