Overview

The Bachelor of Tourism Management Co-op program from Vancouver Island University is a continuation of the knowledge developed through the hospitality, tourism, and outdoor recreation diploma programs.

With community-based projects and two paid co-op semesters, students gain opportunities to forge valuable industry connections and experience.

Upon graduation students find exciting career opportunities in commercial recreation and tourism, adventure tourism, tour operations, not-for-profit agencies, and inclusive leisure. VIU’s Tourism degree gives students the leading edge in this high-demand and growing industry.

Career Opportunities

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.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Marketing Recreation Experiences

Co-operative Education Preparation

Risk Management and Legal Liability in Recreation

Diversity and Inclusion in Recreation

Organizing and Leading Recreation Activities

Program Planning

University Writing and Research

Business Computer Applications

Accounting for Non-Financial Managers

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-07-31 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-06-30 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Nanaimo, Canada

Disciplines

Management Studies Tourism & Leisure View 183 other Bachelors in Management Studies in Canada

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

General admission requirements apply.

Official transcript of grades from high school (and post-secondary institutions where applicable).

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

24473 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 24473 CAD per year during 48 months.
National

5092 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 5092 CAD per year during 48 months.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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