General Information
The tourism industry aims to double in size by 2015. Growth at this rate will require a well-educated workforce with diverse skill sets, which will create opportunities for tourism graduates.
Capilano University's Bachelor of Tourism Management Degree program prepares students for management positions within the tourism industry. The program emphasizes leadership, strategic and business management expertise, as well as industry specific skills in areas such as marketing research, promotions, product development, tourism policy and planning, and risk management.
The intent of the degree program is to provide the most up-to-date knowledge, innovations, technologies, and management techniques for managers and entrepreneurs in the tourism industry, and to provide advanced professional training for diploma holders in the workforce. The degree forms an integral part of the British Columbia Tourism Learning System.
This program is designed to accommodate full-time and part-time students. All courses needed for degree completion are offered at Capilano University.
Students who have already completed degrees or taken other college or university courses may apply to have those credits transferred towards the Capilano University Faculty of Tourism and Outdoor Recreation programs. To ensure a smooth transition, please provide the Registrar's Office with transcripts and course outlines when you apply. A student must complete at least:
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50% of the Faculty of Tourism and Outdoor Recreation requirements at Capilano University to receive a Capilano University diploma or certificate.
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25% of the Faculty of Tourism and Outdoor Recreation requirements at Capilano University to receive a Capilano University Tourism Management degree. For students transferring 60 credits or more from another institution to receive a Bachelor of Tourism Management degree from Capilano University, the student must complete 30 credits of course work at Capilano, including TOUR 440, and nine 300/400 - level Tourism required or elective courses.
Students who have completed a Capilano University diploma in Outdoor Recreation Management, Tourism Management, Tourism Management for International Students or Destination Resort Management are eligible to ladder into the BTM program with up to 60 credits. In the event that the English language requirement was waived for the diploma program, the language requirement as stated below must be achieved before acceptance into the BTM program.