Aboriginal Tourism Management
Program Description
This program prepares students for an exciting career in the Indigenous tourism industry, which continues to grow across Canada. Building on the foundational NEC certificate program in Aboriginal Tourism Operations, students learn about managing a small business in the tourism sector. Coursework includes marketing, organizational dynamics, human resource management, and business law followed by a practicum placement to apply their skills and knowledge at a tourism company based in Metro Vancouver.
Program Summary
Length: |
9 Months |
Offered: |
September to July |
Credits: |
60 |
Credential: |
Diploma |
Format: |
Full-time |
Schedule: |
Monday to Friday, 9am-4 pm |
Practicum: |
4 weeks |
Transferability: |
· 48 credits to Capliano University · 60 credits to Royal Roads University |
University Transfer
The Aboriginal Tourism Diploma is transferable to the Bachelor of Tourism Management at Capilano University and Bachelor of Arts in Global Tourism Management at Royal Roads University.
Career Path
Graduates from this program have become employed in the tourism industry as tour guides or customer service agents. Other graduates have pursued their entrepreneurial spirit and became self-employed as a tourism owner and operator.
Admission Requirements
- Successful completion of ATO Certificate or equivalent
- Minimum "C" grade in TSM 105 (Computer Applications)
- Minimum "C" grade average in ATO program
- Minimum of 3 months employment experience in tourism operations
- Interview with Program Coordinator
Course Schedule
Term 1 - September
Course Code |
Course Name |
Credits |
TSM 220 |
Marketing |
5 |
TSM 211 |
Financial Management in Tourism I |
5 |
TSM 214 |
Organizational Dynamics |
5 |
TSM 223 |
Human Resource Management |
5 |
TSM 218 |
Project Management Field Experience |
5 |
ENG 201 |
Business Communications |
Term 2 - January
Course Code |
Course Name |
Credits |
TSM 226 |
Financial Management in Tourism II |
5 |
TSM 216 |
Tourism Business Law |
5 |
TSM 224 |
Small Business Development |
5 |
TSM 228 |
Business Development Field Experience |
5 |
Term 3 - April
Course Code |
Course Name |
Credits |
TSM 227 |
Practicum Preparation Seminar |
5 |
TSM 229 |
Practicum |
5 |
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Tuition & Fees
Tuition: |
$5,350.00 |
Fees: |
$150.00 |
Books: |
$1,507.96 |
UPass: |
$451.00 |
Total Cost: |
$7,458.96 |
This program has been approved by the registrar of the Private Training Institutions Branch (PTIB) of the Ministry of Advanced Education, Skills & Training.
For more information, contact:
Admissions Department
(604) 873-3772 Ext. 328
admissions@necvancouver.org