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BCIT Tourism Management Associate Certificate

Note: The Tourism Management Associate Certificates are currently under review. New courses are in development that will either replace or complement existing courses. No new applications for the program will be accepted until the review is complete. If you are currently registered in the associate certificate you will be able to complete the program either by completing your course profile or through approved substitution.

BCIT's tourism management program focuses on the business of tourism, and will prepare you for a leadership role in B.C. second largest industry. You will also develop a solid understanding of core business concepts including marketing, finance, and leadership.

Tourism is fast becoming a top economic driver in the province of British Columbia. With the provincial tourism industry growing, there is an increased need for top notch tourism graduates. BCIT will provide you with the job ready skills to become a leader in the tourism industry, both globally and locally.

Going to university or college is a life-changing experience. A BCIT marketing tourism education will provide you with a solid well rounded business toolbox that will provide you with the knowledge and leadership essentials to create the career path of your choice.
BCIT TOURISM MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATE CERTIFICATE
BCIT Credential: BCIT Associate Certificate
Program Length: Course by course, Part-time
Program Start: September, January, April
Location: Burnaby Campus, Downtown Vancouver
Number of Courses: 8 courses, 24 credits
Total Tuition/Cost: Pay Course-by-Course
Laddering Options: Tourism Management

Program Entry

Program declaration

To determine if the courses you intend to take will be applied towards a credential you must declare your program. This ensures that BCIT is aware of your intent to complete the program as it is currently outlined.

Program declaration enables you to declare a program of study and outline the courses you plan to complete to meet the program requirements. Program declaration also provides the opportunity to apply for transfer credit. Upon approval, a confirmation letter will be mailed to you outlining your program of study.

To declare your program, please submit the Part-time Program Declaration form [PDF]. This form is also available at Student Information and Enrolment Services. Please allow approximately six to eight weeks for processing.

Costs & Supplies

Financial assistance

Financial assistance may be available for this program. For more information, please contact Student Financial Aid and Awards.

Courses

Program matrix

1. Required Courses: Credits
  MKTG 1102 Essentials of Marketing 3.0
  TOUR 1250 Retail Travel Sales and Marketing
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3.0
  TOUR 1260 Foundations of Tourism
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4.0
  TOUR 2302 Travel and Tour Management
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2.0
  TOUR 2307 Resort and Hotel Marketing
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3.0
  TOUR 3320 Meetings, Conventions and Incentive Travel
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3.0
 
2. Complete 6.0 credits from the following list of electives: Credits
  FUND 2220 Events that Build Capacity: Taking Events One Step Further
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3.0
  MKTG 1051 Search Marketing & SEO 1.0
  MKTG 1112 Customer Relations 3.0
  MKTG 1120 Event Planning 3.0
  MKTG 1123 Sustainable Event Management Operations 3.0
  MKTG 1219 Professional Sales 1 3.0
  MKTG 1352 Electronic Marketing 3.0
  MKTG 1550 Social Media for Business 3.0
  MKTG 1552 Social Media Marketing 3.0
  MKTG 2203 Marketing Communications Essentials 3.0
  MKTG 2225 Project Management in Marketing 3.0
  MKTG 2550 New Media Public Relations & Strategic Communications
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3.0
  MKTG 2554 Social Media for Marketing and Brand Managers
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3.0
  MKTG 3406 Brand Innovation and Development 3.0
  MKTG 4434 Brand From The Inside - Out
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3.0
 
Total Credits: 24.0

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Transfer credit

Do you have credits from another BC/Yukon post-secondary school? Do you want to know if they transfer to courses here at BCIT? Check out BCIT's Transfer Equivalency Database to find out.

Graduating & Jobs

Apply for graduation

Upon successful completion of all program requirements, complete an Application for BCIT Credential [PDF] and submit to Student Information and Enrolment Services.

Allow approximately six to eight weeks for processing.

All financial obligations to the Institute must be met prior to issuance of any credential.

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