Capilano University - Tourism Management Diploma and DegreePrograms

These are exciting times in the tourism industry, with the world quite literally “opening up”.  The 2010 Vancouver/Whistler Winter Olympics are less than three years away, and Capilano University in North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada is a wonderful place to learn tourism management!

Capilano University is a public university with 3 campuses. Capilano University's main campus is in North Vancouver, nestled on the slopes of the North Shore and only a 20-minute drive from downtown Vancouver. The beauty of its natural environment and the quality of education attract students from around the world.

The diploma in Tourism Management for International Students is a full-time accelerated two-year program that combines Tourism and Hospitality courses and is open to international students only.

Our Diploma in Tourism Management for International students offers:
- small class size (25-35 students), who learn together over the 2 year program
- high quality, full-time instruction (and language support)
- an International credential in Tourism Management
- experiential learning with guest speakers, and many field trips (including Whistler!)
- an eight week work experience in Canada
- access to our Tourism Management degree

This diploma program educates students in the tourism management skills necessary for success in all tourism sectors - attractions, travel trade, hospitality, transportation, adventure tourism, conferences, and special events.

Our attached brochure lists all courses but we offer specialty tourism courses such as Special Events, and Cross Cultural Tourism, in addition to more typical courses such Marketing, Finance, Research, and Information Systems.  We encourage environmental stewardship and global awareness.

The eight-week practicum provides the opportunity to the students to increase their knowledge and confidence with hands-on Canadian tourism industry work experience.  Our practicum preparation course ensures student readiness for this industry opportunity!

International students who have successfully completed six months of study are eligible to work in Canada while completing their studies.
Students who complete the Diploma program may be able to work in Canada for three years after graduation, and students who have graduated in the tourism field and found related employment in BC may be eligible to apply for Canada’s PNP (Provincial Nominee Program).

Upon completion of the Diploma Program (2 years, 60 credits) and meeting entrance requirements, students may choose to continue their studies towards our well-recognized Bachelor’s Degree in Tourism Management offered at Capilano University (2 more years; additional 60 credits).

For further information about our programs and application procedures, please visit our University’s website:  www.capilanou.ca and specifically our Tourism Management (International) site at www.capilanou.ca/programs/international-tourism/Home.html