General Program Description
The Tourism Management certificate program prepares students for careers in resorts, hotels, and other tourism operations. The program includes courses in tourism, business management, and related specialty courses as well as experiential and interdisciplinary learning opportunities. Students can also use the knowledge and skills acquired in this program to transfer into a bachelor degree in tourism management at other post-secondary institutions as well as the College of the Rockies Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Sustainable Business Practices.
Credentials Granted
Students can be admitted into a one-year certificate program or a two-year diploma program. Students in the two-year diploma program may exit with a certificate after completing all first-year requirements of the diploma program.
Certificate students are required to maintain a minimum course grade of C- (55 percent) in all program courses that contribute to the credential. BBA students are required to maintain a minimum course grade of C (60 percent) and an average course grade of C+ in all program courses that contribute to the BBA.
Industry-recognized certifications in the program include Foodsafe, Worldhost, CPR-C, Occupational First Aid Level 1, and Serving it Right.
Certificate
The Tourism Management certificate provides an academic foundation in tourism and business courses and is awarded on successful completion of the first year requirements of the diploma program. (30 credits)
Admission Requirements:
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Secondary school graduation (or equivalent)
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65% in English 12 or equivalent; refer to course equivalency information on the College website
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Recommended: Principles of Math 11, Foundations of Math 11, Applications of Math 12, MATH 080, or equivalent
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Recommended: basic computer skills
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Students are responsible for meeting the prerequisite requirements of electives taken in this program.
Flexible Assessment (FA): Yes
Credit can be awarded for one or more courses in this program through FA
Many of our programs and courses will allow you to transfer to other colleges and universities in Canada. You can also apply to get transfer credits from past courses that will go towards completing your program here at College of the Rockies.
If you would like to continue your studies our courses transfer to a wide number of Canadian colleges and universities. If you are transferring to a BC college or university visit the BC Transfer website to see if our courses transfer to that institution.
Year 1
Fall
This course is designed to teach non-accounting majors to understand the accounting records of a small business and/or to give them the opportunity to use an accounting software program. Concepts, terminology and principles are introduced at a basic level. Topics include revenue and expense recognition, cash vs. accrual accounting, the accounting cycle and analysis of financial statements and other financial information.
Prerequisites: English 12 or equivalent. Minimum grade of 65% in either Foundations of Math 11, Pre-Calculus 11, Calculus 11, Principles of Math 11, Applications of Math 12, MATH 080 or MATH 082 or equivalent is recommended.
Delivery Method: On-Campus Online
Credits: 3 | Length: 45 hours | Course Outline for ACCT-263
This course allows students to develop skills in the operation and applications of professional productivity software for the PC. Students use the four applications of the Microsoft Office 2013 suite: Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint. The theory component develops a broad and general understanding of current computer technology.
Prerequisites: None.
Delivery Method: On-Campus Online
Lab Required: Yes - please note courses with labs are charged an additional fee of $24.82 per course credit.
Credits: 3 | Length: 60 hours | Course Outline for COMP-153
English 100 focuses on composition for academic purposes and develops a student’s ability to write clearly and effectively. Students also learn the fundamentals of critical thinking, persuasive writing techniques (including rhetorical appeals and devices), scholarly research, and academic reading.
Prerequisites: Minimum 65% in English 12 or equivalent (refer to Course Equivalency Information on the College website)
Delivery Method: On-Campus Online Blended
Credits: 3 | Length: 45 hours | Course Outline for ENGL-100
This course provides an overview of management. It covers theory, process and practice of the four fundamental management skills: Planning, Organizing, Leading and Controlling, as well as the role of managers in organizations.
Prerequisites: English 12 or equivalent
Delivery Method: On-Campus Online
Credits: 3 | Length: 45 hours | Course Outline for MGMT-204
This course is an introduction to the tourism industry and explores its role in the economy. The eight sectors of the tourism industry are examined and factors that have affected the industry over time are analyzed. Students develop a travel destination package to learn the planning process involved in organizing a trip. Students also investigate career paths and consider potential opportunities in this exciting field.
Prerequisites: English 12 with a minimum grade of 65%
Delivery Method: On-Campus Online
Lab Required: Yes - please note courses with labs are charged an additional fee of $24.82 per course credit.
Credits: 3 | Length: 60 hours | Course Outline for TOUR-111
Winter
This course expands on the writing skills learned in COMC 101 or ENGL 100 and introduces the art of oral communication. The course presents functional communicative strategies that can be used in any workplace environment. Students gain practical experience through engaging and relevant activities and assignments that centre on gathering and summarizing information to produce successful proposals and reports, designing clear visuals with graphic illustrations, and developing speaking skills appropriate for informal and formal presentations and interviews.
Prerequisites: ENGL 100 or COMC101/150.
Delivery Method: On-Campus Online
Credits: 3 | Length: 45 hours | Course Outline for COMC-102
In this course students can discover and apply concepts to both explain and influence how people and their organizations work. Specific topics include motivation, perception, personality, emotions, communication, team dynamics, decision making, conflict and negotiation, power and organizational politics, leadership, organizational change and development, organization, and culture.
Prerequisites: English 12 or equivalent
Delivery Method: On-Campus Online
Credits: 3 | Length: 45 hours | Course Outline for MGMT-216
To gain an overview of the marketing process as it applies to marketing products and/or services in public, private and not-for-profit organizations. At the end of the course, the students should understand the four P's of marketing: Price, Place, Promotion and Product, and the interrelationships between marketing and overall business practices. This 45-hour course provides an introduction to other more advanced courses in the College of the Rockies Business program.
Prerequisites: English 12 or equivalent
Delivery Method: On-Campus Online
Credits: 3 | Length: 45 hours | Course Outline for MKTG-281
This course is designed for each student to obtain training/certification in a number of areas that are directly relevant to the field of Tourism. Units/Modules of this course will be offered throughout the semester during designated times and/or evenings and weekends.
Prerequisites: English 12 or equivalent with a minimum grade of 65% Students must have the Tourism Management Program (TMGT) declared as their program of study.
Delivery Method: On-Campus Online
Length: 45 hours | Course Outline for TOUR-160
The work experience provides workplace-based learning opportunities in an industry setting. This allows students to practice the principles and skills learned during classroom study and to develop industry competencies. Experiential learning provides the learner with more direct access to industry employees and managers, building networks and establishing career foundations.
Prerequisites: ENGL 100 and TOUR 111 with a minimum grade of C- (55%)
Delivery Method: On-Campus Online
Credits: 3 | Length: 155 hours | Course Outline for TOUR-231
Choose one of the recommended electives:
One of ECON 101, COMP 154, COMP 155, KTUN 100, POLI 100, STAT 106, any language course, any Fine Arts course; alternately, students may choose any elective in University Arts and Science or Business Management that supports their tourism management goals.