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This two-year diploma programÌýis designed to provide aÌýsolidÌýfoundationÌýof the skills and knowledge required to work in the corporateÌýtravelÌýbusiness, leisure, or cruise travel sectors. In this program, you willÌýunderstandÌýtheÌýtourism industry as a businessÌýwith an emphasisÌýon developing a service-driven attitude and honing business skills in marketing, sales and customer relations.

You will also acquireÌýknowledgeÌýinÌýnegotiation, risk management,ÌýlearnÌýindustry specific global distribution systems,Ìýdiscover local andÌýinternational tourism destinations and geography.

In semester two of the program, you can continue your studies in theÌýTourism ServicesÌýconcentrationÌýor switch toÌýtheÌýTourism –Services ManagementÌý-ÌýGlobal Tourism BusinessÌýconcentration.ÌýÌýSwitching is seamlessÌýwith a common first semester in both programs.

Graduates of Tourism – Services Management – Travel Services Specialization (TIS) with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher have an advanced entry pathway towardÌýHonours Bachelor of Commerce – Business Management (BBM).

• Strong communicators, extensive soft skills

• Solid core knowledge and technical skills

• Understand sector needs, including business management, analytics and technologyÌý

• See the industry as a way of life and value lifelong learning

• Globally savvy

As part of your program credit hours, you will complete 315 hours of field placement in the third semester. You'll receive assistance from your professor, but it is your responsibility to confirm a placement upon successful completion of all second semester courses before accepting a field placement position.