Master of Arts in Tourism Management
The Master of Arts in Tourism Management program from Royal Roads University is for people with a background in tourism who want to inspire and lead change in the global tourism industry. Bring your passion, experience and ideas to your studies. And apply what you learn, while you work.
Duration
18 months
Starting Date
December, April, August
Tuition Fee
International: CAD 35,078 per full
Domestic: CAD 27,422 per full
Delivery
On Campus
Location
Victoria, Canada
About the program
This Tourism Management program from Royal Roads University will empower you to tackle some of the current economic, cultural and environmental challenges faced by the tourism industry.
Customize your education and align it with your desired career path through electives and several degree completion options.
You can also choose from the following three specializations:
- social entrepreneurship
- disaster and emergency management
- sustainability
Your studies will focus on three central themes: leadership, sustainable community development, and a global understanding of travel and culture. You’ll be learning alongside experts and students, who also work in the tourism industry.
Program outcomes
Once you have completed this program, you’ll be able to do the following:
- contribute to a sustainable and resilient tourism industry by leveraging your insights into global climate change and ethical tourism planning
- make marketing decisions that effectively connect tourism products, destinations and evolving customer expectations
- use organizational leadership skills to help others navigate change in complex environments
You’ll be prepared for careers in the following areas:
- policy and planning in destination marketing organizations or local and provincial governments
- tourism businesses
- the hospitality sector
- research and post-secondary institutions
- consulting
Courses
- Career Development
- Orientation to Tourism Graduate Studies
- Research Methodology
- Financial Analysis and Decision Making
- Systems Perspectives
- Tourism Leadership
- Sustainable Tourism Management
- Responsible Stewardship: An Examination of Ethics in Tourism
- Trends and Issues in Hospitality Management