The Tourism Studies Diploma Program Vancouver Island University

Program Description

This program is offered as a mandatory Co-operative Education format with four academic semesters and two paid Co-op placements. The focus of this program is on the provision of leisure experiences for domestic and international visitors. The program assesses the impact of tourism on individuals, communities, and the environment in order to develop best practices for sustainable tourism development. The features of the program include the provision of applied skills and knowledge, direct leadership experience, a co-operative education model (paid employment), and small class sizes. The program prepares students for career entry; however, students interested in further studies can apply to the Bachelor of Tourism Management degree.

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