
Overview
Highlights
In the first year of the diploma in Innovation and Entrepreneurship in Tourism at Thompson Rivers University , they will gain an overview of the industry; demonstrate understanding of issues fundamental in tourism planning, marketing, and service provision; and gain an awareness of central issues related to tourism’s engagement with culture and the natural environment, as well as exploring the experiential dimensions of this phenomenon.
In the second, specialized year, they will master research skills; gain competencies relevant for creating, designing, operating, and evaluating events and festivals; and develop an understanding of the place of festivals and events within the larger tourism field and within contemporary culture.
Careers
Employment opportunities are similar to those for graduates of our existing concentration in Festivals and Events in our Bachelor of Tourism Management (BTM) program. Our BTM has a good employment success rate.
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Visit official programme websiteProgramme Structure
Courses included:
- Business, Professional and Academic Composition
- Marketing and Customer Service
- Environmental Issues in Tourism
- Tourism Policy and Planning
- Research in Tourism
- Culture and Place
- Experience Design
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Visit official programme websiteKey information
Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Credits
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Disciplines
Entrepreneurship Innovation Management Tourism & Leisure View 23 other Masters in Entrepreneurship in CanadaExplore more key information
Visit official programme websiteAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- An undergraduate degree from any discipline
- English Language Proficiency:Students who have completed their studies in a country where English is not an official language will be required to provide proof of English language proficiency. This can be achieved by meeting one of the following:
- TOEFL minimum of 570 (paper-based with a TWE 4.5) or 88 (iBT) with no section below 20
- IELTS Min overall score of 6.5 with no subtest score below 6.0
- MELAB with a minimum of 8
- CAEL – Minimum overall score of 70 with no subtest below 60
- Accuplacer
- ESAL 0570 and ESAL 0580 with a minimum grade of C+ in both
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Visit official programme websiteTuition Fee
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International
18840 CAD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 9420 CAD per semester during 24 months. -
National
6150 CAD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 3075 CAD per semester during 24 months.
Living costs for Kamloops
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.