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Diploma of Tourism and Destination Management

Selkirk College

  • Nelson, Canada
  • 2 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • Diploma

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Selkirk College campus

About the program

Two-year experiential diploma blending sustainability, community and business strategy in tourism, studied in Nelson.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: yes
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights: yes
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Apply core principles of Tourism and Destination Management
  • solve subject-relevant problems
  • and communicate results effectively. Suggested learning areas: Two-year diploma in five themed terms: tourism for people
  • place
  • planet.

Career outcomes

  • Tourism and hospitality careers with employers across B.C. and Canada
  • destination management

Curriculum

  • Two-year diploma in five themed terms: tourism for people
  • place and planet
  • destination marketing and brand management
  • financial accounting
  • Indigenous rights and tourism sustainability
  • outdoor recreation operations
  • food systems
  • guest service
  • cost controls and BC craft and culture
  • with field studies
  • a work term and a capstone.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • BC senior secondary school diploma or equivalent
  • or age 19 or over as a mature student
  • plus programme prerequisites such as Grade 12 English at 60 to 67 percent
  • a portfolio or an audition where required. International applicants meet the programme's English requirement (IELTS 6.0 overall
  • no band below 5.5
  • unless the programme states a higher score). Advanced diplomas require a related diploma or degree (about 60 credits).

Accepted academic background

BC senior secondary school diploma or equivalent, or age 19 or over; programme prerequisites; Human Services diplomas allow entry to year 2 after a Selkirk related certificate within five years

Language tests

  • IELTS 6.5 (no band less than 6.0)
  • IELTS Academic 6.5

Documents you’ll need

  • Academic Transcripts

How to apply

  1. Check the programme entry and English requirements; most programmes accept applications up to 12 months before the start ( Apply online through EducationPlannerBC or with the Selkirk application package and pay the 100 CAD application fee. Email transcripts
  2. test scores
  3. passport ID page and resume if applicable. Receive a conditional letter of acceptance showing tuition. Pay tuition and fees (due on acceptance) to receive the unconditional offer; the seat deposit equals one 15-week semester's tuition and is non-refundable for new students. Apply for a study permit with a provincial attestation letter (PAL).

Other costs

Tuition per year$16,572 CAD
Application fee$100 CAD
Deposit$40,020 CAD

Program details

CampusTenth Street Campus
Faculty or schoolHospitality & Tourism
DepartmentTourism and Destination Management
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value_
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay_
Scholarship noteInstitutional scholarships or awards may be available to eligible applicants. Confirm program-specific eligibility, funding and application deadlines.

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 2 years.