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Bachelor of Nature-Based Tourism Management
University of Northern British Columbia
- Prince George, Canada
- 4 years
- English
- On campus
- Bachelor
About the program
Four-year arts degree in managing tourism and outdoor recreation in natural settings.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (3): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Apply core principles of Nature-Based Tourism Management
- Solve subject-relevant problems
- and communicate results effectively. Suggested learning areas: 120-credit
- Four-year programme with an Honours option
- Four specialisations: Marketing.
Career outcomes
- Business owner
- Guide outfitter
- Tourism manager
- Outdoor educator
- Recreation or camp director
- Economic development officer
- Park ranger
Curriculum
- 120-Credit
- Four-year programme with an Honours option and four specialisations: Marketing and Entrepreneurship
- Outdoor Education and Leadership
- Communities and Tourism
- and Environment and Society. Experiential learning includes outdoor learning
- Case studies
- Practicums
- Field schools and faculty-supervised research.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Secondary school graduation or recognised post-secondary study
- Assessed against BC high school admission standards through country-specific requirements (or a General Certificate of Education equivalent)
- Plus the required high school course equivalencies
- UNBC English language requirement unless exempt
- Competitive entry for Engineering
- Health Sciences
- Education and Social Work
- Transfer applicants need 15 transferable credit hours and a 2.0 GPA on the most recent 30 credits.
Accepted academic background
Secondary school graduation or recognised post-secondary study (country-specific requirements).
Language tests
- IELTS 6.5
- TOEFL iBT 90
- Duolingo 125
- PTE Academic 65
- IELTS 6.5
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts.
How to apply
- Check programme requirements
- International admission requirements by country and deadlines ( Apply online at (application fee 125 CAD). Send transcripts and documents: unofficial copies to admissions@unbc. Ca
- Official sealed copies by mail. Show English proficiency unless exempt. After an offer
- Pay the 9
- 000 CAD international admission deposit within two weeks (credited to tuition). Receive the Letter of Admission and apply for the study permit. Register for classes
- Attend orientation and collect ID card and U-Pass.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $31,529 - $32,116, $31,529 CAD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $125 CAD |
| Deposit | $6,300 CAD |
Program details
| Campus | Prince George |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Faculty of Business and Management |
| Department | Business and Management |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 120 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 3 |
| Scholarship note | Institutional scholarships or awards may be available to eligible applicants. Confirm program-specific eligibility, Funding and application deadlines. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
11 Jul 2027
239 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 4 years.
The next deadline is 11 Jul 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $31,529 - $32,116, $31,529 CAD per year. The application fee is $125 CAD. The deposit is $6,300 CAD. The estimated living cost is $15,420 CAD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 90, Duolingo 125, PTE Academic 65, IELTS 6.5.