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Master of Tourism Management

Royal Roads University

  • Victoria, Canada
  • 1.5 years
  • English
  • Hybrid
  • Master

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About the program

A four-year degree preparing sustainable tourism managers, With 500 hours of work experience.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: yes
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (3 years): yes
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Apply core principles of Tourism Management
  • Solve subject-relevant problems
  • and communicate results effectively. Suggested learning areas: Four years
  • 120 Credits. The first two years cover tourism
  • Business basics such as accounting.

Career outcomes

  • Hotel general manager
  • Resort manager
  • Tourism product developer
  • Event and sponsorship coordinator
  • Marketing manager
  • Lodge manager
  • Adventure tourism entrepreneur

Curriculum

  • Four years
  • 120 Credits. The first two years cover tourism and business basics such as accounting
  • Marketing and human resources
  • The final two years add a specialisation and a capstone. All students complete 500 hours of tourism work experience
  • With co-op available. Majors in adventure studies
  • Entrepreneurship or tourism studies.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • A four-year (or comparable) bachelor's degree from a recognised institution plus relevant work experience that varies by programme
  • Flexible admission combines education and experience. English proof required if English is not your first language.

Accepted academic background

Four-year (or comparable) bachelor's degree from a recognised institution plus relevant experience: MGM 2 years' full-time work, MA Environment & Management 2 years' work or volunteer, MA Global Leadership 3 years' leadership and cross-cultural experience, MA Tourism Management 2 years in tourism/hospitality (or 840-hour internship), MA Intercultural & International Communication evidence of master's-level ability. Flexible admission by longer work experience.

Language tests

  • IELTS 6.5 (no band below 6.5 in writing and speaking
  • TOEFL iBT 6.0 in listening and reading)
  • PTE Academic TOEFL iBT 88 (minimum 24 writing
  • Duolingo 20 listening
  • IELTS Academic 6.5

Other requirements

  • Interview required

Documents you’ll need

  • Completed application form
  • Bachelor degree certificate
  • Academic transcripts
  • Passport copy
  • English proficiency evidence
  • Curriculum vitae or resume
  • Personal statement
  • References and program-specific supporting documents when required.

How to apply

  1. Check the entry requirements and intake deadline on the programme page (official website 2. Apply online with an email log-in account
  2. List all post-secondary courses and pay the application fee (139. 43 CAD). Upload transcripts
  3. Personal statement
  4. Two reference letters
  5. Detailed resume
  6. English proof if English is not your first language and an international credential evaluation. Some programmes may ask for an interview. Receive the admission decision and accept the offer. A tuition deposit applies (5
  7. 000 CAD). Apply for the Canadian study permit with the offer and proof of funds.

Other costs

Tuition per year$27,050, $27,050 CAD
Application fee$139 CAD
Deposit$5,000 CAD

Program details

CampusColwood Campus, Greater Victoria
Faculty or schoolFaculty of Management / School of Tourism & Hospitality Management
DepartmentDepartment of Business and Management
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value36
Study paceFixed,Flexible
Post-study stay3 years
Scholarship noteRoyal Roads University may offer institutional, Merit-based, Departmental, Or international student scholarships to eligible applicants. Award value, Eligibility, And deadlines vary by program and intake.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    December 2026

    Applications closed

    7 Jun 2026

    Closed

Scholarships

Royal Roads University may offer institutional, Merit-based, Departmental, Or international student scholarships to eligible applicants. Award value, Eligibility, And deadlines vary by program and intake.

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Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 1.5 years.