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Diploma of Tourism Destination Development
- Kamloops, Canada
- 2 years
- English
- On campus
- Diploma
About the program
A 48-credit diploma in tourism destination development for degree holders.
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 Tourism Destination Development
- Solve subject-relevant problems
- and communicate results effectively. Suggested learning areas: Forty-eight credits: 27 of core courses (academic
- Technical writing
- Tourism fundamentals.
Career outcomes
- Career advancement and change within tourism
Curriculum
- Forty-eight credits: 27 of core courses (academic and technical writing
- Tourism fundamentals
- Statistics or geographic analysis
- Tourism marketing
- Cultural issues
- Policy and planning
- Research methods)
- 18 Of upper-level specialty electives and a 3-credit capstone with an e-portfolio. A practicum or co-op work term is required.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Completed bachelor degree from a recognised institution
- Some programmes need English or mathematics prerequisites that can be completed at the start.
Accepted academic background
Completed bachelor's degree (post-baccalaureate diploma admission), Applied Data Science needs relevant quantitative background.
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts.
How to apply
- Check the programme's entry requirements and the international deadline (January Oct 1
- May Feb 1
- September May . Apply online through EducationPlannerBC at apply. Educationplannerbc. Ca/tru. The 100 CAD application fee is paid by credit card. Submit the completed bachelor degree transcripts and English test results. Contact iapply@tru. Ca with questions. Receive the offer and pay the tuition deposit stated in the offer letter (3
- 000 CAD for continuing post-baccalaureate students). A valid study permit and medical insurance are required.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $22,214 CAD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $100 CAD |
| Deposit | $4,400 CAD |
Program details
| Campus | Kamloops |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Faculty of Adventure, Culinary Arts and Tourism |
| Department | Tourism Management |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 48 |
| 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
January 2027
Applications closed
1 Nov 2026
ClosedProgram starts
September 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 2 years.
Tuition is $22,214 CAD per year. The application fee is $100 CAD. The deposit is $4,400 CAD. The estimated living cost is $23,448 CAD.

