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Diploma of Global Leadership in Sustainable Tourism
- North Vancouver, Canada
- 1.33 years
- English
- On campus
- Diploma
About the program
A post-baccalaureate diploma on sustainable tourism leadership for bachelor-degree holders.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: no
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (3): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Develop foundational knowledge in Global Leadership in Sustainable Tourism. Apply skills related to Courses cover tourism and climate change
- environmental stewardship
- food sovereignty. Interpret relevant evidence and communicate findings within the discipline.
Career outcomes
- Destination management
- Destination steward
- Event or conference planner
- Hotel operations manager
- Human resources management
- Sustainable tourism coordinator
Curriculum
- Courses cover tourism and climate change
- environmental stewardship
- food sovereignty
- policy advocacy
- community engagement and ethical business management
- plus two electives such as international ecotourism
- convention management or hotel operations. A 420-hour full-time practicum in the tourism industry is included.
Entry requirements
Academic
- A bachelor degree from a recognised university
- Plus program-specific requirements shown on the program page
- No minimum grade published on general pages
- Additional academic criteria: Bachelor's degree
- No minimum grade published on general pages.
Accepted academic background
Bachelor's degree from a recognised university (post-baccalaureate), plus programme-specific requirements, check the programme page
Language tests
- IELTS 6.5
- TOEFL iBT 83
- PTE Academic 61
- Duolingo 120
Documents you’ll need
- Completed Application
- Official Academic Transcripts
- Passport or Identity Document
- Secondary School Completion Evidence
- Proof of Funds for Study Permit
How to apply
- Review the Global Leadership in Sustainable Tourism admission requirements and the current intake deadline. Complete the application through the institution's international admissions service. Prepare academic transcripts and evidence of previous qualifications. Provide English language test results if required. Submit the supporting documents requested by admissions. Confirm the applicable application fee before submitting the application. Review any admission offer and complete the required acceptance steps. Prepare the appropriate student immigration application if necessary.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $17,615 CAD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $135 CAD |
| Deposit | $2,000 CAD |
Program details
| Campus | North Vancouver |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Global & Community Studies |
| Department | School of Tourism Management |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 60 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 3 |
| Scholarship note | Potential Capilano University scholarship or funding opportunities may be relevant to Global Leadership in Sustainable Tourism. Confirm the award, international eligibility, funding level, and application dates with the institution. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
January 2027
Applications closed
3 Sept 2026
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May 2027
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September 2027
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3 Sept 2026
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Frequently asked questions
The program takes 1.33 years.
Tuition is $17,615 CAD per year. The application fee is $135 CAD. The deposit is $2,000 CAD. The estimated living cost is $40,500 CAD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 83, PTE Academic 61, Duolingo 120.

