Business Administration Major in Travel & Tourism

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

This Program is designed to develop students’ understanding of various functional aspects of business and commerce. The program provides learners with the opportunity to develop their analytical, problem solving & decision-making skills through academic courses plus applied lab components. The program prepares graduates for entry positions, which ladder into supervisory/management in a broad range of business environments. These opportunities can be found in domestic & international business that include manufacturing, retail, medical, financial, government, and the tourism and hospitality industries. Students wishing to continue their studies have the potential to transfer their earned credits from this program to other higher learning institutions subject to the admissions policies of the receiving institute.
This Program consists of courses designed to prepare learners for a career in tourism industry sectors as well as with associations that provide different products and services to tourists. The program examines all sectors of tourism with a particular focus on best practices at all levels of employment and management.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

Upon successful completion of this program, the student will have reliably demonstrated the ability to:

• Analyze basic business issues and apply techniques to solve non-complex problems.
• Compare the various moral philosophies that make up ethics.
• Demonstrate confidence and competency with communication skills and team-working skills appropriate in a given context.
• Demonstrate knowledge of environmental concerns facing Canadian businesses.
• Demonstrate the ability to research and prepare academic papers at the undergraduate level.
• Evaluate critically the theories on business management and apply them to business scenarios.
• Evaluate the impact of increasing globalization of business on business decision-making.
• Recognize the interdisciplinary nature of business administration and proactively apply appropriate skills.
• Solve dilemmas by using ethical solutions.
• Understand the Canadian economic systems, concepts and application including global implications.
• Recognize emerging tourism industry trends and innovations.
• Describe the nature and characteristics of tourists.
• Explain industry infrastructures developments and needs.
• Discuss the international tourism marketplace.
• Demonstrate leadership and creativity in tourism industry activities.
• Solve dilemmas by using ethical solutions.
• Apply concepts of sustainability to tourism sectors.
• Explain product development and distribution.
• Integrate cross-cultural understanding in simulated workplace situations.
• Research the concepts and characteristics of tourism as an area of academic and applied study.
• Appraise the place of tourism in the communities and environments that it affects.
• Apply best practices in various tourism businesses in aspects of management, operations, human resources, and legal issues.
• Apply for employment and prepare a Cover Letter, Resume, and practice interview skills.
• Research, establish a consultancy partnership, and maintain communication throughout the project, including proposing a monitoring and audit strategy, documenting progress, conducting a final assessment, and engaging in professional networking to enhance the consultancy process and personal growth.
• Develop and deliver a well-structured speech by determining a clear speech goal aligned with audience needs, adapting content based on audience characteristics, gathering relevant information from credible sources, and organizing material to ensure clarity, accuracy, and persuasiveness.
• Exhibit professionalism in virtual and in-person business settings, including making a positive first impression, using appropriate communication etiquette, managing business logistics, maintaining a professional digital presence, and navigating social events effectively.
• Apply mathematical and financial concepts, including algebra, linear relationships, break-even analysis, interest calculations, and amortization tables, to effectively solve real-world business problems.