Business Administration Major in Travel and Tourism Management

This program develops students’ understanding of the various functional aspects of business and commerce, with focus on Canada’s dynamic tourism industry. As the travel and tourism sector constantly innovates and grows, the program responds to the need for global-minded professionals with business skills and insight.   Graduates of this program are eligible for admission to Capilano University’s Bachelor of Tourism Management.

Program focus:

• Business management global
• Business and tourism
• Human resources management in tourism
• Destination marketing
• Ethics and sustainable tourism
• Accounting for business and tourism
• Principles of economics
• Sales and relationship management
• Service leadership

Admission Requirements:

• Applicants must provide a valid photo ID or birth certificate
• Applicants must hold a high school diploma or be at least 19 years of age
• Students under the age of 19 require their parent or guardian’s signature
• Student must complete an intake with Admissions team member

Mandatory criteria for all applicants:

• Meet one of the English Proficiency requirements
  • BC high school communications 12 – minimum C+ (67-72%) (or equivalent in another
  • school system) or;
  • TOEFL PBT score 500, or CBT 173, or iBT 61 or;
  • IELTS – minimum overall band test score 6 or;
  • CLB (Canadian Language Benchmark) 7 or;
  • Successfully complete the Eton College Placement Test or;
  • Successfully complete the Eton College Business Environment Communications Program.
• Medical insurance coverage and
• Received approval from the Registrar

Some of your career options include:

• Bed and Breakfast Owner/Operator
• Campground Operator
• Casino Slot Attendant
• Hotel Concierge
• Customer Service Director
• Director of Sales and Marketing
• Front Desk Agent
• Gate/Cash Attendant
• General Manager
• Heritage Interpreter
• Recreation/Activity Director (Cruise Ships)
• Reservations Sales Agents
• Retail Supervisor
• Ride Operator
• Sales Manager
• Small Business Owner/Operator
• Special Events Coordinator
• Ticket Office Supervisor
• Tour Guide
• Tour Operator
• Tourism/Visitor Information Counsellor
• Travel Agency Manager
• Travel Trade Sales Manager
• Travel Writer/Photographer
• Visitor Information Centre Advisor/Supervisor
• Executive Assistant
• Marketing Assistant
• Assistant Manager

Program duration: 67 Weeks (18 Months)/ 1466 Hours

Credential provided: Diploma

“Eton College supports students from the beginning ‘til the end. From my experience here, I learned to think outside the box, to be a leader, to work in teams, and to hone my communication skills.”
– Joanna, graduate of Business Administration Major in Travel and Tourism Management

The Business Administration Major in Travel and Tourism Management program was reviewed and approved by the registrar of the Private Training Institutions Branch (PTIB) of the BC Ministry of Advanced Education, Skills & Training.

Reserve a slot now! Call 1-604-677-3866 to speak with an Eton College representative.