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postgraduate

Degree

Master of Arts in Tourism Management (Course-Based)

postgraduate

Degree

Master of Arts in Tourism Management (Course-Based)

Quick facts

  • Annual tuition (2023)

    $36,481 CAD

  • Application fee

    $129 CAD

  • Duration

    2 years

  • PGWP

    3 years

  • Min GPA

    3 out of 4.33

Highlights
Capstone Project
Field-Placement
Research Project
Thesis

These are mandatory and all come with course.

Options
Internship

These items are optional and you can choose them as you wish after applying for the course.

Deadlines

Term start& deadline Deadline
Fall-August 12-May-2024 2024-05-12
Spring-April 08-January-2024 2024-01-08
Fall-August 14-April-2023 2023-04-14
Winter-December 05-June-2023 2023-06-05

Overview

Master of Arts in Tourism Management

The Master of Arts in Tourism Management program is for people with a background in tourism who want to inspire and lead change in the global tourism industry. Bring your passion, experience, and ideas to your studies.

This program at Royal Roads University will empower you to tackle some of the current economic, cultural, and environmental challenges the tourism industry faces.

Customize your education and align it with your desired career path through electives and several degree completion options. You can also choose from the following three specializations:

  • social entrepreneurship
  • disaster and emergency management
  • sustainability

Your studies will focus on three central themes: leadership, sustainable community development, and a global understanding of travel and culture. You'll be learning alongside experts and students who also work in the tourism industry.

Estimate your cost

Residency
Count of person

$55,705

Total costs

yearly

Details


Cost of living 1 person $8,316
Accommodation 1 bed room $19,224
Tuition 1 person $36,481

Hourly wage

Min wage

16.75 CAD / 1 hour

in Canada every student can work 20 hour per week

Required documents

  • Official Transcripts
  • Statement of Intent
  • Letters of Reference
  • Detailed Resume
  • Language Proficiency test
  • Passport

Language requirements

GRE
not required
GMAT
not required

IELTS

7
6
listening
6.5
writing
6.5
speaking
6
reading

TOEFL

100
23
listening
26
writing
23
speaking
23
reading

PTE

68
60
listening
60
writing
60
speaking
60
reading

Cambridge

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listening
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writing
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speaking
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reading
Language pathway (conditional offer) is available

English Language

Equivalency

Program DurationCourses*Tuition

IELTS: 4.5

TOEFL iBT: 32 overall. Minimum sub-score requirements: Reading 3, Writing 13, Listening 3, Speaking 13

PTE-A: 38

DET: 70 (no band less than 65)

English for Academic Purposes 

Level 1

(EAP1)

12 weeks

(300 hours)

Integrated English Language Skills and Global Competency (15 hours per week)

Academic Reading Strategies (5 hours per week)

Academic Writing Strategies (5 hours per week)

$5,400

IELTS: 5.0 (min. 5.0 in Writing)

TOEFL iBT: 45 overall. Minimum sub-score requirements: Reading 7, Writing 17, Listening 6, Speaking 15

PTE-A: 42

DET: 80 (no band less than 75)

 

English for Academic Purposes

Level 2

(EAP2)

 

12 weeks

(300 hours)

Integrated English Language Skills and Global Competency (15 hours per week)

Academic Reading Strategies (5 hours per week)

Academic Writing Strategies (5 hours per week)

$5,400

IELTS: 5.5 (no band below 5.0)

TOEFL iBT: 60 overall. Minimum sub-score requirements: Reading 12, Writing 20, Listening 11, Speaking 17

PTE-A: 51

DET: 90 (no band less than 85)

English for Academic Purposes

Level 3

(EAP3)

12 weeks

(300 hours)

Integrated English Language Skills and Global Competency (15 hours per week)

Academic Reading Strategies (5 hours per week)

Academic Writing Strategies (5 hours per week)

$5,400

IELTS: 6.0 (no band below 5.5, min. 6.0 in Writing and Speaking)

TOEFL iBT: 79 overall. Minimum sub-score requirements: Reading 18, Writing 23, Listening 19, Speaking 19

PTE-A: 55

DET: 105 (no band less than 95)

University Academic Preparation

(UAP)

12 weeks

(240 hours

Advanced English, Critical Thinking and Academic Communication Skills (20 hours per week)$4,500

Academic background and requirement

  • Four-year (or comparable) undergraduate degree, preferably in a related field, from a recognized post-secondary institution, normally with a minimum admissions GPA of ‘B’ (3.00/4.33).
  • At least two years of full-time work experience within the tourism or hospitality industry; or,
  • A satisfactory or pass grade for an industry-related internship or co-op experience comprises at least 840 hours over at least 24 weeks.
  • Academic writing skills are required for success in this program, and an English composition course focused on academic writing is therefore recommended.

Career opportunities

  • Airlines, Cruises & Amusement Parks Manager
  • Customer Service Manager
  • Director of Operations
  • Director of Sales & Marketing
  • Entrepreneur
  • General Manager
  • Hotel Manager
  • Restaurant Manager
  • Spa & Sports Manager
  • Tour Operation & Travel Agencies Manager

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