Tourism Management
The list below describes each course we offer, as well as prerequisites (if any) and a few other details. (How to read a course description).
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TMGT 210 Cdn. Perspectives in Tourism
(3 credits) F (3,0,0,0,0)
The economic, social, cultural, political and technological dimensions of the Canadian Tourism industry will be the focus of this course. Students gain an understanding of industry structure, changing travel markets and distribution methods within the context of community and Indigenous perspectives, leadership and ethical practice.
Prerequisite(s): English 12, or EFP 12; or ENGL 092 and ENGL 094; or ENGL 092 and ENGL 096; or ENGL 103 and ENGL 104; or ENGL 103 and ENGL 106; or ENGL 140; or ELD 092 and ELD 094; or ELD 097; or assessment.
TMGT 220 Risk Management in Tourism
(3 credits) W (3,0,0,0,0)
Tourism related businesses are, by their very nature, open to risks and legal liability. This course will familiarize students with risk management procedures and legal relationships in the tourism industry. Students will learn to recognize, minimize, and resolve exposure to legal liability and will prepare a risk management plan.
Prerequisite(s): BUS 150.
TMGT 230 Service Operations
(3 credits) F (3,0,0,0,0)
Excellent client service is core to a successful hospitality or tourism business. This course will provide a comprehensive assessment of best practices for the successful management of the guest experience. Three critical segments for service success will be explored: service strategy; service staff and service systems.
Prerequisite(s): English 12, or EFP 12; or ENGL 092 and ENGL 094; or ENGL 092 and ENGL 096; or ENGL 103 and ENGL 104; or ENGL 103 and ENGL 106; or ENGL 140; or ELD 092 and ELD 094; or ELD 097; or assessment.
TMGT 240 World Perspectives in Tourism
(3 credits) W (3,0,0,0,0)
As an economic driver, tourism is influenced by local and global issues. This course examines the positive and negative social, political and environmental impacts related to international tourism. These include tourism trends, the pressures and opportunities for small and medium sized tourism enterprises and the development of worldwide Indigenous tourism.
Prerequisite(s): English 12, or EFP 12; or ENGL 092 and ENGL 094; or ENGL 092 and ENGL 096; or ENGL 103 and ENGL 104; or ENGL 103 and ENGL 106; or ENGL 140; or ELD 092 and ELD 094; or ELD 097; or assessment.
TMGT 271 Indigenous Tourism Perspectives
(3 credits) F (3,0,0,0,0)
This course will examine the issues, impact and opportunities that Indigenous tourism presents within BC, as well as the cultural context in which it should operate. Awareness of Indigenous business practices, cultural diversity, protocols and what is acceptable and desired by Indigenous people will be covered in the context of tourism.
Prerequisite(s): English 12, or EFP 12; or ENGL 092 and ENGL 094; or ENGL 092 and ENGL 096; or ENGL 103 and ENGL 104; or ENGL 103 and ENGL 106; or ENGL 140; or ELD 092 and ELD 094; or ELD 097; or assessment.
TMGT 280 Integrated Practice in Tourism
(3 credits) P (3,0,0,0,0)
In this capstone course, students will integrate the key concepts of their coursework by examining and implementing best practices in tourism entrepreneurship and community development. These integrated concepts will be applied to the development of a project. It is recommended that students complete this course near the end of their studies.
Prerequisite(s): BUS 130, BUS 150.
Pre or Co-requisite(s): TMGT 250.
