Diploma in Tourism (TRSM)
Georgian College
Key Information
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Campus location
Barrie, Canada
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
2 years
Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
CAD 9,401 / per semester *
Application deadline
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Earliest start date
Aug 2024
* *international fall semester fee / international winter and summer semester fee: $8,336 | domestic fall semester fee: $2,579 / domestic winter and summer semester fee: $2,246
Introduction
Build your career in the tourism industry
Learn the dynamics of the global and growing tourism industry with experiences that go far beyond the classroom – including a paid co-op work term!
Discover the dynamic world of tourism. Students experience supportive academic instruction while engaging in active, experiential learning that incorporates current developments such as social media and sustainability in the tourism industry. A practical, paid co-op work term allows students to develop valuable knowledge and skills that will set them apart in a world of exceptional career opportunities. Join this growing, global industry and explore a world of possibilities. Sustain. Engage. Discover. Experience.
Why study Tourism at Georgian?
The two-year Tourism diploma program at Georgian will allow you to learn about the growing tourism industry in a unique and engaging way. Gain relevant work experience through a co-op work term and graduate industry-ready.
Admissions
Scholarships and Funding
Awards, scholarships, and bursaries
Postsecondary education is an investment in your future. We know many students find it tough to make ends meet, which is why we offer so many options to help you pay your way to graduation.
Georgian offers awards, scholarships, and bursaries to students of all walks of life — domestic, international, and Indigenous, full-time and part-time, first years, upcoming graduates, and everyone in between. You can afford this!
Curriculum
Semester 1
Program Courses
- REAS 1000 Research Concepts and Applications
- TOUR 1001 Canadian Tourism Destinations
- TOUR 1009 Dynamics of Hospitality and Tourism
- TOUR 1010 Eco-Adventure Travel
Communications Course
- Select 1 course from the communications list during registration.
General Education Course
- Select 1 course from the general education list during registration.
Semester 2
Program Courses
- BUSI 2005 Customer Service
- MKTG 1000 Introduction to Marketing
- TOUR 1007 Hospitality Industry Certifications
- TOUR 1011 World Tourism Destinations
Communications Course
- Select 1 course from the communications list during registration.
General Education Course
- Select 1 course from the general education list during registration.
- Co-op Work Term
Semester 3
Program Courses
- MKTG 1017 Digital Media Marketing and Analytics
- TOUR 2016 Tourism Data Collection and Analysis
- TOUR 2024 Guiding and Interpretation
- TOUR 2033 Destination and Events Management
General Education Course
- Select 1 course from the general education list during registration.
Program Option Courses
- Select 1 course from the available list during registration.
Semester 4
Program Courses
- ACCT 1013 Accounting Fundamentals
- TOUR 2027 Sustainable Tourism
- TOUR 2028 Global Travel Patterns and Trends
- TOUR 2034 Tour Packaging and Promotion
- TOUR 2035 Tourism Challenges and Change
Program Option Courses
- Select 1 course from the available list during registration.
Co-op Work Term
- COOP 1039 Tourism Work Term 1 (occurs after Semester 2)
Program Option Courses may include:
- ENTR 2009 Entrepreneurship and Small Business
- FLIE 1006 Airline Software
- MGMT 2001 Principles of Management
- RECR 2012 Arts Culture and Heritage in Recreation
- TOUR 2014 Sports Tourism
- TOUR 2030 Trip Planning and Travel Experience
Program Tuition Fee
Career Opportunities
Your Tourism diploma gives you many career opportunities
Millions of tourism jobs are available worldwide in small businesses, corporations, government agencies, destination management organizations, and attractions. A few examples of positions include Tourism Coordinator, Social Media Coordinator, Marketing Coordinator, Tour Guide, Visitor Experience Specialist, Tourism Culture Assistant, Parks and Trails Guide, Public Relations Assistant, Experience Development Coordinator, Visitor Information Coordinator, Travel Counsellor, Incentive Travel Sales Associate, Nature-Based Tourism Interpreter, Historical Interpreter, Group Sales Specialist, Guest Service Supervisor, and Sport Tourism Tournament Coordinator.