Graduate Certificate - Certificate [less than a year]
$6,575 /Yr On-campus full_time

Graduate Certificate Tourism Management

  • The Royal Roads University offers a Graduate Certificate in Tourism Management with a duration of 18 months.
  • This course is offered on a full-time basis.
  • This program is provided on-campus and also it’s in the blended method.
  • In tourism needs people with an advanced understanding of industry trends, and the ability to develop and lead organizations and communities in an ever-changing global tourism marketplace.
  • This program will provide students with the flexibility to customize their learning while developing marketing, strategy, and leadership skills.
  • This certificate program is a nine-credit program comprised of three courses.
  • After graduation, students will have the option to ladder into their Master of Arts in Tourism Management.
  • The program is well suited for experienced and emerging leaders looking to enhance their management and leadership expertise in the tourism and hospitality industry. 
  • The university library holds a wide collection of digital and printed resources required for learning, teaching, and research, including 48,000 books, 55,000 e-books, and over 100 online databases.
  • This university is a vibrant community representing diversity with around 5,300 students from over 60 nations of the world.
  • The student body includes more than 550 international students.
  • The average class size of 25 and a student-faculty ratio of 12:1 allows for one-on-one attention.
  • The average annual salary of the University graduates according to PayScale is 52,506 USD.

Tution & Application Fees

Year Year 1
Tuition Fees $6575
Total Fees $6575

Examinations

Exam Type Exam Name Score Out of Score Exam Level
TOEFL Test of English as a Foreign Language 88 120 3
IELTS International English Language Testing System 6.5 9 3
PTE Pearson Test of English 60 90 3
Duolingo Duolingo 115 160 1

Academic Eligibility:

  • Applicants have a four years 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).
  • Solid research, academic writing, and critical thinking skills are required for success in this program. 
  • At least two years of full-time work experience within the tourism or hospitality industry.
  • Proof of English proficiency may be required for international applicants, whose first language is not English.
  • Students need to submit the result of the GMAT exam score, the minimum score should be 560 out of 800.
  • Students must be qualified in IELTS or TOEFL to get admission in this program.

Other:

Applicants with no post-secondary education would normally require a minimum of seven years of progressive work experience, three years of which would be in a leadership role.

Indian Student Eligibility:

Indian students are eligible to apply if they meet one of the following eligibility criteria:

  • Completed a 4-year UG degree with first class in a relevant field from a recognized institution.
  • Completed a master’s degree with first-class in a relevant field from a recognized institution.