MASTER OF ARTS IN TOURISM MANAGEMENT

EXCEEDING EXPECTATIONS THROUGH GLOBAL EXPERIENCE

Tourism, done right, can change the world.

Youre passionate about the Tourism & Hospitality industry, and understand that providing an exceptional experience while managing the long term sustainable vision is the key to a successful operation. At Royal Roads University, you will discover how to build and sustain a competitive advantage in your destination and your career with a Master of Arts in Tourism Management. Our programs are created with feedback from industry experts and our associate faculty are working professionals in senior roles. You will study and explore external trends, issues and events to understand influential change in evolving market demand, visitor expectations and the role of tourism professionals as global citizens. Powerful leadership, collaborative problem solving, communication strategy and critical thinking are just a few of the skills you will develop at RRU. We understand that tourism matters, and when done right, it can change the world. Wed like to work with you to make positive change in your career path and create destinations that provide an exceptional experience for your visitors while improving the quality of life within your community.

OUR PROGRAM FOCUSES ON TEACHING YOU LEADERSHIP SKILLS AND STRATEGIES THAT ARE RELEVANT TO TODAYS HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY. WITH THESE TOOLS, YOULL FIND DOORS OPENING NO MATTER WHERE YOUR CAREER TAKES YOU.
Dr. Brian White, Professor, School of Tourism and Hospitality Management

IF YOU WANT TO SPECIALIZE IN A FIELD, THIS IS THE PLACE TO DO IT. EVERYTHING YOU LEARN HERE IS CURRENT AND RELEVANT TO THE FUTURE
Jeet Jani, BA in International Hotel Management, 2012

MA IN TOURISM MANAGEMENT
Structure 12-18 month program Career orientation Multiple field research trips Course themes Finance, Research, Strategy, Leadership, Global Tourism, Destination Transformation, Sustainable Tourism, Marketing, Social Entrepreneurship and Ethics Intake Dates *PMP: January 7, 2013 to April 19, 2013 MATM: May 15, 2013 Options Option 1: Write a graduate research paper = 12 month program Option 2: Six month internship & consulting paper = 18 month program

Study in Canada RRU is located near historic Victoria, British Columbia on the southernmost tip of Vancouver Island. With the mildest climate in Canada, spectacular natural beauty, year round outdoor activities and world renowned attractions its no wonder that Victoria and Vancouver Island are consistently named among the best cities and islands in North America by the readers of Cond Nast Traveler and Travel + Leisure magazines. With these accolades and over 3.5 million overnight visitors per year, this popular tourism destination makes an ideal classroom for the Master of Arts in Tourism Management.

Gain World Class Experience Internship options coincide perfectly with the start of the Canadian summer tourism employment season. Companies interning RRU graduates include: Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts Fairmont Hotels and Resorts Hyatt Hotels and Resorts Hilton Hotels and Resorts Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts W Hotels and Resorts Carnival Cruise Lines Tourism Victoria Tourism Vancouver

Map Your Future MATM graduates will be qualified for global positions with: Tourism Government Organizations Destination Marketing Organizations Private Tourism Companies Entrepreneurships Consulting Firms

Entry Requirements IELTS 6.5/TOEFL 570 PB/88 IBT Undergraduate degree with a minimum 75% average Two years of relevant work experience (paid or unpaid) *Pre-Masters Program.

Tuition *PMP: $8,500 CDN MATM: $31,500 CDN All prices are quoted in Canadian dollars & may be subject to change.

The International Study Centre delivers a preparation program that provides academic qualifications and/or English proficiency to qualify international students for RRUs direct entry into selected graduate degrees. The next PMP program is from January to April 2013 which conveniently corresponds with the MATM start date in May 2013.

Based on results of the National Survey of Student Engagement, Royal Roads University ranked first among Canadian public universities in the areas of level of academic challenge and active and collaborative learning (Macleans magazine 2010 and 2012).

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We want to hear from you.

Royal Roads University International Study Centre 2005 Sooke Road Victoria, British Columbia Canada, V9B 5Y2 250-391-2600 ext: 4702 iscadmissions@royalroads.ca royalroads.ca/isc

September 2012 The EAP, UBP, PMP and the international first and second years of on-campus undergraduate degrees at Royal Roads Universitys International Study Centre are delivered by Study Group, a global leader in providing academic pathways that create superior career outcomes for students. Information given in this brochure is accurate at the time of going to press but is subject to change. Images courtesy of Tourism Victoria.

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