ma tourism management 2012

Master of Arts in Tourism Management

School of Tourism and Hospitality Management

Royal Roads University

Public institutionOver 30 different programsOver 3,000 studentsOver 20,000 alumni globally

Why Students Choose Royal Roads University?

Keep working, keep learning, balance your lifeConvenient program deliveryFlexible admissionsFaculty with global experienceCommitment to teaching

BA International Hotel Management Master of Arts in Tourism Management Graduate Certificates in:

Tourism Leadership Destination Development Sustainable Tourism Hospitality Management

Our Programs

Why study tourism and hospitality at a graduate level?

Growing complexity

Professional progression

Personal fulfillment

Master of Arts in

Tourism Management

Graduate Certificate Modules:

•2 required (blue)

•2 of 3 electives (red)

Tourism Leadership

Applied Research

Destination Development

Sustainable Tourism

Hospitality Management

Graduate Certificate in Tourism Leadership(Required)

Tourism Leadership

Global Tourism

Tourism Delivery Systems

Applied Research Module(Required)

Consumers and Producers of Research

Graduate Research Paper

Taken only after completing two graduate certificates

Graduate Certificate in Sustainable Tourism(Elective)

Sustainable Tourism Management

Stewardship in a Global Economy

Managing Protected Areas and Assets

Graduate Certificate in Destination Development(Elective)

Transforming Destinations

Product and Market Innovations

Strategic Tourism Marketing

Graduate Certificate in Hospitality Management(Elective)

Trends and Issues in Hospitality Management

Finance for Hospitality Management

Corporate Strategy

MA or MBA: Which is right for me?

Duration

Focus

Flexibility

Cost

Upcoming Dates for Graduate Certificates

Program Dates

GC Destination Development App Deadline: Aug 16, 2012

GC Sustainable Tourism App Deadline: Oct 11, 2012

GC Hospitality Management App deadline: Dec 12, 2013

GC Tourism Leadership App Deadline Jan. 20, 2012

Sept 17, 2012 - Mar 1, 2013 Res: Sep 27-Oct 4, 2012

Nov 12, 2012 – June 6, 2013 Res: Nov 26- Dec 1, 2012

Jan 20– Jul 27, 2014 Res: Feb 3-8, 2014

Feb 20, 2012 – July 18, 2012 Res: Mar 2-9, 2012

Admission Criteria

Considerations: Academic history Professional experience Personal accomplishments

Assessment1. Standard assessment2. Flexible assessment

Ideal Candidates: Demonstrate high level of program-specific knowledge and skills Possess strong interpersonal, research, and communication skills

• Program prerequisites• English requirements

Application Requirements

Online application formOfficial transcriptsResumeTwo letters of referencePersonal statement

* Please allow yourself three weeks to apply

www.royalroads.ca1-877-778-6227

www.royalroads.ca/tourism

Geoffrey Bird

geoffrey.2bird@royalroads.caGraduate Program Lead,

School of Tourism & Hospitality Management

www.royalroads.ca/tourism

Geoffrey Bird

geoffrey.2bird@royalroads.caGraduate Program Lead,

School of Tourism & Hospitality Management