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Bachelor of Hospitality and Tourism Management

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Study hospitality and tourism in one of the world's largest tourism destinations.

Make your mark in hospitality and tourism by joining the best and brightest future leaders at RRU.  

Complete your degree in 20 or 24 months on our beautiful campus through a mix of classroom and experiential learning activities.  

Learn from industry leaders, grow your global network and position yourself to become a leader in the world’s largest industry.

Study on campus

Learn on our beautiful Victoria campus.

Specializations

Choose between the hotel or tourism specialization.

Hands-on learning

Engage in internships, field trips and more.

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Accelerate your career in the world's largest industry

You’re a passionate, motivated, career-oriented person with the desire to make an impact in the tourism and hospitality sector. 

Throughout your program, you'll learn from industry experts who care about your success. With the support of your classmates, you'll bring your talents to another level and help build your global, professional network. 

Gain valuable, transferrable skills 

Learn how to leverage your communication, analytical thinking and collaborative skills to lead teams and projects through a tourism and hotel lens.

Choose your specialization 

In your final year, choose to specialize in either hotel, or tourism to align your education with your career and research aspirations.  

Option 1: Hotel specialization 

Calling all future hoteliers! If you thrive with providing exceptional service and love to make difference in people's lives, the Hotel specialization is for you.  

This option teaches you the financial and operational skills that will allow you to thrive in the exciting hotel sector.

Through applied research using case studies and hotel analytics, you’ll learn about trends and innovations that hotels are making around the world to help transform these properties to meet the challenges of the modern society. 

Option 2: Tourism specialization

Do you love to travel? Are you someone who enjoys taking tours and learning about cultures, or exploring new activities? Then the Tourism specialization is for you!  

Learn about how communities develop policies to support tourism and use their resources to promote their destinations. Learn how tourism evolves to meet the demands of a global audience and helps communities transform and thrive. 

What you’ll study 

Through your academic journey, you’ll learn about intercultural communication and management, financial analysis, and how to co-create value with guests. 

You’ll also study international hotel and global tourism trends, entrepreneurship, policy and planning, competitive analysis, digital communications, sustainability in tourism and hospitality, and more. 

Take your learning outside the classroom  

Gain valuable internship experience

As part of your degree, you’ll engage in a paid internship that fits your career goals, gaining valuable hands-on experience while building your professional network. 

We have a 100% internship rate, where you’ll work directly with an internship advisor and your hotel or tourism manager to thrive in your environment. 

Take part in other experiential learning opportunities

Experience the hotel and tourism industry firsthand through site visits, field trips and guest presentations from industry experts in the classroom.  

You may also choose to go further abroad by selecting a semester exchange at one of our partner institutions across the globe, or by being selected to attend the Young Hospitality Summit hosted annually in Switzerland. 

Program outcomes 

Through relevant, applied and experiential learning, you’ll have the skills to work for luxury brand hotels, resorts, boutique properties, destination management organizations, travel and tourism companies, small scale independent tour companies, outdoor adventure groups, within the transportation industry, and so much more. 

Where can you build from here?

Finish your degree and continue your journey into the Master of Arts in Tourism Management degree, or explore a variety of other master’s programs. 

Find out what you need to apply →

Study on our historic, ocean-front campus

Complete your degree in 20 or 24 months on our breathtaking Victoria campus through a mix of classroom and experiential learning activities.  

Choose to take your internship in your third or fourth year and gain real-world experience in a region attracting nearly four million travelers annually. 

An engaging learning experience

Meet your classmates face-to-face with a mix of lectures and engaging class discussions to learn from diverse experiences. Complete readings, assignments and teamwork to gain critical thinking skills that will help you succeed in a team environment, both in the classroom and in your career. 

Outside the classrooms, you’ll go behind the scenes in hotels and tourist attractions to understand what it takes to compete in a competitive and thriving tourism destination. 

Your learning community

Create connections and make friends with classmates and instructors from around the globe. Share experiences, learn from each other and celebrate milestones as you move through the courses together. 

These colleagues will become part of your future network that you can rely on throughout your career. 

Courses

ITAI

Introduction to Academic Integrity

0.0 Credits

IHMN360

Multicultural Management and Communications

3.0 Credits

IHMN330

International Hotel Management

3.0 Credits

IHMN320

Hospitality Finance

3.0 Credits

IHMN305

Writing, Critical Thinking and Research Literature

3.0 Credits

IHMN388

Hotel Facilities Management

3.0 Credits

IHMN354

The Leadership Experience

3.0 Credits

IHMN301

Digital Communication in Global Business

3.0 Credits

IHMN325

Financial Management for Tourism

3.0 Credits

IHMN315

Research Methods for Tourism

3.0 Credits

IHMN335

Special Events Management

3.0 Credits

GTMN344

Selected Topics in Tourism and Hospitality Management

3.0 Credits

IHMN430

Sustainability in Tourism and Hospitality

3.0 Credits

IHMN440

Tourism and Hospitality Entrepreneurship

3.0 Credits

IHMN465

Leading Edge Hospitality

3.0 Credits

IHMN420

Revenue and Yield Management

3.0 Credits

IHMN485

Globalization and the Hospitality Industry

3.0 Credits

IHMN455

Human Resource Issues and Practices

3.0 Credits

IHMN475

Ethical Issues in Hospitality

3.0 Credits

IHMN490A

Career Development

3.0 Credits

IHMN490B

Career Development Internship

3.0 Credits

IHMN411

Tourism Policy and Planning

3.0 Credits

IHMN413

Destination Management and Marketing

3.0 Credits

IHMN435

Field Study

3.0 Credits

IHMN416

Value Co-Creation and Experiences Marketing

3.0 Credits

IHMN476

Strategy in Action

3.0 Credits

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Admission requirements

Standard admission

  • Applicants who have completed a diploma, or a minimum of 60 college or university credits (normally including 24 second-year level credits) from a recognized post-secondary institution with a minimum overall GPA of 'B-' (2.67/4.33). 
  • At least 420 hours of hospitality/tourism-related work experience, volunteer work, guest service-related experience or cooperative education.

Flexible admission

  • Applicants who meet the 60 credits but do not meet the minimum GPA (B-) normally require 1 year of work experience in the hospitality or tourism industry in a leadership or supervisory role. 
  • Applicants who have completed between 30-59 credits normally require 2 to 3 years of work experience in the hospitality or tourism industry in a leadership or supervisory role.
  • Applicants who have completed less than 30 credits normally require 5 years of work experience in the hospitality or tourism industry in a leadership or supervisory role.

English language proficiency

If English is not your primary language, please review our English language requirements.

Additional recommendation(s)

  • Solid academic writing skills are required for success in this program; therefore an English composition course focused on academic writing and critical thinking is strongly recommended. APA style citation is used in this program. A basic knowledge of accounting principles is also strongly recommended.
  • Courses available from Continuing Studies at Royal Roads University that meet these recommendations are:
  • Academic Writing and Critical Thinking – Continuing Studies - Academic Support
  • Financial Accounting Fundamentals – Continuing Studies - Academic Support

Application requirements

If you've completed some university or college courses, you may be eligible for this degree completion program. Before your file can be assessed for admission, the following information & supporting documents are required for entry to third year.   

Application form 

In order to apply online, you will be required to create a log-in account using your email address. You will be required to list all credit courses and/or programs you have completed or are currently enrolled in. An application fee will be required. If your application fees are being paid by a third party, review sponsored student information. Once submitted, you may check the status of your application at any time. 

Missed your application deadline? While we can’t make any guarantees, we may be able to accommodate late applications if there's still space and enough time to process. If you're interested in an intake that is now closed to applications, apply for the next available intake and email Admissions with your preferred start date. Make sure you’re prepared to submit your program's required documents right away. We can't make an admissions decision without them. 

Official transcripts 

Applicants are responsible for arranging for the submission of official transcripts from ALL post-secondary (higher education) institutions currently or previously attended, for all credit courses and/or programs. Transcripts are not required for non-credit programs or courses, though some programs may require proof of professional certifications or designations. 

Transcripts are considered official only if submitted directly by the Registrar or other recognized authority of the providing institution in the institution's original, sealed envelope. If the envelope has been opened, the transcripts are no longer official and new (official) transcripts will be required to complete your application. 

All international transcripts or credentials are subject to an international transcript and/or credential evaluation. 

Detailed résumé 

  • Education: List all post secondary education, degrees, diplomas, and certificates you have achieved. 
  • Work experience: Please include the name of the organization, length of service (documenting hours per week worked to ensure a minimum of 400 hours business-related experience) and a brief description of duties. 
  • Voluntary/unpaid work experience: List and describe any voluntary/unpaid post-secondary employment and/or community service experience. Please include the name of the organization, length of service, and a brief description of duties. List positions you have held in this service. 
  • Information technology training and experience: Briefly describe your level of training and experience in the use of information technology including computers, software and telecommunications networks as tools for business, education, teaching and personal use. 
  • Professional memberships and affiliations: List memberships and positions you hold/have held in professional associations, service clubs, community/volunteer sector.  
  • International experience: Please include any international or intercultural experience you have, in the form of travel, work, education, or volunteer experience. 
  • Other relevant information: Provide any other information which you believe is relevant to your application and will be of assistance to the review committee. 

Additional requirements for flexible admission 

For applicants who will be reviewed under the flexible admission process the following additional supporting documents will be required: 

Personal statement 
  • Your personal statement should consist of (but is not limited to) a two to three page essay, addressing the following four questions: 
  • What influenced your decision to apply to Royal Roads University? 
  • Why is this degree appropriate for you? 
  • What do you hope to contribute to this program and the university? 
  • In 5-10 years, how do you anticipate this program will add value? 
  • If there is any other information that you feel might be of interest or relevance to your application, please include it in your personal statement. 
Letter of reference 

Typically, applicants will provide one professional, academic or personal character reference letter. 

  • Academic reference: This letter should attest to your performance in the context of your current or previous studies. The letter can address such areas as academic achievement, study skills, teamwork, leadership potential, human relations, flexibility, communication, and technical skills. 
  • Professional reference: This letter should attest to your current or previous performance in your professional life. The letter can address areas such as communication skills, interpersonal and leadership skills, management potential, work ethic, etc. 
  • Personal character reference: Your personal character reference should consist of a letter from someone who has known you for several years outside of the context of your work. Please ask the writer to indicate the length of time and context in which they have known you, and to consider the following attributes in their letter about you: integrity, responsibility, adaptability, concern and respect for others, sense of self-esteem and confidence, communication skills and work ethic. 

If applicable

  • Applicants declaring permanent resident or Convention Refugee status in Canada, must submit a copy of their Permanent Resident Card (PR card) along with their application. 
  • Transcript evaluation fee or credential evaluation report, if submitting international transcripts. 
  • An official English Language Proficiency score report or other evidence of proficiency if English is not your primary language. 
  • Other information or documents as may be requested to determine your eligibility. 

For information on how and where to send your supporting documents, please refer to the document submission guidelines. 

Financial aid and awards

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Royal Roads University Student Association (RRUSA) Award

The award rewards RRUSA members who selflessly dedicate time and energy into building a wider sense of community.

$5,000

Active students (In-course)

Royal Roads University Student Association (RRUSA) Bursary

Available to members of the RRU Student Association, this bursary aims to reduce financial need of the more vulnerable members who have a compelling life situation.

$5,000

Active students (In-course)

Indigenous International Single Parents

Royal Roads University Student Association (RRUSA) SURF Bursary

This bursary provides funding for RRUSA members for unforeseen emergency need.

from $500 to $2,000

Emergency funding

RRU Internship Employer of the Year Award

Recognizing outstanding internship employers, RRU's Career Learning and Development Advisors and Faculty are invited to nominate a host for this annual award.

Plaque

Development

RRU Internship Photo Contest

Students who completed an internship through RRU's Work Integrated Learning can submit photos of their internship to compete for $200 tuition credit and publicity.

$200

Development

RRU Royal Scholarship

Recognizing and rewarding academic excellence for international students from Taiwan and China.

$3,000

Active students (In-course)

International

Sandy Gray Memorial Bursary

Provides financial support to a student in a degree program who has been proactive in overcoming a physical, psychological, or emotional barrier to education.

$1,000

Active students (In-course)

Sheila Verwey Humanitarian Award

For graduate students who have demonstrated a commitment to create a positive change in a community for those less fortunate, especially children.

$1,000

Active students (In-course)

Shirley Case Memorial Bursary

For a 2nd year MA Human Security and Peacebuilding student for interest in humanitarian work that contributes to empowerment of women or children.

$500

Active students (In-course)

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