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Tourism Management

Thompson Rivers University

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Deadlines

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Next deadline

  • Fall undergraduate application

    2027 entry

    Some programs continue accepting applications after this date if space remains.

    Official deadline
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  • No central deadline, each B.C. institution sets its own application open and close dates
  • No central B.C. deadline
  • Each institution and sometimes each program sets its own dates
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May 1Fall: application and required documentsStanding annual entry · Every year
  • This programme's offered intake
  • application decision before registration
  • Space-available later applications may be accepted
  • weekend/holiday deadlines move to the next working day
  • May 1
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January 1Summer: application and required documentsStanding annual entry · Every year
  • This programme's offered intake
  • application decision before registration
  • Space-available later applications may be accepted
  • weekend/holiday deadlines move to the next working day
  • January 1
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September 1Winter: application and required documentsStanding annual entry · Every year
  • This programme's offered intake
  • application decision before registration
  • Space-available later applications may be accepted
  • weekend/holiday deadlines move to the next working day
  • September 1
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Requirements

Admission requirements

High-school prerequisites
  • English Studies 12 or English First Peoples 12, or the source's explicitly accepted ESAL/ENGL upgrading equivalents73% min.
  • Foundations of Mathematics 11, Pre-calculus 11 or Foundations of Mathematics 12, minimum C
TRU current exact programme admission and alternate-entry requirements
Application steps
  1. Step 1Check the admission requirements
    • Check the published entry route for your applicant category.
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  2. Step 2Apply through EducationPlannerBC
    • Create your application and select this program.
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  3. Step 3Official high-school transcript
    • TRU uses the transcript to verify graduation, English and program-specific course requirements.
    TRU undergraduate admission document checklistTRU undergraduate admission document checklist
  4. Step 4$34.23 domestic undergraduate application fee
    • Follow the university’s instructions for this required application item.
    TRU 2026–27 domestic tuition and fees scheduleTRU 2026–27 domestic tuition and fees schedule
  5. Step 5Apply through TRU's currently available application system and provide official academic documents for the selected route.
    • Complete this item using the university’s applicant instructions.
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  6. Step 6Provide language evidence and route-specific translations/transfer records where required.
    • Complete this item using the university’s applicant instructions.
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Applicant pathways
Programme entry requirements

BC high-school or explicitly named alternate/advanced-entry route; recommendations are optional

  • Grade 12 (or equivalent) or mature student status
  • English Studies 12/English First Peoples 12 with a minimum of 73% (or equivalent *)
  • *At TRU, the equivalent is successful completion of ESAL 0570 and ESAL 0580 or ENGL 0600 or ENGL 0601.
  • Foundations of Mathematics 11 or Pre-calculus 11 or Foundations of Mathematics 12 with minimum C (or equivalent )
  • Note: Students with Pre-calculus 12 or Foundations of Math 12 with a minimum C+ will be exempt from MATH 1100 and must make up the 3 credits with an elective of their choice.
  • Computer Skills Students with little or no experience using computers are advised to take an introductory computer course that familiarizes them with Microsoft application software, in particular Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
  • If you don’t meet the requirements
  • Apply and you may be eligible for admission through the Flexible Entry pathway. This will allow you to complete your missing requirements while taking university courses in your program.
TRU current exact programme admission and alternate-entry requirements
General Admission Requirements

On-campus undergraduate applicants; flexible entry applies only to the source's explicitly listed degrees

  • High school graduation, Transfer, or Mature student status
  • Applicants to all undergraduate programs on campus must qualify under one of the following categories:
  • Graduate from a recognised high school curriculum, or
  • Complete 12 or more credits of transferrable postsecondary coursework, or
  • Be 19 years of age or older with no formal education in the past 2 years (some program restrictions apply).
  • English language requirements
  • English is the language of instruction at TRU. Successful applicants require a minimum of 73% in grade 12 English or equivalent* for undergraduate degree programs on campus, or 67% for undergraduate diploma and certificate programs on campus.
  • *At TRU, the equivalent is successful completion of ESAL 0570 and ESAL 0580 or ENGL 0600 or ENGL 0601.
  • Missing a general admission requirement? You may still qualify for Flexible Entry. See below.
TRU current general qualification and flexible-entry routes
Flexible Entry

On-campus undergraduate applicants; flexible entry applies only to the source's explicitly listed degrees

  • Our flexible entry pathway allows students to begin their university program while upgrading or completing missing requirements.
  • How does Flexible Entry work? When you apply for a TRU program that is eligible for Flexible Entry, we will assess your application and if you’re missing general or program-specific requirements you may still receive an offer of admission for your selected program through the flexible entry pathway. Once admitted, we will connect you with Central Academic Advising to plan your first year for success! You’ll complete your missing admission requirements while taking university courses in your program, normally within your first 24 to 30 credits.
  • Programs eligible for Flexible Entry
  • Faculty of Adventure, Culinary Arts and Tourism Bachelor of Tourism Management Events and Conventions Management Diploma Resort and Hotel Management Diploma Sport Event Management Diploma Tourism Management Diploma
  • Faculty of Arts Associate of Arts Bachelor of Arts (Kamloops and Williams Lake) Bachelor of Communication and Digital Journalism Cultural and Social Explorations Certificate Indigenous Studies Certificate World Languages and Cultures Certificate
  • Bob Gaglardi School of Business and Economics Accounting Technician Diploma Associate of Commerce and Business Administration Diploma Bachelor of Business Administration Management Diploma
  • Faculty of Science Associate of Science Bachelor of Computing Science Bachelor of Natural Resource Science Bachelor of Science Computer Network and Cybersecurity Diploma Computing Science Diploma
TRU current general qualification and flexible-entry routes
Recognised high school curricula and provincial equivalents

On-campus undergraduate applicants; flexible entry applies only to the source's explicitly listed degrees

  • TRU recognises the government legislated secondary school curriculum in all Canadian provinces and territories.
  • You are considered to have the equivalent of BC high school graduation if you graduated from high school in:
  • Alberta, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Saskatchewan, Northwest Territories, Nunavut, or Yukon
  • Quebec, and have completed one full academic year at CEGEP
  • You are also considered to have the equivalent of BC high school graduation if you have completed the International Baccalaureate diploma program .
  • For program specific provincial admission equivalents, see the equivalency chart .
  • Not sure what program to apply to? One of our Future Students team members would be happy to chat with you.
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TRU current general qualification and flexible-entry routes

Degree requirements

Work and practical requirements
  • BTM: complete the published 120 credits and graduation requirements. Its 3-credit work experience and COOP 1170 are within the degree; COOP 1000 preparation is mandatory before the placement and is excluded from the 120-credit total. Adventure Studies variants replace specified lower-level courses with 9 additional elective credits.
ReferencesTRU September 2026 edition of the 2026/27 official academic calendarTRU September 2026 official calendar, printed page 39tru2026–27 published course content, PDFpage337tru2026–27 published course content, PDFpage244tru2026–27 published course content, PDFpage307tru2026–27 published course content, PDFpage393tru2026–27 published course content, PDFpage209tru2026–27 published course content, PDFpage268tru2026–27 published course content, PDFpage245tru2026–27 published course content, PDFpage300tru2026–27 published course content, PDFpage318tru2026–27 published course content, PDFpage217tru2026–27 published course content, PDFpage246tru2026–27 published course content, PDFpage394tru2026–27 published course content, PDFpage218tru2026–27 published course content, PDFpage219tru2026–27 published course content, PDFpage258tru2026–27 published course content, PDFpage396tru2026–27 published course content, PDFpage395tru2026–27 published course content, PDFpage389TRU September 2026 official calendar, printed page 37TRU September 2026 official calendar, printed page 38TRU Kamloops Bachelor of Tourism Management majors and concentrationsTRU public program directory and campus listing codes

Program facts

Academic minimum73% minimum
TRU undergraduate admission requirements
Co-opCo-op option

The BTM requires at least 500 hours of relevant documented work, supported by industry references, completed through one co-op work placement. The calendar describes co-op as paid work related to the student’s study.

TRU September 2026 official calendar, printed page 37
TRU September 2026 official calendar, printed page 37Check work experience options

Majors & specializations

In the Kamloops BTM, choose a major or a General BTM concentration for Years 3 and 4.

Adventure Studies Major

BTM

Complete the Adventure Studies major in the BTM.

Published requirements

Courses

Named courses in the selected current degree calendar, including alternative majors, prerequisites and transfer routes. This menu is not a list every student takes. Published year or term groups appear separately.

Elective choices
  • The displayed BTM plan includes 30 upper- or lower-level elective credits and 6 upper-level elective credits. Adventure Studies and individual major requirements differ.
  • Adventure Studies: the published major table labels 21 credits of ADVG 3000/4000 required electives, 30 credits of upper- or lower-level electives and 6 credits of upper-level electives in any discipline. Its lower-level exemptions and additional-elective footnote remain subject to programme advising; the 120-credit table is not expanded by counting the same exemption adjustment twice.
Study routes

In the Kamloops BTM, choose a major or a General BTM concentration for Years 3 and 4.

  • Major in Adventure Studies
  • Major in Entrepreneurship
  • Major in Tourism Studies
Study locations
Published study sites
Full-time or part-time on-campus BTM study is at TRU Kamloops. Many courses are also available through Open Learning; that does not establish an entirely online version of every major.TRU September 2026 official calendar, printed page 37
ReferencesTRU September 2026 edition of the 2026/27 official academic calendarTRU September 2026 official calendar, printed page 39tru2026–27 published course content, PDFpage337tru2026–27 published course content, PDFpage244tru2026–27 published course content, PDFpage307tru2026–27 published course content, PDFpage393tru2026–27 published course content, PDFpage209tru2026–27 published course content, PDFpage268tru2026–27 published course content, PDFpage245tru2026–27 published course content, PDFpage300tru2026–27 published course content, PDFpage318tru2026–27 published course content, PDFpage217tru2026–27 published course content, PDFpage246tru2026–27 published course content, PDFpage394tru2026–27 published course content, PDFpage218tru2026–27 published course content, PDFpage219tru2026–27 published course content, PDFpage258tru2026–27 published course content, PDFpage396tru2026–27 published course content, PDFpage395tru2026–27 published course content, PDFpage389TRU September 2026 official calendar, printed page 37TRU September 2026 official calendar, printed page 38TRU Kamloops Bachelor of Tourism Management majors and concentrationsTRU public program directory and campus listing codes

Careers

Career examples

  • Adventure tourism entrepreneur or business manager
  • Consultant to businesses, organizations, communities, and governments
  • Culinary Campus Manager

Career sectors

3
  • Commercial Aviation
  • Front Desk Clerk/Receptionist
  • Public Relations (Hospitality)
Career sectorsPublished career information
Scope and qualifications

University-published career examples for Tourism Management, including its published routes; some require further training or registration. These are examples, not ranked graduate outcomes.

Costs

Undergraduate campus courses

Published cost estimate

2026–27 · Per campus course credit · CAD

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Tuition$165.10 / credit
Books and suppliesNot researched
Residence
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Meal plan
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Published tuition · Other charges extra

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