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| School | Confederation College | | |
| Location | Thunder Bay, ON, Canada | | |
| School Type | College | | |
| School Size | Full-time Undergraduate: 7,745
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| Degree | Diploma | | |
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| Co-op | | | |
| Length | 2 Year(s) | | |
| Entry Grade (%)* | | | |
| Prerequisites | | | |
| Prerequisites Notes | Applicants are required to have an Ontario Secondary School Diploma (or equivalent) with courses from the College (C), University (U), University/College (U/C), or Open (O) preparation levels with Grade 12 English (C/U) Level; or successful completion of the Mature Student Assessment; or successful completion of the General Education Development Test (GED); or appropriate credits from the Academic and Career Entrance program (ACE).
If you do not meet these admission requirements, we encourage you to consider the College Access or General Arts and Science Certificate or General Arts and Science Diploma, or Academic and Career Entrance program (ACE); if you successfully complete one of these programs, you will be eligible to apply to programs in the Business, Hospitality & Tourism and Media Arts areas. | | |
| Cost |
This cost estimate is for Year 1 of the program. Please note that fees are estimated and are subject to change. Fees shown on this page are for full-time students attending the main Thunder Bay campus. | | |
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| Description | Does Your College Classroom Look Like This? Cruising through the limestone peaks of Halong Bay in Vietnam or guiding a canoe trip through northwestern Ontario are adventures that you will have the opportunity to experience in the Tourism - Travel and Eco-Adventure Program. Turn your love for travel and the outdoors into a career and follow your dreams. It is up to you to decide where your journey will take you and what your final destination will be.
This 2-year diploma program will provide you with a comprehensive introduction to the tourism industry, awarding you the opportunity to work locally, nationally and globally on land, air or sea. A blend of hands-on training and experiential learning, courses cover a variety of exciting topics including geography and peoples of the world, adventure expeditions, tour, cruise and airline operations, business fundamentals, marketing and selling, sustainability and ecotourism. You’ll also have a choice of either French or Spanish language options and a field placement or study abroad opportunity. | | |
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