Diploma in Adventure Tourism Business Operations

Adventure Tourism Business Operations is a Diploma program taught at College of the Rockies, Canada. Intake: Fall, Spring. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time (2 years) options.

Adventure Tourism Business Operations (ATBO) is a 2-year Diploma that combines business-focused academic courses with field courses. College of the Rockies says the program focuses on business skills for the tourism industry, including entrepreneurship, marketing, sustainability, and business training, alongside tourism operations, leadership, and the skills needed to lead groups safely in outdoor environments.

College of the Rockies says up to 40% of learning happens in the field through trips, expeditions, and real-world outdoor training. The diploma includes classroom study, lab work, field trip experiences, and multi-day learning trips across BC and Alberta. College of the Rockies also says credits can be used towards a Bachelor of Business Administration – Sustainable Business or other tourism adventure degree programs.

The minimum requirements for admission in Adventure Tourism Business Operations at College of the Rockies for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:

• program specific academic requirment set by College of the Rockies.
• English Language OR any other language requirments as set by College of the Rockies as pre-requiste for admission in Adventure Tourism Business Operations.

Note: Please check the university website in the link below.

• The requirements for admission are for students to be 19 years of age prior to December 1st following the start of the program.
• However, we also do consider younger applicants on a case-by-case basis for modified entry.
• If you are 18 years of age at the start of the program and would like to apply, please reach out for details on a modified entry for students that are under 19 years of age.

Please check detail of study units at https://cotr.bc.ca/programs/adventure-tourism-business-operations/

Applicants whose first language is not English are typically required to demonstrate proficiency in the language. This can be achieved by achieving a minimum score on standardized tests such as IELTS or TOEFL. It is generally expected for candidates to have an IELTS score of 6.0 with no band lower than 5.5, or a TOEFL score of around 80 (with specific criteria for each section). Prospective students should verify the specific requirements set by the College of the Rockies.

51 fully funded scholarships are listed for Canada. See Canada scholarships.