Bachelor's in Nature-Based Tourism Management

Nature-Based Tourism Management is a Bachelor program taught at University of Northern British Columbia, Canada. Intake: Jan, May, Sep. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time (4 Years) options.

Nature-Based Tourism Management at the University of Northern British Columbia is a Bachelor of Arts focused on managing human leisure activities such as ecotourism, adventure recreation, and wilderness travel. Students examine nature-based tourism and outdoor recreation, with an emphasis on sustainability issues, social and environmental justice, and an entrepreneurial perspective. Students raise their critical consciousness through topics including ecotourism, adventure tourism, and Indigenous tourism.

The program is supported by Experiential Learning integrated into almost every class, including outdoor learning, case studies, and practical projects. Students can participate in faculty supervised research, undergraduate research, and field schools. The program is available part-time and includes a Honours Option. It includes four areas of specialization: Marketing and Entrepreneurship, Outdoor Education and Leadership, Communities and Tourism, or Environment and Society.

The minimum requirements for admission in Nature-Based Tourism Management at University of Northern British Columbia for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:

• program specific academic requirment set by University of Northern British Columbia.
• English Language OR any other language requirments as set by University of Northern British Columbia as pre-requiste for admission in Nature-Based Tourism Management.

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

High School Requirements (applicable for B.C. and Yukon)

• Overall average of 65% minimum in the following:
  • English Studies 12 or English First Peoples 12
  • Approved Academic Grade 12 Course
  • Approved Academic Grade 12 Course
  • Approved Academic Grade 12 Course
  • Additional Grade 12 Course (Elective or Academic)

Transfer Requirements

• Have attempted at least 15 credit hours of post-secondary transferable coursework from a recognized institution
• Be in good academic standing at the transfer institution
• Have a 2.0 GPA from the most recent 30 credits prior to transfer
• For the purposes of verifying any outstanding first-year prerequisites, high school transcripts may be requested

International Student Requirements

• Meet UNBC's English language requirements.
• See countries exempt from providing proof of English language proficiency.
• Meet the international admission requirements by country or meet the admission with a General Certificate of Education (or equivalent).
• Complete the required high school course equivalencies outlined in the Domestic tab prior.
• Have attempted at least 15 credit hours of post-secondary transferable coursework from a recognized institution.
• Be in good academic standing at the transfer institution.
• Have a 2.0 GPA from the most recent 30 credits prior to transfer.
• For the purposes of verifying any outstanding first-year prerequisites, high school transcripts may be requested.

Please check detail of study units at http://www.unbc.ca/programs-and-admissions/undergraduate/programs/nature-based-tourism-management

• Business owner, guide outfitter
• Tourism manager
• Outdoor educator
• Recreation or camp director
• Economic development officer
• Park ranger

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