TOUR-111 - Introduction to Tourism

Minimum Credits: 3 Length: 45 hours Prerequisites: Minimum 65% in either English 12, English Studies 12, English First Peoples 12, ENGL 090, or equivalent. Delivery Method: On-campus, Online Cost: $351.12 Course Outline: https://sps.cotr.bc.ca/Outlines/Course Outlines/TOUR111.pdf

This course is an introduction to the tourism industry and explores its role in the economy. The eight sectors of the tourism industry are examined and factors that have affected the industry are analyzed. Students gain skills to understand the necessary components for tourism development and investigate career paths and consider potential opportunities in this exciting field.