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Tourism and Destination Management - Diploma

Program Details

Length: 2 years

Total Credits: 61

Intake Terms: Fall

Delivery Method: In-person

Campus: Tenth Street

Credential: Diploma

Cost:

Approximate program cost

Student Loans:

This program is eligible for student loans

Credential Received

Diploma in Tourism and Destination Management

Overview

Program Summary

The Tourism and Destination Management (TADM) diploma at Selkirk College is a two-year, experience-based program designed to prepare students for dynamic and rewarding careers in the tourism sector. Building on over 40 years of tourism education, this modernized program responds to strong industry growth and evolving workforce needs. 

 Through five themed semesters, students gain practical skills in responsible leadership, destination and financial management, outdoor recreation, tourism marketing and customer relations, as well as participating in a paid work term and hosting student-run events. The curriculum emphasizes sustainability, community engagement, Indigenous perspectives and business strategy, ensuring graduates are equipped to responsibly innovate, lead and make a meaningful impact. 

 With credits that transfer into universities around Canada and the world, this program provides flexible pathways to employment, entrepreneurship and career advancement. Whether you’re a student, a current industry professional or future entrepreneur, this diploma provides a smart, practical and inspiring launchpad into a thriving, globally connected industry.

Program Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this program, learners will be able to: 

  1. Design and implement tourism business strategies that cultivate destination resilience by balancing economic viability, environmental stewardship and cultural responsibility.   
  2. Exemplify responsible leadership by applying ethical, inclusive, and place-based approaches to tourism and destination management.  
  3. Demonstrate cultural protocols when integrating Indigenous and community knowledge, culture and heritage into tourism planning and guest experience 
  4. Demonstrate proficiency in financial, operational and marketing tools that support responsible business practices.  
  5. Collaborate with culturally diverse and interdisciplinary teams to deliver tourism services that meet community and industry needs.   
  6. Communicate professionally in tourism and hospitality settings through writing, speaking and digital engagement to foster lasting client and industry partner relationships.  
  7. Identify innovative opportunities that facilitate sustainable development within the tourism sector.  
  8. Apply knowledge gained from work-integrated learning, capstone projects and community-based experiences.   

Program Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

In addition to meeting the general admission requirements to Selkirk College as outlined in College Policy 8611: Admissions, applicants must meet the following Tourism and Destination Management program requirements to be considered fully qualified: 

  1. English Studies 12 or English First Peoples 12 or ENGL 60 with a minimum of 67%.
  2. For international applicants, IELTS 6.5 overall band score (with no band less than 6.0), or equivalent on other internationally recognized English language proficiency tests.  

Additional Requirements

  1. Entry to the program is in the Fall semester. Entry may be limited by prerequisites or space limitations. International entry may be limited where international student enrolment targets or limits have been met. 
  2. Participation in the paid work term is mandatory for graduation from the program. See “Work Term Policy” below for more details. 
  3. There are components of this program where students will set up and run events or spend time in a kitchen or lab setting.  As a result, it is suggested that students be in good health, able to stand for long periods of time and able to lift up to 25 kg. 
  4. Possible additional travel expenses associated with class field trips are the responsibility of the student.

Graduation and Promotion

  1. A student must achieve a minimum term GPA of 2.33 and can carry no more than one (1) failing grade in the previous semester courses to be promoted to subsequent semesters.  Any student with more than one (1) failure during the previous semester must have the School Chair’s approval to progress to the next semester and may be required to withdraw.    
  2. If a student is not successful in completing a course, they can still continue in the program—either full-time or part-time—with approval from the School Chair. To support their success, students will have the opportunity to create a personalized learning plan. *Since courses are offered on a semester basis, students who need to retake a course may need to wait until it is available again.
  3. Students who wish to take more than a full semester course load can only do so with approval from the School Chair or their designate. Students who are considering an increased course load, are encouraged to reach out to the School Chair or designate to discuss their goals and create a plan that supports their success in the program.
  4. A student whose progress in a course is not satisfactory may be required to withdraw from the course and take an upgrading course which may be associated with an additional cost. 
  5. Normally, two unsuccessful attempts in a course are considered grounds for withdrawal from the program. However, a third attempt may be permitted at the discretion of the School Chair or designate. The program encourages students to seek guidance and support early to help ensure success. 

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Additional Program Policies

Effective Term: Fall

Effective Year: 09/08/2026

Grading Table: Standard Academic and Career Programs

Program Specific Regulations:

Work Term Policy 

  1. To participate in the summer work internship, the student must have completed all required courses with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.33 and have completed all courses with no more than one (1) failing grade. Any student with more than one (1) failing grade must have School Chair approval to go on their work internship. 
  2. Throughout the work term, students are supported by both Selkirk College Program Policies and the employer’s policies, creating a structured and professional environment for success.
  3. During the work term, students are expected to meet management requirements for job performance. Students are expected to maintain good working relationships with their co-workers and supervisors. 
  4. To maximize the benefits of the work term, students are encouraged to become involved in multiple departments, if possible. 
  5. Due to the limited number of local placement options, students may be required to consider placements outside their local area of residents. 
  6. Termination from a work term place of employment is grounds for withdrawal from the program. Students must notify the instructor within 48 hours of any termination, temporary suspension or disciplinary action. Students must also notify the instructor within 48 hours of any unannounced layoff or work term cancellation. Failure to do so will aggravate an already serious situation and further jeopardize the student's status in the program.
  7. Students must follow the Appeals Process to be successful in order to request for re-entry or continuation in the work term. 

Attendance:

  1. Student attendance in class supports their progress toward meeting the course learning outcomes and contributes to the learning community. They will gain valuable insights and opportunities that would not be possible without the conversations and activities they will participate in. If a student finds themselves in a situation where they are not able to get to class or will be late, they will need to contact the relevant instructor so that they can collaborate on a plan for continued student success. When students miss class, the chances of successfully meeting the learning outcomes may be reduced and/or prevent the student from passing the class. 
  2. Students absent from any class or learning experience, for any reason, are responsible for the course material they have missed. As part of the plan for success, they may be required to make up missed assignments, activities, lab and/or practice education hours to successfully meet the learning outcomes. Absence from learning experiences may impact the student’s ability to meet the learning outcomes for that course and in turn, progression to the next semester. 
  3. Written and competency/skill-based assessment schedules are shared with students at the beginning of the course in order for students to plan and organize themselves accordingly. If a student is absent from a written or competency/skill-based assessment for reasonable cause (e.g., illness, family emergency, adverse weather conditions, etc.), they may contact their instructor to determine if they are eligible to make-up the assessment at another time (please check the course outline for specific details). A physician's note for illness, or a note substantiating the family emergency, may be required prior to assess eligibility. 

Assignments:

  1. Students will normally receive notice of dates and times when assignments and/or tests are to be submitted and/or written. 
  2. Late assignments will have 10% per day deducted for each calendar day they are late. Assignments will not be accepted more than five days after the due date. 
  3. Please note that assignments not submitted and scheduled tests not written will receive a mark of zero. In some courses, it may also be mandatory to achieve an acceptable standard on all assignments and/or complete all exams to receive credit.

Other regulations:

Additional Policies
College policies that inform the Tourism and Destination Management Program 

Policy #8350: Educational Field Trips 
Students on any field trip are visible representatives of Selkirk College and their respective program. Students are expected to conduct themselves as professionals and exercise common sense, responsibility and maturity in all field trip situations.

College Policy 8611: Admissions
General admission requirements to the College and guidelines for specific admission requirements.

Policy #8612: Grading  
Ensure that grading and promotion are consistent and fair, provide consistent guidance to individuals responsible for the evaluation of students and provides definitions of each grade notation that could appear on a Selkirk College transcript.

*Note: Grading will be based on the categories defined in Standard Grading Table for Academic and Career Programs.

Policy # 8614 Title: Advanced Standing:  Course Challenge, Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) and Transfer Credit 
Guidelines for determining equivalencies between student prior learning experiences and formal College credits and for assessing official post-secondary transcripts from other institutions to determine academic course equivalency towards Selkirk College programs

 Policy #8615: Standards of Academic Progress 
Describe academic standards and level of achievement required for a student to successfully complete a course and/or program at Selkirk College and establishes principles and procedures to assist and intervene when a student is at academic risk

Policy # 8617: Credentials and Graduation 
To clarify the means by which the College informs a student of a program’s graduation requirements and what types of requirements may be included in a program’s graduation requirements.

Policy #8619: Student Probation 
Guidelines for being informed about and place on and removed from probation and the consequences if a student fails to meet the conditions of probation.