Business – Tourism

Pursue your passion for adventure and travel while meeting new people and gaining job-ready skills in a hands-on learning environment connected to industry. Learn the processes and best practices involved in creating, developing and managing visitor experiences, strategies for providing culturally-relevant customer service, and entrepreneurial business practices – from human resources and leadership to finances and strategic marketing.

This program was developed with industry – for industry, ensuring your skills are current and relevant. NCSS instructors have world-class experience and skills. You’ll have many opportunities to network with tourism industry partners both on and off campus. You’ll work in a campus restaurant, where theory and practical aspects of the program come to life through hands-on learning. You’ll have the opportunity to participate in local and/or provincial tourism activities and events, such as active exploration projects, event management opportunities, excursions, networking with industry partners, and many other progressive learning experiences. In this program, you’ll have the opportunity to be involved in the annual Tourism Industry Association of Nova Scotia (TIANS) conference.

The Business Tourism program includes a mandatory co-operative education (co-op) credit course between year one and two. Co-op provides an opportunity for paid, full-time employment – in a field related to your program.