Tourism and Hospitality

The Tourism and Hospitality Associate Certificate prepares you for a career in BC's third-largest industry. Enhance your understanding of tourism dynamics. Acquire job-ready skills to excel in the global and local tourism sectors. Develop a strong grasp of essential business principles, including marketing, finance, and leadership.

The BCIT Tourism and Hospitality associate certificate focuses on the business of tourism and will prepare you for a role in B.C.’s 3rd largest industry. You’ll also develop a solid understanding of core business concepts including marketing, finance, and leadership.

Tourism is fast becoming a top economic driver in the province of British Columbia and has been resilient through past global challenges. While the industry is in recovery mode there’s no better time to improve your understanding of how tourism works.

BCIT will provide you with the job ready skills to become a leader in the tourism industry, both globally and locally, as we rebound from the recent downturn.

Going to university or college is a life-changing experience. A BCIT tourism and hospitality associate certificate will provide you with a well-rounded business toolbox and leadership essentials to create the career path of your choice.

Entrance requirements

Notice to applicants: As part of our ongoing commitment to ensure students are best prepared for their studies, Flexible Learning programs will be adopting English Language Proficiency standards (Categories 1, 2, and 3) as part of their declaration requirements effective April 2025.

Declarations submitted for program intakes beginning April 1, 2025 or later will be evaluated using the English Language Proficiency (ELP) requirement below.

• English language proficiency: Category 2 – English Studies 12 (67%) or equivalent

International applicants

This program is available to international applicants. A valid study permit is required prior to starting the program.