Graduate Diploma in Sustainable Leisure Management at Vancouver Island University

Programme overview

This program places graduates at the intersection of two growing, exciting, and globally significant areas of theory and practice: leisure and sustainability. The program prepares emerging leaders to examine and create solutions, which ensure that residents and travelers alike can enjoy recreational experiences, natural and cultural amenities, heritage resources, and adventure as part of their life experiences on a sustainable basis. Students will engage in coursework delivered in a non–traditional, international

Faculty: Tourism, Recreation and Hospitality | Duration: 1 year | Study mode: full-time | Location: Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada

What you will study

Courses include Leisure & Sustainability: Principles & Paradigms, Case Studies in Sustainability & Innovation, Knowledge Creation & Mobilization 1, Influencing Change Towards Sustainability, Knowledge Creation & Mobilization II, Field Experience.

Career pathways

The career path of individuals of this credential will largely depend on their undergraduate degree; however, they will be uniquely positioned with an understanding of innovative practices in the leisure industry for achieving environmental, social, and economic sustainability.

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Application information

Entry requirements

An undergraduate degree from an appropriately accredited university.; A minimum average of "B" calculated in the last two years of the undergraduate degree, with a review of the entire degree.; Applicants whose previous degree was obtained in a country where English is not the primary/official language and from a university where English was not the language of instruction must meet one of VIU’s English Language requirements for Graduate Programs.; Acceptance and satisfactory review of the following items by the Faculty Admissions Committee:Resume; One letter of reference (academic preferred) accompanied by a completed referee form (Domestic applicants, International applicants).; A comprehensive statement addressing each of the following areas:Statement of career interest; and,; Summary of relevant preparation (i.e. career and academic).; Interview.; Notes on Admission; This is a...

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the courses you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Most programmes start in September; January intake is offered for some bachelor's degrees and other programmes; many programmes offer alternative start dates throughout the year.

Applications for most academic programs open October 1 in the year before the program start date (applications for programs beginning September 2027 open October 1, 2026); deadlines vary by program.

Application fee: domestic undergraduate $46.98, domestic graduate $121.86, international all programs $156.06 (non-refundable); no application fee for Adult Basic Education.

Apply through the official page: https://www.viu.ca/apply

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