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67 weeks:
Year 1 - 33 weeks; Year 2 - 34 weeks |
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Recreation and Tourism Management is a diploma program. The 2010 Saskatchewan Employment Demand Forecast Report indicates 60% of all job opportunities will require management skills. In addition, the art, culture, recreation and sport-related occupations will see 1,000 jobs in Saskatchewan. If you want a career in one of the fastest growing industries in Saskatchewan and around the world, then join us in our newly redeveloped program where graduates will find careers across the array of opportunities in the culture, sport, recreation and tourism sectors.
Our comprehensive curriculum and highly trained instructors will help you discover the art and passion of recreation and tourism management for today's more active society.
Your studies will focus on a core of recreation and tourism management skills that provide the expertise and knowledge development you'll need to succeed in the industry.
You will develop many essential skills and gain hands-on training and experience in:
You will also develop communication, business and computer skills. The program includes a fall and winter camp where you apply theory in practical situations. Your real life experiences will develop your cultural, environmental and outdoor skills. The program's pragmatic business approach and innovative teaching methods promise you a rewarding educational experience and career.
Membership in several recreation and tourism associations is available to you. These include:
Recognition of our curriculum by the Association of Tourism Professionals provides access to industry certification.
Graduates also have the knowledge and skills needed to become small business entrepreneurs.
For more information about career opportunities related to this program, contact Student Employment Services at the campus nearest you.
*Previous Saskatchewan mathematics requirement also accepted:
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The First Qualified/First Admitted (FQFA) process is used for the majority of SIAST programs. When we determine that you meet the program's admission requirements, you will be offered admission based on the date you fully qualify for the program. The earlier you provide the appropriate documents and information that qualify you for admission to the next intake, the earlier you might begin your studies. Your application, once qualified, is always considered for the next intake.
Applicants to programs with multiple intakes in an academic year remain in the application pool until the last intake for that academic year has begun. Programs using the FQFA process receive applications year round and maintain an application pool for each academic year. Qualified applicants who are not offered a seat must reapply for the next academic year.
Sponsored programs or programs targeted to specific groups do not accept applications year round or maintain an application pool.
SIAST recognizes that adults learn in many different ways and through many different means. This includes acquiring knowledge and skills through life and work experience or non-formal training. Frequently asked questions regarding PLAR for this program are answered in the Factsheet. A detailed Candidate Guide, which includes a self-audit for all PLAR-ready courses, has been developed for this program. This information guides a candidate through all steps in the PLAR process.
Many SIAST students benefit from transferring credit. You may be eligible to transfer credit from or to another college or university. To learn more, visit our transfer credit web page.
SIAST is Saskatchewan's primary public institution for post-secondary technical education and skills training, recognized nationally and internationally for its expertise and innovation. Through program and course registrations, SIAST serves 26,000 distinct students with programs that touch every sector of the economy. SIAST operates campuses in Moose Jaw, Prince Albert, Regina and Saskatoon, and provides a number of courses and programs through distance education.