Travel & Tourism courses

About Travel in MacEwan University

MacEwan's Travel program takes you places. This two-year diploma program is condensed into an accelerated 13-month format so you can fast track your studies to get right to work. In this program you'll study the ins and outs of the travel industry: from sales and tickets to managing suppliers and agents. You'll also receive hands-on experience with the actual computerized reservation systems used by the travel industry.

Get an in-depth look at the world's most important tourist destinations, and learn what motivates travelers to frequent them. Learn how to deal with everything from international border crossings to environmental and social concerns. Develop an understanding of the evolving travel market and the technology used to document and sell North American and international travel.

Month 13 is spent in a practicum placement so you can apply your new skills in a real travel job.

Oh, and did we mention our study tours? All students have the option of completing a study tour to better familiarize them with their careers in travel. Travel study tours have gone to destinations like Europe, the Caribbean, Hawaii and China.

Careers

The following lists some of the positions and companies in which alumni of the Travel program at MacEwan University have held. While the basis of our training best prepares you for the role of Travel Agent (Travel Consultant), there are endless career paths.

Travel Agencies

Positions: Travel Agent/Consultant/Counsellor, Cruise Counsellor, Group Specialist, Corporate/Leisure/International/Destination/Wedding Agent or Specialist, Supervisor, Team Lead Corporate/Leisure Sales Manager, Manager, Branch Manager, Group Manager, Regional Manager, Marketing Manager, Trainer, Sales & Marketing Manager, Sales & Operations Manager, Manager - Education & Development, Vice President & COO, Owner, President

This is a small list of the companies that employ our graduates. We couldn’t possibly list them all as we have grads throughout Edmonton, Alberta and Canada at independent agencies, large chain offices and franchises such as: AMA Travel Services, Adventure Travel Company, Courtesy Travel & Cruise, Edmonton Travel, Flight Centre, Marlin Travel, Paull Travel, Sears Travel Service, TierOne Travel, Transat Distribution Canada, Travel CUTS, Uniglobe Travel

Other Travel Industry Jobs

Tour Operators/Suppliers: Generally the positions within these companies would be in the following areas:
Business Development, Reservations and Sales. Although some grads have also gone on to roles with more responsibility such as Director of Sales, Operations Controller, Group Sales Manager, Office Manager, Regional Manager.

Other exciting jobs

Tour Guide in Europe, Destination Representative in the Caribbean, Purser on an International Cruise Line, Flight Attendant with companies such as Westjet, Emirates and Lufthansa Airlines, Instructor, Program Advisor, Curriculum Coordinator & Program Chair with the Travel Program at Grant MacEwan University!

Although these positions are not ones we train you for, it does not mean that having a solid Travel Industry background will not give you the advantage needed to land your dream job.

Academic qualification equivalents

• Applicants must have a minimum overall average of 65 percent in high school courses

English language requirements (one of the below):

• IELTS      :       overall band score of 6.5 and a minimum score of 5.5 in each band.
• TOEFL    :       86 and a minimum score of 21 in each section.
• PTE         :       overall score of 59 and a minimum score of 56 in each band.

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MacEwan University The Average Tuition Fees And Other Expenses

Before deciding to study in one of the Canadian universities, one must estimate the average cost of living in Canada. Tabulated below are the expenses one needs to incur on a monthly basis to study at MacEwan University. The tuition fees for international students are based on credits. Other fees include the service fees and course specific fees which can be checked online.

Cost of transportation is covered in tuition fee as the institute provides UPass.

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