| Nature-Based Tourism Management | | |
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School | University of Northern British Columbia | | |
Location | Prince George, BC, Canada | | |
School Type | University | | |
School Size | Full-time Undergraduate: 3,068 Full-time Graduate: 850 | | |
Degree | Bachelor | | |
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Length | 4 Year(s) | | |
Entry Grade (%)* | 65% | | |
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Description | Tourism has become the largest industry and employer in the world. One of the most important and fastest growing sectors in tourism is nature-based tourism, which comprises attractions, activities and experiences involving interaction with natural and cultural resources (e.g., ecotourism, adventure tourism, indigenous tourism). This degree examines the various components of the nature-based tourism system, giving emphasis to the entrepreneurial perspectives and sustainability issues in the industry. Students also choose to specialize in other content areas and disciplines closely related to nature-based tourism, such as tourism marketing, indigenous tourism, geography, international studies, environmental planning, political science, and natural resource management. | | |
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