
Recreation and Tourism Management Diploma
People today are hungry for authentic experiences. They want to live large and connect with a community, both at home and on their travels. Sask Polytech’s revamped and reimagined Recreation and Tourism Management (RTM) diploma program gives you the knowledge and skills you need to create, deliver and manage these experiences.
Duration
69 weeks
Starting Date
September
Tuition Fee
Year 1: $16,400
Year 2: $23,400
Location
Saskatoon
Effective November 1, 2024, significant changes were made to the Government of Canada’s Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) Program. Some Saskatchewan Polytechnic programs are no longer eligible for a PGWP.
Students who applied for a PGWP before November 1, 2024 are not affected by the changes.
About the Program
What sets the RTM program apart is that we develop managers and leaders–energetic, passionate people who want to make a difference in the industry. Our grads are community leaders, industry innovators, social entrepreneurs and change-makers. The RTM program prepares you to join their ranks with applied learning in:
- basic business and computer skills
- cultural and community-based learning
- environmental sustainability
- leadership and management skills
- 195 hours applied, practical learning
- fund development and partnerships
- group tours, guiding and local capital
- municipal tourism management
- outdoor programming
- program and event planning
- sport management
Courses Included
- Leadership and Group Dynamics
- Marketing in Recreation and Tourism
- Research Literacy
- Introduction to Recreation and Tourism Management
- Program Planning











