Master of Arts in Tourism Management

Degree Awarded

Royal Roads University (RRU), Canada

Master of Arts in Tourism Management

Degree Awarded

Royal Roads University (RRU), Canada

About this course

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About this course

LAUNCH INTAKE

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Exciting new undergraduate and postgraduate courses are launching soon at Royal Roads Ras Al Khaimah, UAE—bringing our innovative, career-focused education to even more students. Designed to equip future leaders with the skills, knowledge, and global perspectives needed to thrive, these courses will reflect our commitment to academic excellence, real-world learning, and transformative education.

Stay tuned for updates as we expand our offerings and continue to shape a dynamic learning environment that empowers students to make an impact.



Course description

The Bachelor of Business Administration in Innovation and Sustainability builds a strong foundation in business while preparing you to tackle real-world environmental and social challenges. With core modules, electives, and a final capstone, you’ll develop the skills employers value. You can also expand your global perspective through an international exchange or hands-on internship.

Overview

The BBA provides a solid foundation in fundamental business skills, such as marketing, operations, management, finance, accounting and human resource management.

Core skills include:

  • Communication
  • Critical thinking
  • Problem solving
  • Teamwork
  • Leadership

Why complete your BBA?

This course goes beyond traditional business education. You’ll master essential business skills while exploring innovative solutions to contemporary sustainability challenges. With opportunities for global experiences and real-world internships, you’ll graduate with the knowledge, adaptability, and international perspective to thrive in a rapidly evolving job market.

Career opportunities for BBA graduates

Graduates of the BBA in Innovation and Sustainability will have a comprehensive understanding of the fundamental skills for success in today’s business and management environment with a focus on innovation and sustainability. You’ll also gain knowledge and practice in information technology, digital transformation and artificial intelligence, equipping you to work in many different fields whether at a start-up, a small to mid-size organization or a multinational corporation.



Modules

Year 1Term 1Term 2Term 3
Academic WritingCommunication 1Global Business
Principles of EconomicsProject Management 1Information systems
Intro to Business AdministrationCollective LeadershipFundamentals of HR
AccountingSustainabilityBusiness Ethics
Intro to MarketingIntroduction to StatisticsIntroduction to Finance
Year 2Term 4Term 5Term 6
Sustainable Marketing5 Electives or International Exchange ExperienceOperations Management
Communications 2System Thinking
Business LawCreativity & Innovation
Business StrategyClimate Change & Business
Managerial AccountingConsumer Behaviour
Year 3Term 7Term 8 
SDGs & Business

Social Entrepreneurship

Leading Organizations

Capstone (9 credits)

Design Thinking
Sustainability Accounting
Entrepreneurship
Global Business
Year 1 Term 1
Academic Writing
Principles of Economics
Intro to Business Administration
Accounting
Intro to Marketing
Term 2
Communication 1
Project Management 1
Collective Leadership
Sustainability
Introduction to Statistics
Term 3
Global Business
Information Systems
Fundamentals of HR
Business Ethics
Introduction to Finance
Year 2 Term 4
Sustainable Marketing
Communications 2
Business Law
Business Strategy
Managerial Accounting
Term 5
5 Electives or International Exchange Experience
Term 6
Operations Management
System Thinking
Creativity & Innovation
Climate Change & Business
Consumer Behaviour
Year 3 Term 7
SDGs & Business
Design Thinking
Sustainability Accounting
Entrepreneurship
Global Business
Term 8
Social Entrepreneurship Leading Organizations Capstone (9 credits)

Electives

  • Environmental Sustainability
  • Social Responsibility
  • Economic Sustainability
  • Business Analytics
  • Information Technology and Digital Transformation (effective use of AI)
  • International Exchange Experience


Capstone

  • Research project



Admissions & application

Course duration36 months
Eligibility criteria
  • Successful completion with minimum “B” average in four academic final year high school modules including English.
  • Four year 11 courses: English, Foundations of Mathematics or Pre-Calculus; Science and Social Studies
Language proficiency requirement
  • IELTS 6.5 score overall
  • RRU Placement test B2 or higher
Credits120
Degree awardedRoyal Roads University, Canada

Overview

The Master of Arts in Tourism Management program is designed to help you inspire and lead change in the global tourism industry. You’ll study core curriculum and electives that allow you to customize your learning. You can complete the program through three options: a full research project in a chosen field (thesis), a practical exploration of a specific area of management development (major research project) and electives that explore sustainable tourism.

About the program

Gain a solid foundation in tourism management, leadership and global tourism, strategic planning for hospitality, tourism and marketing, and research methodology.

Core skills include:

  • Communication
  • Critical thinking
  • Problem solving
  • Teamwork
  • Leadership

Why take the MA in Tourism Management?

Through this unique program, you’ll have an opportunity to share your management and professional experiences, as well as your goals and ideas to enact positive change in the tourism sector.

This program is ideal for someone with professional experience seeking to expand their skills and knowledge of industry practices, priorities, trends, issues and innovations.

As a student, you’ll have the option to study the use of information technology and digital transformation as an elective or an additional set of courses to earn a microcredential in digital transformation.

Program modules

Core courses

  • Strategic Planning for Tourism and Hospitality
  • Tourism Leadership
  • Critical Perspectives on Global Tourism
  • Transforming Destinations
  • Strategic Tourism Management
  • Research Methodology

Elective courses

  • Trends in Tourism Management
  • Financial Analysis and Decision-Making
  • Sustainable Tourism Management
  • Responsible and Ethical Stewardship
  • Event Management
  • Social Entrepreneurship
  • Responsible Tourism Field School
  • Internship

Program details

Course duration 12 months
Eligibility criteria
  • Successful completion with minimum second-class honor Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in the relevant field of study
  • GPA scores 3.0 and above
  • At least two year’s full-time experience in the industry or 24 weeks internship in the industry
Language proficiency requirement
  • IELTS 6.5 score overall
  • RRU Placement test B2 or higher
Credits 36
Degree awarded Royal Roads University, Canada