Recreation And Tourism Management

Recreation and Tourism Management (RTM) Diploma: Lead the Future of Tourism and Community Engagement

In today’s world, people crave authentic experiences that allow them to connect with communities, explore new destinations, and create lasting memories. Sask Polytech’s Recreation and Tourism Management (RTM) Diploma Program is designed to equip you with the knowledge and practical skills needed to design, manage, and deliver these enriching experiences.

With a focus on leadership, community engagement, and sustainable tourism practices, the RTM program prepares graduates to become innovative leaders in the growing fields of recreation management, tourism development, and event planning.

Why Choose the Recreation and Tourism Management Program?

What You’ll Learn in the Recreation and Tourism Management Program

1. Leadership and Management Skills

Gain the essential leadership skills needed to manage and inspire teams in the dynamic fields of recreation and tourism. Learn how to effectively oversee projects, teams, and organizations to create successful tourism experiences.

2. Sustainable Tourism Practices

Study the principles of environmental sustainability in tourism, learning how to create programs that respect nature, promote conservation, and support local communities.

3. Community-Based and Cultural Tourism

Understand how to design and implement community-based tourism programs that foster cultural understanding and local engagement while supporting economic development.

4. Event Planning and Program Development

Learn how to plan and execute events and programs that attract tourists, promote local culture, and enhance the community experience. Explore group tours, guiding, and municipal tourism management.

5. Applied Learning and Practical Experience

Enhance your theoretical learning with 195 hours of applied, hands-on experience through internships, projects, and partnerships with industry professionals.

6. Sport and Outdoor Recreation Management

Explore the growing demand for sport management and outdoor programming, gaining knowledge in areas like facility management, recreation planning, and outdoor event coordination.

Career Opportunities in Recreation and Tourism Management

Graduates of the Recreation and Tourism Management (RTM) Diploma Program are prepared for a wide variety of career paths in the tourism and recreation sectors, including:

The Recreation and Tourism Management Diploma at Sask Polytech empowers you to become an industry leader, change-maker, and social entrepreneur in the growing fields of tourism and community recreation. Whether you’re passionate about sustainability, cultural tourism, or event management, this program will help you make a lasting impact.

Program Requirements
  • Academic Requirement: The applicant must have completed Grade 12 with English Language Arts and Math.
  • ELP Requirement: IELTS: 6.5 overall, with at least 5.0 in each section. PTE: 63 overall, with at least 50 in each section. Duolingo: 110 TOEFL(iBT): 81 overall, with at least 19 in reading, listening, speaking, and writing.
Refund Policy

If you choose to withdraw from a program, you must submit a withdrawal request. Sask Polytech will refund any tuition amounts (less the non-refundable deposit) within 4-6 weeks. 

Non-attendance at the start of a program (no show) is considered a notification of intention to withdraw from a program.

Sask Polytech has partnered with PayMyTuition to provide refunds to international students by electronic bank transfer. Sask Polytech will use the external email address in your student account to process this transaction. If you would like to update or confirm your external email address, log into mySaskPolytech and click the Update address and personal information link.

1. You will receive an email from Sask Polytech indicating your payment has been processed.

2. You will receive an email from PayMyTuition (studentrefunds@paymytuition.com) with further instructions on how to deposit your payment. Click the link in the email to initiate the payment process.

3. Enter details in the PayMyTuiton refund form. This includes the currency, identification documentation (passport or driver’s license number), banking and beneficiary information. Make note of the bank account number as this will be as the passcode to deposit your funds. 

You may choose an alternate beneficiary by entering their banking information. 

Upon receipt of your completed beneficiary instructions, PayMyTuition will verify your request for accuracy. They will complete fraud and compliance checks to comply with various anti-money laundering and compliance laws. PayMyTuition will email you when verification is complete and confirm your payment. You will receive a PDF summary that is password protected. This PDF can be accessed using the bank account number that you provided as the password.

You will receive an email when your refund is complete. Please allow three to five business days for the payment to be deposited to your account.

Key Facts
  • Application Fee: $150
  • LOA Deposit: $10,000
  • Annual Tuition Fee: $16,400
  • Total Tuition Fee: $39,800
  • Course Duration: 2 years
  • Credentials: Diploma
  • Intake: September
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  • All academic transcripts

  • All academic certificates

  • IELTS/PTE/TOEFL/Duolingo - if applicable

  • Student Email ID:

  • Student Contact No:

  • Student Address:

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  • Stamped copy of visa

  • LOI

  • Study permit

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