CHARLOTTETOWN, P.E.I. – A second information session will be held tonight at 6 p.m. for those interested in UPEI’s new masters in island tourism program.
The new two-year program begins in August and incorporates online learning and work-study with tourism organizations. Students can obtain a graduate degree in the expanding field of tourism, applied specifically to islands.
The second of two information sessions will be held tonight, Thursday, Jan. 25, at 6 p.m. in room 243 of UPEI’s Don and Marion McDougall Hall.
“Island tourism is one of the fastest growing global sectors,” said Jim Randall, coordinator of the master of arts in island studies at UPEI.
“This new online course-based master’s degree from a university recognized as the world leader in island studies scholarship and learning gives graduates a high-quality post-graduate credential targeted to students' specific career needs.”
Scholarships and bursaries are available. For more information, contact the program coordinator at [email protected] or 902-620-5013.
