MSc Tourism and Hospitality

You’ll develop a critical understanding of how research and knowledge are used to better understand the hospitality and tourism industry and the complexities of its management.

You will graduate with practical knowledge and analytical skills that can be applied to your career to make informed recommendations for your employer, or customer. This program is ideal for preparing students who wish to continue their research at the PhD level in tourism, hospitality and the wider service/hospitality industry.

MSc Tourism and Hospitality program at a glance:

• Program length: 24 months 

• Program start date: Every September

• Program delivery: On-campus 

• Application deadline: occurs in January

Program format

The focus of this two-year program is to develop a thorough understanding of the leading theories that underpin the multi-disciplinary nature of tourism and hospitality. The program consists of six taught graduate courses, three of which are core/compulsory and three are ‘restricted electives’, plus the thesis proposal and defence.

Admission requirements

Applicants must meet the following requirements to be considered for admission:

• A four-year honours Bachelor's degree (or its equivalent) with at least a B+ average (77-79%) or 2nd class standing from a recognized post-secondary institution;

  • International applicants should use this guide to compare their academic credentials and determine the grade equivalency needed.

• 2 references, with an option for a third reference. Our preference is for academic references, but professional ones may be substituted if appropriate;

• The GMAT or GRE is a requirement for all applicants. The preferred scores are 550 (GMAT), 515 (GMAT Focus) or 55th percentile in all sections (GRE). 

  • Applications without GMAT or GRE scores will be considered incomplete and may not be reviewed for admission until a score is provided.  

• Proof of English proficiency for applicants whose first language is not English. Please note that test scores must be valid for the start of the program.

  • Applicants who completed a post-secondary degree from Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, Australia, or New Zealand may request that this requirement be waived. This request will be reviewed by the graduate selection committee, who may ask for an interview and/or supplementary documentation in their consideration. 

Application deadlines for Fall 2025 admission:

• January 15 -- submission of the online application form

• February 1 -- submission of all required supporting documents

Careers

Graduates of this program pursue careers in a number of unique areas in hospitality and tourism management, including; 

• Market research consultant

• Government analyst

• Destination management

• Tourism industry analyst

• Public sector planner

• Continuing on to PhD studies