Tourism and Hospitality, MSc

Frequently asked questions

• How much does Tourism and Hospitality, MSc cost?

  CAD 20,513 / year.

• What English score does it need?

  IELTS 6.5 overall is the score listed for this programme.

• How long is it?

  full-time: 12-24 months, as listed by the university.

• What are the entry requirements?

  Completion of an undergraduate honours degree or equivalent from a recognised university with a grade average of at least 70% (B-) in the last four semesters (normally the last two years) of full-time study. Two referee assessment forms and transcripts from every post-secondary institution attended are required. Programme minimum admission average: 73%. Programme-specific requirements: Applicants must hold a four-year honour's undergraduate degree (from a college or university) or its equivalent in Hospitality, Food, Tourism, or General Business, with a minimum average of at least B (73%) in the last two years of study*. Applicants with a 4-year business degree (e.g., B.Comm, BBA), a business minor, or a professional designation (e.g., CPA, CFA, PMP,) may be eligible for a waiver of certain program requirements, at the discretion of the Tourism and Hospitality Graduate Program Coordinator. Students applying to the Thesis option will be required to submit a writing sample as part of their application, to demonstrate their readiness for the research-focused nature of the program. Additionally, all applicants must meet the University of Guelph’s English Language Proficiency requirements for admission. If an applicant’s first language is not English, or their undergraduate · English: IELTS 6.5; TOEFL iBT 89; PTE Academic 60; Duolingo English Test 120 · English test waiver: Certification is required only where the applicant's first language is not English. Other accepted tests: CAEL 70 overall; MELAB 85; Oxford English Language Level Test (ELLT) 7. The advanced level of the University of Guelph English Language Certificate Program (ELCP) satisfies the requirement; admission may also be offered on condition of completing the Graduate Preparation Program (GPP, two semesters). · GRE/GMAT: Required by some departments; the Graduate Calendar states that where the GRE or GMAT is required it is listed with the programme's own admission information. · Application fee: CAD 125.00 (non-refundable, payable to OUAC)

• Is there a scholarship?

  Tuition and funding: Students enrolled in the program receive partial funding in support of their studies through scholarships and/or Graduate Teaching Assistant (GTA) positions. Click here for information regarding tuition of the MSc Tourism and Hospitality program. Click here for more information about graduate student scholarships. Source:. University-wide international awards Guelph names for graduate students: International Doctoral Tuition Scholarships (up to four years) and International Master's Tuition Scholarships "for both course-based and thesis-based programs", plus the Ontario Graduate Scholarship and tri-agency awards. Source View scholarship page

• Is it accredited?

  Business school accreditation — AACSB (institutional quality mark, NOT a licence to practise): AACSB International (The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business)