The global tourism industry needs people who can lead organizations and communities to be resilient and sustainable, and to adapt to change. Develop and practice skills to advance your tourism career.

The global tourism industry needs people who can lead organizations and communities to be resilient and sustainable, and to adapt to change. People like you. It's a flexible, 9-credit program comprised of three courses, which you can take online or on campus.

Standard admission

• Completion of a four-year (or comparable) undergraduate degree from a recognized post-secondary institution, normally with a minimum GPA of 'B' (3.00/4.33).
• At least two years of full-time work experience within the tourism or hospitality industry.

Flexible admission

• Under flexible admission, the combination of work experience, education, and professional development is assessed. Applicants must show evidence of having sufficient knowledge, skills and abilities to complete a demanding academic course of study at a graduate level and have significant industry related experience.

As a general guideline:

• Applicants with no post-secondary education would normally require a minimum of seven years of progressive work experience, three years of which would be in a leadership role.
• Applicants who have completed some post-secondary education (but who do not meet our 4-year degree requirement) will be adjudicated on a case-by-case basis with greater emphasis placed on the quality and years of work experience.

• International English Language Testing System (academic or immigration) or Test of English as a Foreign Language (Internet Based) or Test of English as a Foreign Language (Internet Based) or Pearson Test of English (Academic)

• Work Experience

Additional requirements

• Solid research, academic writing and critical thinking skills are required for success in this program. Applicants need to include detailed information and evidence that highlights research, academic writing and critical thinking skills gained through academic and/or work experience. The applicant’s Statement of Intent will be used as one piece of evidence in assessing writing competence.
• Applicants who need to refresh or sharpen their academic writing and critical thinking skills may be encouraged or required to take the Academic Writing and Critical Thinking offered by Professional and Continuing Studies.