Overview

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.

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 Tourism and Hospitality program of University of Guelph consists of six taught graduate courses, three of which are core/compulsory and three are ‘restricted electives’, plus the thesis proposal and defence.

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

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Tourism and Hospitality

Food Industry Management

Contemporary Issues in Tourism

Tourism and Sustainable Development
Data Mining Practicum

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-31 00:00:00

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

120

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TOEFL^® IBT

89

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PTE Academic

60

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

60 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Guelph, Canada

Disciplines

Hospitality Management Tourism & Leisure View 14 other Masters in Hospitality Management in Canada

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Academic requirements

GPA

B+

GMAT

550

English requirements

Duolingo English Test

120

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89

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60

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

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) 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.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

13676 CAD / year

≈ 13676 CAD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

4756 CAD / year

≈ 4756 CAD / year

Living costs

Guelph

Canada

1157 - 1804 CAD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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