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MA in Tourism Management




Program start dates

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February 20, 2012 schedule, costs & curriculum
September 17, 2012 schedule, costs & curriculum
November 12, 2012 schedule, costs & curriculum
February 18, 2013 schedule, costs & curriculum
September 16, 2013 schedule, costs & curriculum
November 11, 2013 schedule, costs & curriculum
January 20, 2014 schedule, costs & curriculum
February 17, 2014 schedule, costs & curriculum
September 15, 2014 schedule, costs & curriculum

This leading-edge graduate program is the first of its kind in Canada’s tourism and hospitality education system. It responds to the worldwide demand for tourism and hospitality leaders to build and sustain a competitive advantage in the global tourism market. Timely and relevant program content has been designed in collaboration with industry experts, students, faculty and education partners. Students gain skills in leadership, sustainable tourism, destination development, international hotel and resort management, and applied research.

The MA in Tourism incorporates the content of the Graduate Certificate in Tourism Leadership (required module), plus a choice of two of the three Graduate Certificates in Sustainable Tourism, Hospitality Management or Destination Development.  The Applied Research Module is the second required module of the MA in Tourism Management. Two of the three elective Graduate Certificates noted must be completed prior to taking the Applied Research Module. This program structure ensures that learning outcomes are aligned with the MA in Tourism Management program. More

Who it’s for
Managers, owners and executives in the public, private and not-for-profit sectors who want to increase their competency as managers in the tourism and hospitality industry. Typically, students have a minimum of five years experience in the industry. More

Applicants who do not have the formal academic education to qualify for admission may be assessed on the basis of both their formal education and their informal learning, in accordance with the Flexible Admission Policy.

Outcomes
Graduates of this program will have a broad range of applied technical, interpersonal, analytical and communication skills in tourism leadership. The program prepares tourism and hospitality professionals to excel and lead in a complex, involving and competitive industry.  More

The School of Tourism and Hospitality Management gratefully acknowledges the support and sponsorship of Harbour Air Seaplanes as our exclusive carrier for the Let Your Career Fly sessions.

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