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Master of Science in the Field of Tourism, Hospitality, and Event Management

The master of science in the field of tourism, hospitality, and event management program at the GW School of Business prepares its students to be top industry leaders by combining classroom and field-based learning with exceptional access to jobs, internships, networking, and career development opportunities found only in Washington, DC. Through the 30-credit program of study, students gain knowledge, experience, and skills focused on their particular interests in tourism, hospitality, and event management. The program can be completed on a full- or part-time basis.

Overview of the Program

• The program combines classroom and field-based learning.
• It provides exceptional access to jobs, internships, networking, and career development opportunities.
• The program can be completed on a full- or part-time basis.

Admissions

The following are the admission requirements for the program:

• Application deadlines:
  • Fall: Round 1 - November 15; Round 2 - January 15; Round 3 - March 15; Round 4 - May 1; After May 1 – Rolling
  • Spring: Round 1 - October 1; Round 2 - November 15; After November 15 – Rolling
• Application form: The application process is through a secure, electronic submission process.
• Current resume: Please list your entire work history including start and stop dates.
• Statement of purpose: A Statement of Purpose is required for your application, addressing your interests, academic and professional objectives, and proposed topic(s) of graduate study.
• Previous academic records: Applicants are required to upload and submit copies of transcripts from all undergraduate and graduate institutions attended.
• Letters of recommendation: One official letter of recommendation is required by the GW School of Business unless your specific program mandates two or more.
• Standardized test scores: Some departments and programs require applicants to take standardized entrance examinations such as GRE or GMAT scores.
• English proficiency: All applicants are required to demonstrate a level of proficiency in the English language sufficient to meet the admission requirement of the School of Business.
• Supplemental data: Some departments and programs require the completion of supplemental data or submission of materials such as certificates or writing samples.
• International applicants only: Applicants who have not completed a post-secondary degree from a U.S. institution are required to submit TOEFL, IELTS, PTE Academic, or the Duolingo English Test scores to be considered for admission.

Requirements

The following requirements must be fulfilled:

• 30 credits in required courses.
• Course List:
  • TSTD 6220: International Hospitality Management
  • TSTD 6221: Tourism, Hospitality, and Event Market Analysis
  • TSTD 6249: Sustainable Destination Development
  • TSTD 6251: Applied Quantitative Methods
  • TSTD 6261: Tourism Policy and Planning
  • TSTD 6263: Destination Marketing
  • TSTD 6270: Research Methods and Applications
  • TSTD 6277: Event and Conference Management
  • TSTD 6296: Tourism, Hospitality, and Event Digital Marketing
  • TSTD 6297: Advanced Topical Studies

Combined Program

• Dual Master of Business Administration and Master of Science in the field of tourism, hospitality, and event management.