Admissions

High School Graduates

If you are a high school graduate, you can be admitted to the Bachelor of Tourism and Hospitality Management, the Diploma in Tourism and Hospitality Management, or the Certificate in Tourism and Hospitality Management, if you have achieved the following:

A minimum of five overall university preparatory Grade 12 classes, including English, with an overall average of at least 70%, and no individual grade below 60%. If your overall average is between 65% and 69%, you will be considered for admission on a case-by-case basis. You must have achieved a grade of at least 65% in Grade 12 English.  For admission to the Bachelor of Tourism and Hospitality Management Program or the Certificate in Tourism and Hospitality Management, you must also have completed Grade 11 and Grade 12 academic math or advanced math.

You can be admitted to the Diploma in Tourism and Hospitality Management only if you have completed the Certificate program, or are a part-time student with appropriate work experience. It is also open to you if you have already obtained a bachelor's degree.

If you are an Ontario student, a combination of U Level and M Level courses will be considered as university preparatory courses.

If you are a Québec student, you need one year of CEGEP credits (12 credits). If you have 24 CEGEP credits, you can be admitted with up to five full units (10 half-unit courses) of transfer credit. If you’re an international student, you can transfer your credits and often earn as much as 50% of your degree.

For more information regarding admission to the tourism and hospitality management programs at the Mount, or for admissions information for international students, please refer to the High School Requirements for admission.

MSVU-NSCC, NBCC and Holland College Two Plus Two Program

Mount Saint Vincent University, Tourism and Hospitality Management Program has an agreement in place with Nova Scotia Community College, New Brunswick Community College and PEI’s Holland College.  If you are a graduate of the NSCC two year Tourism and Hospitality Management  Diploma, you will automatically receive 10 full units (20 half-unit courses) of transfer credits in the Tourism and Hospitality Management degree program. The same applies if you are graduating from Holland College with a Diploma in Tourism and Travel Management or a Diploma in Hotel and Restaurant Management.  These agreements allow you to complete your BTHM in two years.

NSCC and NBCC Two Plus Two Program                                                        
Tourism Management Diploma Program Sequencing

Holland College Two Plus Two Program
Diploma in Tourism and Travel Management Program Sequencing
Diploma in Hotel and Restaurant Management Program Sequencing

Contact Miriam Gallant, the secretary of the Dept. of Business and Tourism, by phone (902) 457-6175, or email, msvu.ca.

Mature Learners                               At the Mount, we believe learning is a lifelong experience. If you have been out of school for some time and have decided to return to university, we congratulate on your choice and welcome you as a mature learner. As a mature learner, you will be evaluated on your own strengths and accomplishments and we will do everything we can to get you into the program you want.

When you apply for admission, please include a statement of educational goals, a resume, transcripts from previous study, and any additional documentation of professional training or experience. You should include both volunteer and paid employment skills. An interview may be arranged with an academic advisor prior to admission to discuss your educational possibilities. For more information on admission for mature learners, refer to Admission procedures for MSVU.

Transferring Credit from Pevious Study or Work Experience
If you have completed similar courses at other universities or community college, you may qualify for transfer credit. You can request transfer credit by providing transcripts and detailed course outlines from your previous institution for admissions assessment.

If you have considerable work experience in the field or relevant professional credentials, you can complete a Portfolio Learning Assessment. Your portfolio may include employers' letters, diplomas, certificates, and/or transcripts. All materials in the portfolio must be clearly linked to the courses that you feel are the equivalent of your experience. The portfolio is submitted to the Registrar's Office for assessment by faculty.

You can also challenge for course credit if you cannot transfer credit, or if you cannot provide a portfolio for assessment. Challenges usually involve completing course assignments and examinations.

You can transfer a maximum of 50% of the credits required for any credential: certificate, diploma, or degree. By combining portfolio assessment, transfer credit, and challenge for credit, you can obtain a maximum of 75% of a credential. If you have considerable work experience or coursework, you are urged to discuss your situation with a faculty member prior to registering for classes. For more information on transfer courses from previous study please  see Admission Requirements.