2025-2026 Academic Year

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Chair
Peter Mombourquette, BA (CBU), BEd (St.FX), MBA (SMU), DBA (USQ), Professor

Coordinator – Tourism and Hospitality Management
Paulette Cormier-MacBurnie, BScHUE (MSVU), MAEd (MSVU), Assistant Professor

The objective of the certificate program is to give the student a basic introduction to the concepts of tourism and hospitality management.

Admission Requirements

Admission requirements for the Certificate in Tourism and Hospitality Management are the same as for the Bachelor of Tourism and Hospitality Management. Please refer to 2.1.4 Admission Requirements and 2.1.6 Additional Admission Requirements.

Students can enroll in the Certificate in Tourism and Hospitality Management as a separate program or concurrently with another MSVU program. Both the certificate and degree may be taken concurrently. If taken concurrently, the Principles Governing the Awarding of Multiple Credentials will be in effect. If not earned concurrently, the University regulations regarding a second credential will be in effect. Students are advised to review 2.1.14 Principles Governing the Awarding of Multiple Credentials during program planning and completion.

The certificate may be completed through distance learning on either a full-time or part-time basis.

Program Requirements

The objective of the certificate program is to give the student a basic introduction to the concepts of tourism and hospitality management.

Admission requirements for the Certificate in Tourism and Hospitality Management are the same as for the Bachelor of Tourism and Hospitality Management. Please refer to sections 2.1.4 Admissions Requirements and 2.1.6 Additional Admission Requirements for admission requirements.

Students can enroll in the Certificate in Tourism and Hospitality Management as a separate program or concurrently with another MSVU program. Both the certificate and degree may be taken concurrently. If taken concurrently, the Principles Governing the Awarding of Multiple Credentials will be in effect. If not earned concurrently, the University regulations regarding a second credential will be in effect. Students are advised to review sections 2.1.5 Holders of University Degrees, Diplomas and Certificates and 2.1.11 Principles Governing the Awarding of Multiple Credentials during program planning and completion.

The certificate may be completed online on a full-time or part-time basis.

Program Requirements
A Certificate in Tourism and Hospitality Management requires successful completion of the following 5.0 units:
❏ BUSI 2230 0.5 unit
❏ BUSI 2321 0.5 unit
❏ ECON 1101 0.5 unit
❏ THMT 1101 0.5 unit
❏ THMT 1116 0.5 unit
❏ THMT 1201 0.5 unit
❏ THMT 2216 0.5 unit
❏ THMT 2221 0.5 unit
❏ THMT/BUSI 2307 0.5 unit
❏ 0.5 unit of elective selected from the following:

  • THMT 2205 0.5 unit
  • THMT/BUSI 2430 0.5 unit
  • THMT 3401 0.5 unit
  • THMT 3403 0.5 unit
    Or any Tourism electives listed below. (prerequisites must be met)

Work Experience Option
The work experience option allows students to build on previous academic or work experience and gain industry-related work experience. Students must complete a project/report undertaken in the context of the specific work environment of that work experience. Students must complete 455 hours of work. Students who complete the work experience option will graduate with a Certificate in Tourism and Hospitality Management (Work Experience Option).

Program Requirements
Students must fulfill the following requirements:
❏ Successful completion of the Certificate in Tourism and Hospitality program
❏ THMT 2299 455 hours

Tourism Electives:
BUSI 3314 0.5 unit
BUSI 3330 0.5 unit
BUSI/WOMS 4406 0.5 unit
THMT 2201 0.5 unit
THMT/BUSI 2225 0.5 unit
THMT 2244 0.5 unit
THMT 2301 0.5 unit
THMT/BUSI 3311 0.5 unit
THMT 3316 0.5 unit
THMT 3317 0.5 unit
THMT 3323 0.5 unit
THMT 3380 0.5 unit
THMT/BUSI 3402 0.5 unit
THMT 4407 0.5 unit
THMT/BUSI 4410 0.5 unit
THMT 4411 0.5 unit
THMT 4421 0.5 unit
THMT 4444 0.5 unit
THMT/BUSI 4446 0.5 unit
THMT 4490 0.5 unit
THMT 4491 0.5 unit

Academic Note: This web-based calendar information is applicable for the 2025-2026 academic year which runs from September 01, 2025 to August 31, 2026.

For information on previous years, please consult the University Academic Calendars web page.

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