There is a growing need for university-educated professionals in the tourism and hospitality industry. With the Mount’s Bachelor of Tourism & Hospitality Management program, you will get a strong foundation in business while you learn about tourism development and hospitality management. You will graduate with a thorough understanding of the key areas of the industry.

You must complete 20 units of academic course work and three co-operative education work experiences. If you have previous industry-related experience and are admitted to the work experience route, you must complete 20 units of academic course work and two work experience terms as part of your program. You will be required to maintain a minimum GPA of 2.0 in 8 units of required courses including 4 units of tourism and hospitality electives. You must also meet all requirements for co-operative education to graduate.

From destination planning and development to hospitality operations, your career starts with your education in the Mount’s Tourism and Hospitality Management Program. Career Services is available to help you start your career path.

Tourism and hospitality is a global business with new destinations and new properties being developed continually. There are even new tourism categories being introduced, including eco-tourism and extreme adventure tourism. It is a vibrant, diverse field.

Remember, in Nova Scotia alone, tourism is a $1 billion a year industry. Imagine all the other tourism destinations in Canada and around the world and you’ll see an endless array of possible career paths.
It all starts with your tourism and hospitality education at Mount Saint Vincent University!