MHMS Admission Requirements

Application Deadlines 

Application and all required supporting documents must be submitted by the application deadline* for the term: 

Fall (September start) term – June 15

Winter (January start) term – October 15

*Deadlines may change depending on seat availability; we strongly encourage you to apply early and check here regularly for updates. 

Admission Procedures: The admission process to the Master of Hospitality Management Studies (MHMS) program is competitive – Offers are based on seat availability and the overall strength of the applicant pool. The Admissions team cannot provide individual status updates before admission decisions are released.  

Applicants will be advised if they require any foundation courses in the first term at the time of admission. 

Admission Requirements 

1. Graduated from an accredited 4-year bachelor’s degree program, or equivalent. 
   • 3-year degrees from India are considered equivalent to a 4-year degree if:  
     • The applicant’s overall standing in degree is 1st Class/Division, AND  
     • The awarding institutions have been accredited by India’s National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) with a grade of A or better http://www.naac.gov.in OR the awarding institution is designated an Institution of National Importance, such as the Indian Institute of Technology.  
2. Maintained a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.75 (“B-“) or equivalent in their undergraduate studies. 
3. Industry work experience preferred (applicants without industry work experience may be required to take foundation courses HRTM 6100 and HRTM 6200 upon evaluation).
4. Demonstrate proficiency in the communication of the English language. Please refer to the following chart for the recommended English proficiency scores. Exemption from English language tests for admission can be found here.

O = Overall Score; W = Writing Band; R = Reading Band; S = Speaking Band; L = Listening Band

Students who meet the above scores are required to take the English Placement Test (EPT) before registration. Those who score between 11 and 14 on the EPT will be placed in the Pre-Master Program (PMP): EPS 5099 Academic Writing Skills. Students who score 15 or higher will be placed directly into the MHMS program. No EPS course is required.

Students who achieve high scores on approved English proficiency tests are exempt from the English Placement Test (EPT) during the class registration process and will be placed directly into the MHMS program. For detailed criteria on EPT exemption, please refer to the Exemption from English Placement Test section on the Graduate English Requirements Overview page.

FDU Vancouver offers conditional admission to students who meet the university’s academic criteria but require additional training in English before joining FDU’s degree programs. Click here for more information.

Required Documents 

Copies of the documents must be submitted together with the online application. 

1. Attested or official transcripts, academic records, Individual mark sheets showing all attempts, failures, and retakes, diplomas, degrees received from all post-secondary institutions. If the documents are not in English, a certified translation is required. 
2. Proof of English Proficiency: For more details, please refer to the Graduate English Requirements Overview page and above-mentioned Admissions Requirements.
3. Copy of information page in your valid passport or government issued Photo ID. 
4. Resume or portfolio (required). 
5. An interview with a graduate program advisor (required). See more details in the “Admission Procedures and Interview Information” section below. 
6. Recommendation letters (optional). 

Admission Procedures and Interview Information 

Applications are evaluated by both the Admissions team and the International School of Hospitality, Sports, and Tourism Management. 

An interview with the Program Advisor is required before the admission decision can be made. Interviews are held online via Zoom. Applicants will receive an email from the MHMS Program Advisor to schedule an interview. Interviews are 20-30 minutes in length. 

For the interview, applicants will be asked to describe their professional experience and their interest in enrolling in the MHMS program, and discuss their career aspirations in the hospitality and tourism industry upon graduation. Applicants will be evaluated based on their professionalism during the interview. While the interviewer understands that applicants may be nervous or not have perfect speaking skills, preparation is strongly encouraged. The interview is a valuable opportunity for both the Program Advisor to learn more about the applicant and for the applicant to gain deeper insights into the program. Applicants will also have time to ask questions during the interview. 

Applying for Transfer Credits 

If you have already completed a Master’s-level degree at a recognized post-secondary institution and have taken courses similar to those in the MHMS program at FDU Vancouver, you may be eligible to apply for transfer credits. 

• To view the curriculum for MHMS, please visit the MHMS Graduation Requirements page. 

• To learn more about transfer eligibility and how to apply, please visit the Graduate Student Transfer Credits and Foundation Course Waivers page.