MHMS Graduation Requirements
- Completion of a minimum of 30 graduate credits.
- Cumulative grade point ratio of 3.00 for the degree program of study.
- Must earn a grade point ratio of 3.00 in each of the 3 required hospitality management courses.
- Minimum of 27 credits completed at FDU Vancouver.
- Maximum of six years to complete the Master’s degree requirements.
Up to three credits of graduate coursework may be transferred from another college or university if completed within the six-year period. Courses submitted for transfer credit will be reviewed and evaluated by the director of the International School of Hospitality, Sports, and Tourism Management. In assessing requests for transfer credits, the faculty may require students to complete additional coursework to update their knowledge and skills to meet master’s degree requirements.
Career Outcomes
Students will join a worldwide network of more than 3,000 alumni in Hospitality and Tourism leadership positions, where they will find valuable connections for internships and careers. Graduates of the MHMS program are prepared for leadership roles in a wide range of sectors, including:
- Hotel and Resort Management
- Event and Conference Planning
- Tourism Boards and Destination Marketing Organizations
- Food and Beverage Management
- Hospitality Consulting
- Airline and Cruise Operations
- Hospitality Entrepreneurship
- Hospitality in Health Services
Curriculum
The following are the specific program requirements for the Master’s degree. These curriculum areas and credit distribution requirements are designed to provide students with flexibility in planning a program of study within a focused framework of professional development.
First Term (All)
- HRTM 7714: Advanced Human Resource Management
- HRTM 7751: Research Methodology
- HRTM 7771: Organizational Behaviour & CM
- HRTM 5100: Foundations of Academic Writing, Research, and Integrity
Second Term (MHMS)
Second Term (MHMS with Concentration in Healthcare Hospitality)
- MHCA 6811: Principles of Health Economics
- HRTM 7752: Research Methodology II
- Elective / Foundations Course**
Third Term (All)
- HRTM 7716: Services Management Field Course (required for all MHMS students)
Fourth Term (All)
Note: Students in the MHMS with a concentration in Healthcare Hospitality may choose to complete their Special Project (HRTM 7715) on a hospitality-related topic of interest specific to the health sector.
Elective Courses (MHMS)**
Elective courses are chosen by students with approval from their graduate adviser. Choose two courses (6 Credits) from the following courses. Not all options are available every semester, and the list is not exhaustive:
- HRTM 7717 : Discovering the World of Wine
- HRTM 7718 : Advanced Global Seminar
- HRTM 7737 : Global Tourism Development
- HRTM 7746 : Entrepreneurship and You
- HRTM 7748: Developing a Sustainability Mindset in Hospitality & Tourism
- HRTM 7754 : Social Media in Hospitality
Elective Courses (MHMS with Concentration in Healthcare Hospitality)**
Elective courses are chosen by students with approval from their graduate adviser. Choose two courses (6 Credits) from the following courses. Not all options are available every semester, and the list is not exhaustive:
- MHCA 6708: Introduction to Canadian Health Systems and Policy
- MHCA 6634: Law, Ethics and Policy for Health and Human Services
- MHCA 6612: Social and Behavioural Determinants of Health
- MHCA 6709: Healthcare Operations and Decision Making
Comprehensive Exam
Students in the MHMS program must pass an oral comprehensive exam prior to their final semester. The comprehensive exam consists of theoretical and applied questions related to all courses completed prior to the final Special Project semester.
Foundational Courses
Applicants with limited hospitality experience may need additional foundational knowledge of hospitality management. To equip them with a fundamental understanding of the industry, they may be required to take foundational courses in place of one or two electives. The admissions representative will provide guidance on this requirement during the application process.