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Prior to being considered for admission at the University of Calgary, prospective students will have completed a two-year diploma in Hospitality Management (or equivalent) from a post-secondary institution recognized by the Haskayne School of Business. Follow the links below for the list of recognized institutions.  Additional requirements include satisfaction of the English Language Proficiency Requirement and Alberta English Language Arts 30-1 and Pure Math 30 (or equivalents) from high school.  Students are considered for admission on the basis of these requirements and a minimum cumulative diploma grade point average of 3.00/4.00.  Application procedures, deadlines and additional admission information may be found on the Admissions website.

Please check out our acceptable diplomas page to view a list of:

• Institutions with Diploma Programs Meeting all Requirements for Admission or;
• Institutions with Diploma Programs Meeting Most, but not all Requirements for Admission

Following admission to the University of Calgary, twenty half course equivalents will need to be completed. Courses taken are a balance of tourism, general commerce, and non-commerce topics. Graduates are prepared for leadership in the world of international tourism and hospitality.   Specific program details are available in the University of Calgary Calendar or upon request.

Learning approaches include lectures and a wide range of case studies and projects. Where appropriate, industry experts are involved in lectures, seminar presentations, course development and career planning.  In addition, the business school's Business Library has one of the best reference libraries available for the tourism industry. An excellent mentorship program is also available, bringing together industry leaders and tourism students.