DELETE Graduate Diploma in Tourism Research

You complete 6 courses (3 core and 3 restricted electives) within 1 year. Coursework includes topics in theory, methods, contemporary issues, and research applications in tourism, food, and hospitality management.

Applicants must meet the following requirements to be considered for admission:

• A four-year honours Bachelor's degree (or its equivalent) with at least a B average (70% or higher) or 2nd class standing from a recognized post-secondary institution;
  • International applicants should use this guide to compare their academic credentials and determine the grade equivalency needed.
• 2 references, with an option for a third reference. Our preference is for academic references, but professional ones may be substituted if appropriate;
• The GMAT or GRE is waived.
• Proof of English proficiency for applicants whose first language is not English. Please note that test scores must be valid for the start of the program.
  • Applicants who completed a post-secondary degree from Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, Australia, or New Zealand may request that this requirement be waived. This request will be reviewed by the graduate selection committee, who may ask for an interview and/or supplementary documentation in their consideration.

Application deadlines for Fall 2026 admission:

• January 15 -- submission of the online application form
• February 1 -- submission of all required supporting documents

Core Courses

TRMH*6100 [0.50] Foundations of Tourism and Hospitality
TRMH*6200 [0.50] Contemporary Issues in Tourism
TRMH*6310 [0.50] Research Applications in Tourism and Hospitality
TRMH*6400 [1.00] Thesis Proposal

Restricted Electives

One of the following quantitative research methods courses:

TRMH*6290 [0.50] Research Methods for Tourism and Hospitality
SOC*6130 [0.50] Quantitative Research Methods
PSYC*6060 [0.50] Research Design and Statistics
Or with permission
GEOG*6090 [0.50] Geographical Research Methods I
plus
One of the following qualitative research methods courses:

TRMH*6080 [0.50] Qualitative Research Methods
MCS*6080 [0.50] Qualitative Methods: Consumer Research
ANTH*6140 [0.50] Qualitative Research Methods
SOC*6140 [0.50] Qualitative Research Methods
FRAN*6020 [0.50] Qualitative Methods
plus
One of the following topic courses:

TRMH*6110 [0.50] Foundations of Food Industry Management
TRMH*6250 [0.50] Tourism and Sustainable Development
TRMH*6270 [0.50] Data Mining Practicum
TRMH*6630 [0.50] Special Topics in Tourism
Or other courses as appropriate, depending on availability.

Note: Students who successfully complete the course work, with a minimum 77% overall average grade, and no less than 65% in any single HTM course, may be eligible to transfer to MSc Tourism and Hospitality.

Graduate Program Assistant
trmhmsc@uoguelph.ca