The George Washington University

Tourism Administration

Admission

Each year, approximately 50 students are selected from a pool of about 120 applicants to enroll in the Master of Tourism Administration program. Although not required, professional experience is preferred. Applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited university.

Application Deadlines

  • October 1 for enrollment in the Spring semester
  • March 1 for enrollment in the Summer semester
  • April 1 for enrollment in the Fall semester

Application Requirements

  • A complete online application with $60 non-refundable application fee
  • Three letters of recommendation (submitted online)
  • Resume
  • Statement of professional career goals
  • Official transcripts from all colleges/universities attended
  • Undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or better
  • Official GRE or GMAT score and test date (within 5 years)

Additional Requirements for International Students

  • Financial Certificate (complete both sides)
  • English Language Requirement- graduates of foreign universities (in countries where English is not the principal language) must submit a current TOEFL score of at least 600 on the paper exam (100 on the computer exam) or a score of 7.0 on the International English Language Testing System (IELTS)).

Institution Codes for Standardized Scores

  • Official GRE: 5246
  • TOEFL 5246-02
  • GMAT: QK4-4F-64

Contact Information

  • Laura Calder
  • MTA Office
  • 2201 G Street, NW # 301
  • Washington, DC 20052
  • Phone: 202-994-6281
  • Fax: 202-994-1630
  • mta@gwu.edu