Master Of Hospitality Management Studies (MHMS)

Academic Requirements

To be considered for admission to the Master of Hospitality Management Studies (MHMS) program, candidates must meet the following academic requirements:

1. Graduated from an accredited 4-year bachelor’s degree program or equivalent.
   • In some instances, 3-year degrees are considered equivalent to a 4-year degree. For example, a 3-year degree from India is considered equivalent if:
     • The applicant’s overall standing in the 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, or the 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 is preferred. Applicants without industry work experience may be required to take foundation courses HRTM 6100 and HRTM 6200 upon evaluation.

 

4. Transcripts may be required to be evaluated by WES in some cases.

For international students, particularly those from Vietnam and other Asian countries, it is essential to ensure that your academic credentials meet the equivalency standards outlined above. If you have any questions or need assistance, please feel free to contact LOA Portal's advisors for clarification and support.

Language Requirements

For the Master of Hospitality Management Studies (MHMS) program, applicants whose first language is not English and do not qualify for an exemption must submit results from an acceptable English proficiency test. The following tests are accepted:

• IELTS - Academic 6.5 (no band below 6.0)
• TOEFL - Overall 88, Reading 13, Listening 12, Speaking 18, Writing 21
• PTE Academic - Overall 59, Listening 48, Reading 53, Speaking 46, Writing 60
• Duolingo - 125 (No individual subscore below 115) – tested on or after July 1, 2024
• iTEP - 4.0 (No band below 4.0)

Students who are exempt from English language tests for admission are still required to take the English Placement Test (EPT), unless they qualify for an EPT exemption. Those who score between 11 and 14 on the EPT will be placed in the Pre-Master Program (PMP): EPS 5099 or EPS 5089 Academic Writing Skills. Students who score 15 or higher will be placed into the appropriate EPS course, based on their program’s placement requirements.

Please check with our team for more details.

DISCLAIMER: The information above is subject to change. For the latest updates, please contact LOA Portal's advisors. The listed minimum requirements are a guideline and do not guarantee admission. Do not worry, we will notify you of any changes during the application process.