Tourism Administration
Program Overview
Students may concentrate their studies in event and meeting management, hospitality management, sport management, or sustainable destination management. Or they may develop individualized concentrations focusing on ecotourism or heritage tourism.
Our program, which employs classroom and field-based learning experiences, welcomes students who wish to advance current careers or pursue new ones in the industry. Our location in Washington, D.C., which has become a tourism-industry pulse point, home to many industry-related associations, serves as a vast classroom. It offers immense opportunities for practical experience, professional networking and career development.
Our online Accelerated Master of Tourism Administration (A.M.T.A.) program, which provides the same world-class education as the on-campus M.T.A, degree, is designed for mid-career professionals seeking flexibility through a distance-learning format. Our A.M.T.A. features multimedia lectures and online discussions with faculty and students; students may study from anywhere in the world. GW’s A.M.T.A. provides individualized guidance based on personal and career goals, as well as networking opportunities with industry professionals.
The A.M.T.A. has two D.C. residencies. The first is an orientation week for new students to meet their professors, administrators, classmates and alumni. The second residency is the capstone experience that culminates in a highly regarded M.B.A.-style case competition with industry experts serving as judges.
Full-time students can complete the M.T.A. program in one and a half to two years; part-time students can finish the degree within three years.
Admission Requirements
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Admission deadlines*: |
Fall – April 1; June 1 for distance education applicants only |
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Standardized test scores: |
Either the Graduate Admissions Management Test (GMAT – institution code QK4-4F-64) or the Graduate Records Exam (GRE – institution code 5246) is required for applicants to the main campus program, but may be waived for strong online candidates. |
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Recommendations required: |
Three (3) recommendations |
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Prior academic records: |
Transcripts are required from all colleges and universities attended, whether or not credit was earned, the program was completed, or the credit appears as transfer credit on another transcript. Unofficial transcripts from all colleges and universities attended should be uploaded to your online application. Official transcripts are required only of applicants who are offered admission. |
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Statement of purpose: |
In an essay limited to 500 words, discuss your long-term and short-term professional objectives and how your past experiences have contributed to and defined these objectives. Include in your statement why you want to pursue a graduate business degree at this point in time. You may also include your related qualifications, including collegiate, professional, and community activities, and any other substantial accomplishments not already mentioned in the application. You may explain any academic inconsistencies as part of your statement or as an addendum. |
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Additional requirements: |
A current resumé is required. Applicants to the online program must have at least three (3) years of relevant professional experience. |
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International applicants only: |
Please review International Applicant Information carefully for details on required documents, earlier deadlines for applicants requiring an I-20 or DS-2019 from GW, and English language requirements. PLEASE NOTE that the minimum English language test scores required by this program are:
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* Prospective candidates for fellowships/assistantships must submit a completed application packet (including test scores) by January 15. Later applications will be considered if funds are still available.
Supporting documents not submitted online should be mailed to:
MTA Office ~ The GW School of Business
The George Washington University
2201 G Street, NW ~ Funger Hall, Suite 301
Washington, DC 20052
Contact for questions:
mta@gwu.edu or amta@gwu.edu ~ 202.994.6281 ~ 202.994.1630 (fax)
9:00 am – 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday
