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Local Economic Development

Programs

Tourism Policy and Planning (MAES)
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The Master of Applied Environmental Studies (MAES) Local Economic Development - Tourism Policy and Planning Program at the University of Waterloo provides a unique education. You will be part of a graduate program that integrates the social, cultural, environmental, economic and political perspectives on tourism.

The program, which is offered jointly by the Department of Recreation and Leisure Studies and the Faculty of Environmental Studies , provides a constructive, critical, and interdisciplinary education that will prepare you for careers in government, business, tourism and recreation planning, and consulting. You will interact with professors with strong local, national and international research links from a variety of disciplines.

Admission

Applicants must:

  • have an Honours Bachelor's (or equivalent) degree with at least a B standing (75%).
  • submit three letters of reference , normally from academic sources, but may be from professional sources.
  • provide proof of competency in English (if applicable) . A score of at least 600 is required in the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). A score of 250 is required on the computerized version of the TOEFL. (See Academic Regulations - English Language Proficiency Certification for other acceptable tests of English.)
  • Submit a University of Waterloo application form and official transcripts from each previous post-secondary institution.

Students who do not meet the requirements outlined above may be considered for admission to a transitional, probationary or qualifying program depending on their academic background. (See Graduate Studies Calendar - Academic Regulations - Categories of Admission to the Master's Program .)

Deadline:

The deadline for applications to the Master's program is February 1.

Degree Requirements

Core Courses

and either of

and two of

plus

  • TOUR 601
  • TOUR 602
  • REC 672 or
  • REC 673
  • REC 615
  • REC 630
  • REC 680
  • REC 685
  • TOUR 603
  • TOUR 604
  • TOUR 609 / REC 609
  • TOUR 697
  • one open elective from any Master's-level program
  • a Master's Thesis

The degree should be completed within two years of initial registration. Environmental Studies Homepage


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