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About the Master of Tourism Administration Program

A leader in Tourism Education & Research for over three decades

The George Washington University Master of Tourism Administration (MTA) program is one of the original graduate degrees in this area and has been operating for over 30 years. Add your name to the list of our graduates that are at the tops of their professions.

Study and live in a Convenient Downtown, Washington, D.C.

Be part of GW’s first university in the world to offer a Master’s degree in Tourism development and administration in the traditional classroom environment.

The Master of Tourism Administration degree program targets students who are currently employed or who wish to obtain positions leading to new careers or advancement in the tourism, hospitality, event, and sport industries. The location of Washington, D.C. adds value to students’ learning experience since the nation’s capital is also home to many tourism, hospitality, sport, event and meeting businesses and organizations with immense opportunities for practical experience, professional networking, and career development.

The MTA is an internationally oriented degree that prepares students for management positions in tourism, hospitality, sport, event and meeting management careers. It offers four areas of studies - Event Meeting Management, Sport Management, Sustainable Destination Management and Hospitality Management. Individualized focus on ecotourism or heritage tourism is also availble. The program involves a combination of classroom and field-based learning experiences.