MBA

Business Administration: Tourism and Event Management.

Learn more about studying Business Administration: Tourism and Event Management. as an international student.

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Key facts

  • Degree type
    Master's
  • Duration
    15 months
  • Delivery method
    On campus
  • Pace
    Full-time
  • Annual tuition fee
    9,780USD
  • Start date
    Jan, Aug
  • University ranking
    Not ranked

Program overview

What Midway University says about their program:

The Tourism and Event Management MBA program combines business classes with special courses in Bourbon tourism, hospitality, destination branding, and event management to provide a well-rounded foundation for career advancement. Students can earn this degree in 15 months.

The Tourism and Event Management Concentration of the MBA Program prepares students to work in the Bourbon Tourism industry. This program focuses on consumer education, interpretation and sensory evaluation. Its serves as a non-branded education that supports the entire bourbon industry, not a particular brand.

Student Learning Outcomes of Program:

  • To provide technical and conceptual skills appropriate for Tourism and Event Management.
  • To comprehend and articulate written and oral communication as appropriate for Bourbon Tourism industry.
  • To understand the concepts and application of managerial, financial, and technical skills that are needed to be successful within Bourbon Tourism industry.
  • To prepare students for entry-level management positions with a specific focus on individual, social, and environmental perspectives.
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Admission requirements

Undergraduate academic requirements

  • Official high school transcript or equivalent
  • GPA 2.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale
  • Recommended high school preparation

    Algebra – 3 years; English – 4 years; Social Sciences – 2 years; Science – 2 years

Postgraduate academic requirements

  • Earned a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university.
  • GPA of 2.5 to 3.0 on a 4.0 scale is recommended

English proficiency

Undergraduate

  • IELTS

    6.0

  • TOEFL iBT

    61

  • TOEFL CBT

    173

  • TOEFL PBT

    500

  • Duolingo

    85

  • PTE

    44

Graduate

  • IELTS

    6.5

  • TOEFL iBT

    79

  • TOEFL CBT

    213

  • TOEFL PBT

    550

  • Duolingo

    105

  • PTE

    53

English proficiency waivers

  • Student comes from native English country
  • Students who have achieved a grade of C or higher in a college level English course at a US college or university

If applicant is a native English speaker, the ACT or SAT is required

Documents required

Undergraduate

  • Application form
  • Application fee
  • Academic transcripts
  • Diploma of previous studies
  • Course by course evaluation may be requested from a student if required
  • Translations
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Copy of passport
  • Financial statement
  • Recommendations and/or personal interviews, upon request
  • SAT or ACT scores (optional)

Graduate

  • Application form
  • Application fee
  • Academic transcripts
  • Diploma of previous studies
  • Detailed course by course evaluation
  • Translations
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Copy of passport
  • Resume
  • Work experience and references
  • Financial statement
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Scholarships at Midway University

  • Undergraduate Global Experience Scholarship

    Official page

    A merit-style award of up to $5,000 offered by Midway University to all incoming traditional undergraduate students who have the experience of living outside of the United States. There is no U.S. citizenship or residency requirement stated for this award, and because it is specifically framed around having lived abroad, international students applying as incoming traditional undergraduates are directly eligible to be considered for it.

All scholarship information on Studee is provided for guidance only. Always check the university's official scholarship page for the latest information on eligibility, award amounts, deadlines, and application requirements.

Fees

  • Undergraduate tuition

    US$28,500 per year

  • Graduate tuition

    US$9,780 per year

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What is the cost of living near Midway University?

Category Cost  (in United States Dollar)
Rent, 1-bed apartment in city centre$947
Rent, 1-bed apartment outside centre$717
Utilities (electricity, heating, water, refuse)$130
Internet (60 Mbps unlimited)$64
Mobile phone plan (data + calls)$61· USA average
Monthly public transport pass$30
Monthly grocery basket$177
Coffee shop drink$5
Cinema or cultural event ticket$12
Gym membership$29

Indicative monthly costs per person.

Data sourced from livingcost.org (Crowdsourced) and numbeo.com (Crowdsourced).

Visa requirements for Midway University

Many international students will require a visa to study in the US, and this is a vital step of your study abroad journey. Make sure you understand the requirements you may need to meet before applying.

USA student visa requirements