Master's in Destination Management Application Deadline
- Priority Deadline: March 15
- Assures ample visa processing time
- Final Deadline: April 1
- Classes Start: September 1
Eligibility for MA DSTM
To be eligible for the Master’s in Destination Management (DSTM) in Florence, Italy, you must have a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited institution in the United States or equivalent from a country outside the United States. You must also have a valid passport from the time of acceptance to the program that will not expire before you complete the program in accordance with EU passport and visa requirements.
Visa Information
Once you are accepted to the program, you will receive assistance securing a student visa.
Application Requirements for Destination Management
- Complete the Online Application.
- Complete Study Abroad Application once accepted to the program.
- Each application requires a $50 application fee, speak to your Admissions Specialist if you have any questions.
- Note that if any documents have been generated using artificial intelligence (AI), your application may be denied.
Official Transcripts
Submit an official transcript from the institution where you earned your bachelor's degree. You only need to list one school on your application, unless you choose to submit additional transcripts from other schools.
- If your cumulative GPA falls below a 3.0 please include an explanation of GPA statement.
- If you previously attended Gonzaga or are a current student, GU transcripts are ordered by your Admissions Counselor on your behalf.
Official transcripts can be mailed or emailed to:
Graduate Admissions Operations
AD Box 102
502 E. Boone Avenue
Spokane, WA 99258-0068
gradtranscripts@gonzaga.edu
1 Letter of Recommendation
Provide a minimum of one professional recommender who can evaluate your leadership, interpersonal skills, critical thinking, judgment, professional practice and your ability and capacity to complete a graduate degree. Supervisors or past professors are a great choice for a recommender. Letters of recommendation are facilitated through the online application. Recommendations from family members are not accepted.
Statement of Purpose
Submit an essay in your own words that is well written, organized, and no longer than 1,000 words. It must also include the following:
- Describe your interest in the Master’s in Destination Management degree.
- Assess your strengths.
- Describe what you hope to gain from this graduate degree.
Resume
- Submit your resume of professional experience.
Military-Connected & Veteran Students
- Currently, all active-duty military members must have permission/approval from an Education Services Officer (ESO), Military Counselor, or the Military Service prior to applying.
- For more information on how to apply for the GI Bill and related benefits, please visit the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs How to Apply page.
- Visit Gonzaga’s Military & Veteran Students page for more information regarding benefits and student support.
Questions?
Contact:
Trevor Heilman
Admissions Specialist
Call or Text: (509) 313-6227
Email: heilman@gonzaga.edu
Make an Appointment