Academic Exchange Program – Bachelor of Event, Sport and Entertainment Management

Experience global learning and gain diversity of perspectives through an academic exchange with Munster Technological University in Ireland. Spend the semester in picturesque Tralee, Ireland and transfer all credits back to Algonquin College.

Application deadline is Friday May 17, 2026 at 12:00 a.m. Successful applicants will be contacted directly.

OverviewAcademic Exchange Details
Program Academic Exchange Program - Bachelor of Event, Sport and Entertainment
LocationTralee, Ireland
Eligibility

Students must have a GPA of 2.7 and higher or 70% and higher

If selected for the exchange abroad student agrees to complete the following items by the deadline  of Friday, May 17, 2026, at 12:00 a.m:

- Letter of Intent

- Academic Reference Letter

- Unofficial Transcript

- Attend mandatory pre-departure meeting(s) which will be scheduled in the months prior to the trip

- Follow and adhere to Algonquin College’s Travel Code of Conduct Agreement
Course Description

Courses that students will take at MTU have already been evaluated for transferability. Students will be able to seamlessly transfer back to their program progression.

MTU courses should include:
 - EVMG 71003 Event Design and Production
 - HRMG 61005 Human Resource Management
 - EVMG 71004 Event Project Management
 - MKTG 61014 Digital Marketing
 -PSYC 6100 Behavioural Science
 -CREA 610005 Creative Thinking and Innovation
Credit TransferUpon completion of their courses, students will apply to transfer their courses back to Algonquin. More information on this process will be provided to selected students at a later date.
Exchange Start DateJanuary 2027 - May 2027
Delivery Format Note that the timing of the semester in Ireland may differ from Canada
Program Fees and Funding

Tuition
 - Students pay their regular Algonquin College tuition.
 - MTU tuition is waived.

Out-of-pocket costs
 - Students are responsible for arranging and paying for flights, accommodation, meals, and other personal expenses.

OSAP eligibility (while in Ireland)
 - Students receive OSAP as if they were studying in Ottawa (amounts are not adjusted for cost-of-living differences).
 - Manual adjustment may be needed in some cases; for example, if a student lives at home in the fall term and then goes on exchange, they should notify us so we can ensure they receive the “living away from home” allowance.

Additional funding (not guaranteed)
 - Canadian citizens and permanent residents may apply for the GuardMe Study Work Abroad Award.
 - Because the trip is longer than 49 days, eligible students can apply for up to $3,250 CAD.
 - Funding is not guaranteed (award decisions depend on the application process and available funds).
Spring 2027 Co-op Placements Abroad

Spring 2027 co-op option (Ireland)
 - Students on the MTU exchange may have the opportunity to complete their Spring 2027 co-op with an MTU placement partner in Ireland (likely outside Tralee).
 - If interested, students should indicate this on the exchange application form.
 - Placements are not guaranteed, even if the student is selected for the exchange.

Summer 2027 co-op option (other international locations)
 -Students may also consider completing their Summer 2027 co-op in another international location.
 - Students are responsible for finding their own placement, but may consult their program coordinator for potential contacts.

 

 

Application Form

The application deadline is Friday May 17 2026 at 12:00 a.m. There will be no extensions and applications must be fully complete.

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