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.
| Overview | Academic Exchange Details |
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| Program | Academic Exchange Program - Bachelor of Event, Sport and Entertainment |
| Location | Tralee, 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 deadline of May 5, 2024: - 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. |
| Credit Transfer | Upon 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. |
| Dates | January 2025 - May 2025 |
| Delivery Format | Note that the timing of the semester in Ireland may differ from Canada |
| Program Fees and Funding | Students will pay their regular tuition to Algonquin College. Tuition at MTU will be waived. Students will be responsible for arranging for and paying for their own flights, accommodations, meals, etc.
OSAP Eligibility: While in Ireland, students will receive OSAP as if they were still here in Ottawa. This means that the amounts will not be adjusted for any difference in cost of living. There may be a couple points that need to be manually adjusted. Specifically, if a student is living at home in the fall term and then goes on exchange, it will be in their interest to let us know so we can ensure they get their “living away from home” allowance. Additional Funding: Students who are Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents are eligible to apply for the guard.me Study Work Abroad Award. As the trip is more than 49 days in length students can apply to receive $3250.
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| Spring 2025 Co-op Placements Abroad | There may be an opportunity for students participating in the MTU exchange to complete their Spring 2025 Co-op placement with an MTU placement partner in Ireland (likely in another location other than Tralee). If this is of interest, please indicate so in the appropriate spot on the exchange application form. Please note that placement is not guaranteed, even if selected for the exchange. Students may also wish to consider completing their Summer 2025 co-op placement in another international location. If so, students will be responsible for locating their own placement but may wish to speak to their program coordinator regarding potential placement contacts. |