Dr. Iain Murray

Associate Professor

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Biography

Professor Murray joined the School of Hospitality, Food and Tourism Management (HTM) in 1985. He has extensive experience in institutional foodservice in Canada and the Middle East. Prior to his academic career, he was a member of the Canadian Armed Forces for a decade and worked in health care for three years. At HTM, Professor Murray has taught 16 courses at both undergraduate and graduate levels and has served as Graduate Coordinator. As a senior faculty member, he teaches the Introduction to HTM course to freshmen students, along with courses on facilities design management and tourism policy. His research interests lie at the intersection of foodservice and tourism, specifically focusing on issues related to rural and culinary tourism.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Guelph

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:21
Reading
Required:21
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:21
Total
Required:89
Prerequisites
Honours baccalaureate degree in a relevant field or DVM degree Identify a potential faculty advisor
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Official transcripts
  • Two academic reference assessments
  • Statement of interest
  • English language proficiency test results (if applicable)
Specialization Notes

Department of Clinical Studies. Offers MSc by thesis (2 years) and MSc by coursework (1 year).