Master of Management (Tourism and Hospitality)

Program Overview

The Master of Management (Tourism and Hospitality) equips students with advanced management skills and knowledge for leadership roles in the tourism and hospitality industry. The program combines theoretical coursework with practical industry experience, including 600 hours of Work Integrated Learning. Graduates develop a deep understanding of management theories, industry challenges, and sustainable practices, preparing them for a range of career opportunities in the sector.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

Summary

The Master of Management (Tourism and Hospitality) equips students with the skills and knowledge necessary to excel as leaders in the tourism and hospitality industry. This postgraduate degree provides advanced management theories, concepts, and practical skills through student-centered learning and research experience.

Objectives

• Develop advanced professional management, communication, analytical, and decision-making abilities
• Foster a deep understanding of contemporary management theories and concepts
• Provide a comprehensive understanding of the functioning, challenges, and environments of tourism and hospitality organizations
• Cultivate ethical, socially responsible, and culturally aware tourism and hospitality management practices
• Enable graduates to generate evidence-based and sustainable solutions for industry challenges

Program Description

The Master of Management (Tourism and Hospitality) combines theoretical coursework with practical industry experience. The program includes:

• 12 subjects of in-depth coursework
• 2 subjects of Work Integrated Learning, involving 600 hours of industry experience
• A flexible delivery format with a combination of lectures, tutorials, workshops, and industry research
• An accelerated option for Australian and New Zealand students to complete the course in 1.3 years
• A two-year full-time course duration, allowing international students to qualify for a two-year post-study work visa

Outline:

Year One

• Trimester 1: Accounting for Business Decisions, Contemporary Marketing, Economics and Finance for Business
• Trimester 2: Managing in the Global Context, Hospitality Management Simulations, Sustainable Tourism Development
• Trimester 3: Contemporary Management Capabilities, Visitor Behaviour and Management

Year Two

• Trimester 4: Business Research, Responsible Leadership, Strategic Management in Tourism and Hospitality
• Trimester 5: Elective (Level 800), Work Integrated Learning Postgraduate I

Careers:

Graduates of the Master of Management (Tourism and Hospitality) can pursue a range of career opportunities in the tourism and hospitality industry. These may include roles in:

• Rooms division and front office management
• Food and beverage management
• Accounts and finance
• Human resource management
• Sales and marketing