Master of International Tourism and Hotel Management

The course provides a comprehensive study of aspects of tourism and hotel management from both theoretical and practical 'real world' perspectives taught by academics with industry backgrounds.

In addition to the core units, students choose from a range of elective topics including: tourist behaviour, tourism planning, business events, event planning and design, environmental management for hotels and attractions, service management, gaming behaviour and strategic gaming management.

Students also undertake an independent research project towards the end of their study.

Course Learning Outcomes express learning achievement in terms of what a student should know, understand and be able to do on completion of a course. These outcomes are aligned with the graduate attributes.

Assessment methods vary by unit and may include examinations, essays, reports, projects and other written assignments and presentations, as well as more interactive assessments such as blogs, wikis, online discussion boards and multi-media presentations.

On-campus students experience a variety of teaching approaches including lectures, tutorials, online activities and video-linked or podcast virtual classes. The method of teaching may vary from unit to unit.

Our online study option is highly interactive and strives to promote collaboration and a sense of community. Students may receive a combination of podcast or video-linked lectures, electronic study materials, workshops, online discussion forums and virtual classes. The method of teaching may vary from unit to unit.

Graduates may move into areas such as management in resorts, hotels, government tourism bodies, destination marketing and tourism organisations, airlines, convention and event organisations, casinos, clubs, attractions and other special interest tourism operations.

As part of this course, students may choose to undertake a 300-hour internship (equivalent to two units) in either a paid or volunteer role. This practical experience, combined with theoretical understanding, enhances the learning experience for students who have a professional and personal interest in this high growth area.

Students are responsible for securing their internship placement and are given extensive assistance in interview and application procedures, access to an extensive database of potential employers and roles and ongoing support from the dedicated work integrated learning team.