146704 v.4 Master of Tourism Management
MTourMgnt(Curtin)
Introduction
Designed to provide students with the relevant knowledge and skills required for career advancement and management positions in the services, tourism and hospitality industry in Australia and overseas. The course also aims to provide relevant industry experienced management staff without a first degree the opportunity to acquire a formal qualification in that discipline.
Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites
A bachelor degree in business, commerce or a related area together with either a postgraduate qualification in a related field or at least two years in a senior level tourism managerial role. Applicants with other relevant qualifications and or experience may be considered for admission but may be required to complete additional foundation units.
Specific Requirements
Candidates without sufficient background may be required to complete one or more of the following foundation units before commencing the first stage - Cross Cultural Communication and Transitions 580, Tourism Management (Principles and Practices) 560, Tourism Management (Impacts and Influences) 565, Human Resource Management (Overview) 560, or Professional Practice 580 or Professional Practice 595.
Recognition of Prior Learning
Applications for recognition of prior learning are assessed on an individual basis.
Duration and Availability
This fee-paying course is three semesters full-time or equivalent part-time study. Some units are available during the evening.
Course Organisation
Full-time and part-time seminars and research units.
Professional Recognition
Depending upon the major area of study chosen, graduates are eligible for membership of the Australian and New Zealand Institute of Management.
Career Opportunities
Graduates generally find employment positions that have an interest in or focus on services and tourism management activities in the intermediary managerial level.
Additional Course Expenses
Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks, readers and other vital study materials. In addition, students may also need to contribute some of the cost of consumables, which varies depending on the area of study.
Course Structure |
Hrs/Wk |
Credit |
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Year 1 |
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| 11666 | v.3 | Business Dissertation (Management) 695 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 12891 | v.2 | Business Research Methods 600 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 13312 | v.3 | Tourism Management (Advanced Topics) 650 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 301209 | v.3 | Facilities and Operations Management 660 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 100.0 | |||||
Year 2 |
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| SELECT 8 OPTIONS | 200.0 | ||||
| 200.0 | |||||
| Optional Units to Select From in Year 1 | Hrs/Wk | Credits | |||
| 4688 | v.5 | Human Resource Management (Overview) 560 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 5248 | v.6 | Managerial Leadership 561 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 5275 | v.8 | Management Processes and Policies 560 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 5934 | v.4 | Legal Environment 560 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 11218 | v.4 | Communication in Organisations 560 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 11667 | v.3 | Business Dissertation (Management) 696 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 12473 | v.2 | Tourism Marketing 570 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 13201 | v.4 | Administrative Management 560 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 13308 | v.4 | Hospitality Industry Management 575 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 13309 | v.2 | Professional Practice 580 | 6.0 | 50.0 | |
| 13310 | v.2 | Professional Practice 595 | 6.0 | 50.0 | |
| 13311 | v.3 | Tourism Economics 502 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 13327 | v.3 | Tourism Management (Principles and Practices) 560 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 13328 | v.4 | Services Information Management 561 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 301211 | v.2 | Tourism Management (Impacts and Influences) 565 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 301212 | v.3 | Events and MICE Management 570 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 306812 | v.1 | Innovative Organisations 564 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 308108 | v.1 | Travel and Tourism Law 503 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| * | Stage 1 units. | ||||
| ** | Stage 2 units. | ||||
| NB | Foundation units include - 5472 Cross Cultural Com. & Transitions 580, 13327 Tourism Man. (Princ. & Practises) 560, 301211 Tourism Man. (Impacts & Infl.) 565 , 4688 Human Resource Man. (Overview) 560, OR 13309 Prof. Prac. 580 OR 13390 Prof Prac.595 | ||||
Availability
| Year | Location | All* | Internal | External | |
| 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 2 | Y |
The information displayed above refers to study periods and locations where the course is available for first time entry. Students are normally only offered or admitted to a course once.
*The course itself may not be available either solely internally or externally but individual units may be offered in either or both of those modes. Prospective students should contact the Course Coordinator for further information.
Curtin University of Technology
Current as of: July 7, 2004
CRICOS provider code 00301J