146704 v.4 Master of Tourism Management
MTourMgnt(Curtin)
Course CRICOS Code: 027240F
Registered full-time Duration for International Onshore Students on student visas: 2 Years
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's degree in business, economics or commerce, or an equivalent qualification from a recognised institution, provided that the specific discipline in the bachelor's degree is different to the specific discipline of the proposed Professional Masters OR A bachelor's degree in a field other than business, economics or commerce, or an equivalent qualification from a recognised institution OR Honours degree OR Graduate Diploma (in business, economics or commerce) OR Significant professional experience. Note that the student may be required to complete additional foundation units at the discretion of the appropriate Academic Program Area Head.
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.
Professional Recognition
Depending upon the major area of study chosen, graduates are eligible for membership of the Australian and New Zealand Academy 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 essential study materials.
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 2 | 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.3 | Tourism and Event 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 | |
| 13313 | v.3 | Tourism Management (Sustainable Tourism) 566 | 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 | Partially Online Internal^ | External | Fully Online# | |
| 2006 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | Y | ||||
| 2006 | 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.
^Course and associated units are offered in this mode permitting International Onshore student enrolment.
#Course and associated units are offered in this online only mode and DO NOT permit International Onshore student enrolment.
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