Master of International Tourism and Hotel Management, Master of Business Administration
Southern Cross University
Key Information
Campus location
Bilinga, Australia
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
2 - 4 years
Pace
Full time, Part time
Tuition fees
AUD 27,600 *
Application deadline
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Introduction
Master of International Tourism and Hotel Management, Master of Business Administration
Course Code: 1229102
Course summary
This double degree is specifically designed to give graduates a competitive edge in a dynamic and diverse industry that offers opportunities to travel and work in some of the most attractive destinations in the world.
The course combines advanced subjects in business and tourism management with the core business knowledge and management skills development of an MBA, including entrepreneurship and marketing, accounting and management, tourism planning, systems and contemporary hotel management.
An Industry Research Project unit provides an opportunity for students to demonstrate self-motivation and discipline in determining and developing their own study project. This project develops students’ research inquiry and skills through a scholarly piece of work that explores a topic of individual interest in-depth.
Graduates are well-suited for senior management roles in business, hotel management or tourism.
Major areas of study
There are no majors in this course but subjects cover advanced subjects in business and tourism management, entrepreneurship and marketing, accounting and management, tourism planning, systems and contemporary hotel management.
Learning outcomes
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.
| Graduate Attribute | Course Learning Outcome | |
| Intellectual rigor | Demonstrate critical thinking and independent judgment, and the ability to reflect on self and others in a complex business environment. | |
| Creativity | Develop innovative solutions to complex business problems. | |
| Ethical practice | Demonstrate a critical understanding of complex ethical, socially responsible, and culturally appropriate business practices informed by a global perspective. | |
| Knowledge of a discipline | Demonstrates an advanced and integrated understanding of a body of knowledge in one or more discipline areas. | |
| Lifelong learning | Demonstrate critical thinking and independent judgment, and the ability to reflect on self and others in a complex business environment. | |
| Communication and social skills | Apply expert communication and collaboration skills to inform and engage with a diverse range of stakeholders. | |
| Cultural competence | Demonstrate a critical understanding of complex ethical, socially responsible, and culturally appropriate business practices informed by a global perspective. |
Teaching methods
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.
Career opportunities
Graduates might find senior management positions in resorts, hotels, government tourism bodies, non-profit, destination marketing, and tourism organizations, airlines, convention and event operators and other special interest tourism businesses.
Professional placement
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 dynamic industry.