Master of International Tourism and Hotel Management, Master of Business Administration

Southern Cross University

About

Here's your chance to be a triple threat across tourism, hospitality and business.

This double degree prepares you to be at the forefront of the tourism and hospitality industry, with credentials reinforced by our internationally recognised MBA.Advanced subjects in business and tourism management are coupled with core business knowledge and management skills development.

An Industry Research Project is your golden opportunity to demonstrate self-motivation and discipline as you explore a topic in depth.We'll give you access to recognised leaders in their fields, whose expertise can inform your rise to the top of these highly competitive industries.With advanced tourism and hospitality qualifications reinforced by an internationally recognised business degree, our graduates can consider senior career options in Australia and globally.

Structure

Core Units

Title Level of learning Note
ACCT6004 - Finance Introductory
BUSN5003 - Management Communication Introductory
TOUR6001 - Tourism Planning Environments Intermediate
TOUR5002 - International Tourism Systems Introductory
TOUR5003 - Tourism and Hospitality Management Introductory
HOSP5001 - Service Management for Tourism and Hospitality Introductory
BUSN6001 - Global Business Intermediate
BUSN5001 - Environmental Management for Hotels and Attractions Introductory
MGMT6002 - The Positive Leader Introductory
BUSN6004 - Managing Information Systems Advanced
BUSN6005 - Strategy and Case Analysis Advanced
BUSN7003 - Industry Research Project Advanced

Entry requirements

A Bachelor degree from any Australian university, or equivalent, in a related discipline OR demonstrated relevant prior learning and/or relevant industry experience deemed equivalent OR a Graduate Certificate in a related discipline OR successful completion of Southern Cross University's Postgraduate Qualifying Program.

To be eligible to receive Master of

International Tourism and Hotel Management, Master of Business Administration students must complete the equivalent of 16 units (192 credit points), comprising:

  • 12 core units (156 credit points), and
  • 3 equivalent elective units (36 credit points).

Advanced standing is not awarded for undergraduate study but may be awarded for postgraduate study or equivalent work experience.

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 <a href="/staff/teaching-and-learning/graduate-attributes/">graduate attributes</a>.

Graduate Attribute Course Learning Outcome
Intellectual rigour Demonstrate critical thinking and independent judgement, 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 Demonstrate an advanced and integrated understanding of a body of knowledge in one or more discipline areas.
Lifelong learning Demonstrate critical thinking and independent judgement, 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.

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