Master of Tourism and Destination Management

This course incorporates tourism and management studies with a focus on addressing contemporary issues and challenges faced by destinations internationally.

The program is embedded within an established suite of business programs including Victoria University's internationally awarded MBA.

In the course you will:

• build managerial skills and cross-disciplinary knowledge
• develop your skills in understanding, analysing and responding to the complexity of the tourism and events industries within a destination
• explore relationships between tourism and destination management and the broader economic, social, political and environmental context.

According to Deloitte, the tourism industry is identified as ranking second within a set of 'fabulous five' industry sectors that will drive Australian economic growth with projections of almost 5 per cent growth per annum over the next thirty years.

The UN World Tourism Organisation estimates rapid, continued growth in tourism in the Asia Pacific region. This trend will fuel employment growth in tourism and related areas.

The Master of Tourism and Destination Management will equip students for roles such as:

• planning and policy development officers in government departments at national, state and local and regional levels
• research and planning officers with research and consulting firms
• tourism planning and promotion agency staff
• tourism educators through private providers and TAFE
• policy officers with professional and industry associations
• managers of attractions
• marketing and communication roles (events)
• planners within the travel sector (airlines and other major transport providers)
• self employment through tourism management businesses.

To attain the Master of Tourism and Destination Management, students will be required to complete 144 credit points (equivalent to 12 units) consisting of:

• 24 credit points (equivalent to 2 units) core units
• 84 credit points (equivalent to 7 units) professional core units

Plus either /or
OPTION 1
12 credit points (equivalent to 1 unit) capstone research project unit; and,
24 credit points (equivalent to 2 units) elective units. Students to select from any postgraduate units from across the University (subject to availability). Please check any pre-requisite requirements prior to enrolling.
OPTION 2
12 credit points (equivalent to 1 unit) research proposal unit; and,
24 credit points (equivalent to 2 units) minor thesis unit.

If you have completed study with another university or institution and believe you are eligible to receive credit for skills and past study, you can apply for advanced standing.

Applications for advanced standing can be made after a discussion with your course coordinator or academic adviser.