Master of International Tourism and Hospitality Management

Gain real-world experience in the tourism and hospitality industry. You’ll develop the skills to become a management-level professional with expert knowledge of business operations, administration and handling international clients. Acquire strong career planning insights and build critical enterprise skills.

Enhance your expertise

Build the skills to progress your career

Experiential learning

Benefit from internships and individual research projects

Access the best

Connect with leading lecturers and industry experts in small classes

Fast Facts

• Domestic: You’re a domestic student if you are a citizen of Australia or New Zealand, are an Australian permanent resident, or hold an Australian permanent humanitarian visa.
• International: You’re an international student if you intend to study on a student visa, are not a citizen of Australian or New Zealand, are not an Australian permanent resident, or don’t hold an Australian permanent humanitarian visa.

Location

JCU campuses or study centres where you can study this course. 'Online' means the course can be studied off-campus using a combination of online resources, printed material or other technologies. Some online courses include on-campus workshops and travel for professional placements.

• Cairns
• Brisbane

Commencing

The month(s) you can start the course. For courses offered at JCU Singapore and JCU Brisbane, see 'How to Apply'.

• Cairns: January, May, September
• Brisbane: January, May, September

Fees

Indicative, annual cost of your course. Some courses are supported by the Australian Government with the government paying some of your fees. This is the Commonwealth Supported fee. The tuition fee is the fee payable if Commonwealth Support does not apply. You can defer your fees if eligible with HECS-HELP or FEE-HELP. The Student Services & Amenities Fee is a required payment from most students.

$32,167.00^

^estimated annual tuition fee for a full-time study load

Plus Student Services and Amenities fee
Fee deferral and scholarships available if eligible

Currently displaying fees for 2025, which are subject to change in following years.

Duration

The time it will take you to complete the course as a full-time student. Also specifies if the course is available part-time. This section will indicate if some online courses may have a longer duration due to their different delivery method.

2 years full-time

Entry Requirements

This is usually a score given to Year 12 students upon completion of their studies. Non-school leavers can have their qualifications and work experience assessed to obtain an equivalent score. The score displayed is the minimum adjusted ATAR/rank that was required for entry. Some subjects are required for entry into a course. Whereas assumed knowledge indicates a minimum level of knowledge

AQF level 7 bachelor degree in any discipline; or equivalent

Course Code

The course code is JCU's unique identifier for this course.

Course detail

What to expect

Learn from expert lecturers who are leaders in their fields. With a focus on sustainability, innovation and effective leadership, you will learn how to make decisions using critical thinking and analyse high-level issues

Students complete essential core subjects and choose from a range of electives. Get real-world knowledge through your own research project.

Become a leader in the hospitality and tourism sector with this specialist JCU postgraduate course. Advance your career and become a management-level professional with expert knowledge of business operations and administration.

About JCU's Master of International Tourism and Hospitality Management

Equip yourself to deal with the complex issues facing the modern hospitality industry. Launch a new career or propel the one you have through your Master of International Tourism and Hospitality Management (similar to aMasters in Hospitality Management) with JCU.

Become a Leader With a Masters in Hospitality

Work with leaders in the field, building your professional network and gaining first-hand experience in making decisions and stepping in to solve problems. Become a master at effective oral and written communication skills through your hospitality masters degree , leading and directing others as you work towards the company’s vision.

Use your skills to help team members collaborate to achieve business success and provide exceptional experiences to guests. Learn to work effectively both independently and within a group. Take ownership for your decisions and practice taking initiative to resolve conflict, bring people together, and inspire those who work under your supervision.

A Hospitality Masters Degree That Gains You Valuable Experience

Virtual reality is no substitute, and through your hotel management masters studies at JCU you will gain direct, real-world experience. Develop your critical thinking and analysis skills through your world-class education. Design and pursue your own research project, applying your theoretical knowledge to practical situations.

Understand how the hospitality industry affects the environment and the economics of community tourism. Become competent at understanding different value systems embraced by varying cultures and how this plays into issues within the industry.

Learn how to use revenue management skills and dynamic pricing to grow a property. Build your accounting and financing skills on the principles of marketing management and tourism system analysis to provide an experience that visitors want. Become competitive in the global market with an enhanced knowledge of cross-cultural issues and how to market a destination.

Build a Sustainable Future with a Masters in Tourism Management

Prepare to meet the challenges of the future with our hotel management masters degree. Understand how issues of sustainability and social justice integrate with the hospitality industry. Be a part of research that matters.

Learn how the hospitality industry can promote the importance of local cultures and socio-economic systems while providing the highest level of service to visitors. Use your skills and position to advocate for ethical environmental and economic practices.

Pursue Your Passions as You Launch a Career

Build on your interest in personal interaction, travel, and business to launch a successful career. Use your hospitality management masters anywhere in the world, ensuring customer safety and comfort, and coordinating the efforts of others.

Combine your Master of International Tourism and Hospitality Management with a Master of Business Administration. Develop the skills employers want to see or use this degree as a strong foundation to become an entrepreneur.

Prepare yourself to work in traditional hospitality jobs at hotels, convention centres and resorts. Add value to government departments and tourism boards. Use your understanding of hospitality and gastronomy to become a catering director, or launch your own consulting or tourism enterprise.

Build Your Own Future With a Hospitality Masters

Be ready today for tomorrow with your hospitality masters from JCU. Build on your existing skills, learn new skills, and gain a multifaceted understanding of the hospitality field, and the future.

Joint degree options

Joint degrees give postgraduate students expertise in a complementary discipline in reduced time and can enhance your career prospects. At JCU the Master of International Tourism and Hospitality Management can be combined as a joint degree in the Master of International Tourism and Hospitality Management - Master of Business Administration.

Inherent requirements

Inherent requirements are the identified abilities, attributes, skills, and behaviours that must be demonstrated, during the learning experience, to successfully complete a course. These abilities, attributes, skills, and behaviours preserve the academic integrity of the University’s learning, assessment, and accreditation processes, and where applicable, meet the standards of a profession. For more information please review the inherent requirements for the Master of International Tourism and Hospitality Management.

Career Opportunities

Your career path could lead you to work in hotels, resorts, convention centres, and other hospitality and tourism venues, as well as government departments or private companies like airports, meetings, events and tour operators, in Australia and overseas.

Graduates find employment in roles such as general managers, sales and marketing directors, human resources managers, event managers, convention services managers, front office directors, directors of catering, and managers of information technology.

Handbook

Visit the JCU Course and Subject Handbook.

Fees and scholarships

Estimated annual tuition fee: $AUD32,167.00

A variety of Scholarships are available to suit different student types.

Pathways to JCU

JCU offers multiple Pathways to University. If you do not meet the entry requirements for this course, consider exploring our available Pathways options.

Real stories

• Alumni
  • Nikki Giumelli
  • Master of International Tourism and Hospitality Management
  • Through the MITHM I’ve learnt the ability to critically study the key structures, opportunities and challenges within the tourism industry and to develop strategies to positivity influence the sector. This course will enable me to achieve senior management or executive roles within the Government or private sector.
• International Student - Indonesia
  • Heri Setiyorini
  • Master of International Tourism and Hospitality Management
  • JCU offers Tourism as a specific study for a doctoral degree, and not many institutions have tourism-focused studies. JCU also has expert tourism academics. My country has abundant natural potentials for tourism, so the principles of sustainability in tourism are valuable for me to learn.
• International Student - Sri Lanka
  • Sajana Perera
  • Master of International Tourism and Hospitality Management
  • This course enables you to specialise your knowledge, which will help you to advance your career. The Tourism and Hospitality industry requires a lot of problem-solving and critical thinking skills, which I strongly believe you can develop in this course.
• Lecturer
  • Professor Gianna Moscardo
  • Tourism, Hospitality and Events
  • JCU Tourism is recognised as world leaders in tourism sustainability, visitor experience, and using tourism as a tool for regional and community development. You can gain professional skills in tourism and hospitality at the same time as you learn how to change the world to be a better place.
• Premier Industry Partner
  • Monique Harmer
  • General Manager, Pullman Cairns International
  • There is a range of really strong industry partnerships that have been developed, which allows students the opportunities to work in the industry with great organisations while they’re studying. You have the opportunity to develop your work experience at the same time as gaining your theoretical knowledge.

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Degree Overview:

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Description:

The Master of International Tourism and Hospitality Management provides comprehensive expertise in the tourism and hospitality industry. Students develop advanced management-level skills, including business operations, administration, and handling international clients. The program emphasizes critical thinking, problem-solving, and strong career planning insights.

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Objectives:

• Equip graduates with the knowledge and skills to lead and manage tourism and hospitality organizations effectively.
• Foster a deep understanding of the global tourism industry, its challenges, and opportunities.
• Develop a holistic perspective on sustainable tourism and hospitality practices.
• Cultivate essential skills for managing international clients and cross-cultural interactions.
• Enhance career prospects and professional networks through practical experiences and industry connections.

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Outline:

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Core Subjects (JCU Cairns):

• Global Destinations and Competitiveness
• Accounting and Finance for Managers
• Sustainable Enterprise
• Tourist Management Strategies
• Marketing Essentials
• Tourism and Hospitality Operations Management
• People in Organizations
• Tourism Systems Analysis
• Hospitality and Gastronomy
• International Political Economy or The Changing Business Environment
• Independent Studies
• Leadership Futures
• Sustainable Tourism Development
• Quality Visitor Experience Management
• Professional Placement/Internship

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Electives:

• Any level 5 subjects (3 credit points)

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Core Subjects (JCU Brisbane):

• Global Destinations and Competitiveness
• Accounting and Finance for Managers
• Sustainable Enterprise
• Tourist Management Strategies
• Marketing Essentials
• Tourism and Hospitality Operations Management
• People in Organizations
• Tourism Systems Analysis
• Hospitality and Gastronomy
• International Political Economy or The Changing Business Environment
• Economic Decision-Making in the Hospitality Industry
• Tourism and the Environment
• Quality Customer Service
• Applied Research Project or Professional Project/Internship

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Electives:

• Any level 5 subjects (3 credit points)
• Any LB52__ subjects (3 credit points)

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Core Subjects (JCU Singapore):

• Global Destinations and Competitiveness
• Accounting and Finance for Managers
• Sustainable Enterprise
• Tourist Management Strategies
• Marketing Essentials
• Tourism and Hospitality Operations Management
• People in Organizations
• Tourism Systems Analysis
• Hospitality and Gastronomy
• International Political Economy or The Changing Business Environment
• Economic Decision-Making in the Hospitality Industry
• Tourism and the Environment
• Quality Customer Service
• Applied Research Project or Professional Project/Internship
• Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Events (MICE)

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Electives:

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Careers:

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Potential Career Paths:

• General managers
• Sales and marketing directors
• Human resources managers
• Event managers
• Convention services managers
• Front office directors
• Directors of catering
• Managers of information technology
• Consulting or tourism enterprise entrepreneurs

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Industries:

• Hotels
• Resorts
• Convention centers
• Government departments
• Tourism boards
• Airports
• Meeting and event planning companies
• Tour operators

James Cook University

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Overview:

James Cook University (JCU) is a public university located in Queensland, Australia. It is known for its focus on tropical research and its commitment to providing a world-class education in a unique environment. JCU is the second-oldest university in Queensland and is considered a leading institution in Australia.

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Services Offered:

JCU offers a wide range of services to its students, including:

Study options:

Undergraduate and postgraduate programs, online courses, and pathways to university.

Student life:

Accommodation, campus locations, global rankings, scholarships, and accessibility support.

Admissions and entry:

Application process, important dates, fees and financial support.

Current student support:

Subject search, course and subject handbook, fees and financial support, timetable and important dates, exams and results, off-campus student support, study overseas opportunities, student life, clubs and sporting teams, student mentor program, student placements, graduation and beyond, learning online, personal support, Indigenous student support, LearnJCU, The Learning Centre, careers and employability, and safety and wellbeing.

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Student Life and Campus Experience:

JCU offers a vibrant student life with a strong sense of community. Students can expect:

Unique environment:

World-class facilities, natural wonders, and a vibrant student life.

Opportunities:

Study overseas, join clubs and sporting teams, participate in the student mentor program, and engage in student placements.

Support:

Access to a range of support services, including personal support, Indigenous student support, and career guidance.

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Key Reasons to Study There:

World-class education:

Delivered by expert lecturers and world-class researchers.

Career-focused courses:

Equip students with the knowledge and skills needed to excel in their chosen field.

Unique research opportunities:

Access to world-class research facilities and locations, including the Great Barrier Reef, the Daintree Rainforest Observatory, and the Australian Institute of Tropical Health & Medicine.

Commitment to student success:

Lecturers are dedicated to helping students achieve their full potential.

Environmental sustainability:

JCU is committed to environmental sustainability, with energy-efficient facilities and a focus on tropical research.

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Academic Programs:

JCU offers a wide range of academic programs across various disciplines, including:

Arts, Society and Education

Business, Law and Governance

Healthcare Sciences

Medicine and Dentistry

Public Health, Medical and Veterinary Sciences

Science and Engineering

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Other:

JCU is committed to research that addresses global challenges and improves outcomes for those living in the tropics. The university has a strong focus on environmental sustainability and Indigenous engagement. JCU graduates are known for their problem-solving skills and their commitment to making a difference in the world.