Program Overview

Master of International Tourism and Hospitality Management

The Master of International Tourism and Hospitality Management helps graduates prepare for the next step in their career within the dynamic work environment of the local/global tourism and hotel industry. You will develop essential managerial-level skills that include, advanced business acumen, strategic thinking, high-level people management, leadership skills, resilience, empathy and specialised industry knowledge, with an emphasis on sustainability principles.

Program Details

• Duration: 1 to 2 years full-time, 2 to 4 years part-time (online only)
• Campus: Gold Coast, Online
• Commencing: Trimester 1, 2, 3
• Academic Career: Postgraduate
• Code: 5709
• Fee (INDICATIVE): $41,000 per year
• Credit Points: 160

Entry Requirements

To be eligible for this program, you must meet one of the following criteria:

• A recognised Bachelor degree (or higher) in a related discipline and two years of relevant work experience (1 year duration)
• A recognised Bachelor degree (or higher) in a related discipline (1.5 year duration)
• A recognised Bachelor degree (or higher) and three years of relevant work experience, or a combination of alternative admission criteria (2 year duration)
• You must have a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 4.0 (on a 7.0 point scale) in your previous qualification
• Related discipline includes real estate, finance, technology, entertainment, recreation, food and beverage, accommodation, events, marketing, management, logistics and supply chain management, human resources, business analytics, accounting
• Relevant work experience includes paid employment within the tourism and hospitality industry

Language Requirements

English language requirements apply to International applicants and other applicants whose previous study was undertaken in a language other than English. The minimum English language requirements for such applicants for entry to this program are as follows:

• A minimum overall band score of 6.5 on IELTS (Academic) with no sub-score of less than 6.0
• OR a minimum score of 575 on TOEFL
• OR an internet-based (iBT) TOEFL score of 79 (no sub-score less than 19)
• OR no score less than 3+ in each skill of the ISLPR (conducted by ISLPR Language Services only)
• OR a minimum overall score of 176 (no score less than 169) on C1 Advanced (formerly Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English) or C2 Proficiency (formerly Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English)
• OR an overall score of 58 in the Pearson Test of English (Academic) with no score less than 50

Career Opportunities

You will be well prepared for work in a range of international tourism and hotel management roles, including in the hotel and resort groups and accommodation sectors. You may also find career opportunities in:

• Convention and event organisations
• Government and destination marketing departments
• Environmental non-government organisations
• Events and entertainment services
• Retail travel
• Theme parks and attractions
• National park authorities
• Conservation management
• Museums and cultural interpretation centres
• Indigenous tourism
• Tourism operators and authorities
• Casinos
• Airline and cruise operations

Degree Structure

Your program requirements are the set of academic requirements that are mandatory for the award associated with your program of study. If you do not adhere to your degree requirements, you may not be eligible to graduate.

• Complete 160 credit points for one of the following:
  • 160 credit points for all Pathway 1 - duration 1 year (80CP of study and 80CP for prior learning)
  • 160 credit points for all Pathway 2 - duration 1.5 years (120CP of study and 40CP for prior learning)
  • 160 credit points for all Pathway 3 - duration 2 years

Core Module

Complete 80 credit points for ALL of the following:

• The Hospitality Experience - 7202THS (10 credit points)
• Managing the Tourism and Hospitality Workforce - 7205THS (10 credit points)
• Competitiveness, Strategy and Risk Management - 7204THS (10 credit points)
• Sustainable and Regenerative Tourism - 7209THS (10 credit points)
• Tourism and Hospitality Operations Management - 7201THS (10 credit points)
• Tourism and Hospitality Revenue Management - 7252THS (10 credit points)
• Manage Tourism and Hospitality Information - 7218THS (10 credit points)
• Tourism Product Design, Innovation and Digitization - 7234THS (10 credit points)

Prior Learning

80 credit points for approved recognised prior study and/or work experience.

Exit Point

To be eligible to exit with the 3117 - Graduate Certificate in International Tourism and Hospitality Management award, you must acquire 40 credit points for Foundation Module and/or Core Module courses. To exit, you should apply for a program transfer.

Program Learning Outcomes

Program Learning Outcomes communicate to the community the value of the Griffith educational experience as benchmarked against national qualification standards. Program Learning Outcomes for this award describe the knowledge, skills and the application of knowledge and skills you will acquire through studying the Griffith program of your choice.

Australian Qualifications Framework

The Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) is the national policy for regulated qualifications in Australian education and training. This qualification is accredited as an AQF Level 9 - Master.