Master of International Tourism Management

Masters (Coursework)

Tourism is one of the leading industries in New Zealand and the world. With this 18-month international master's degree you can progress your career further.

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Key details

Degree Type

Masters (Coursework)

Course Code

AK1057

Study Mode

In person, Online

Intake Months

Mar, Jul

Domestic Fees

$10,607 total

International Fees

$38,000 per year / $39,146 total

About this course

Tourism is one of the leading industries in New Zealand and the world. With this 18-month international master's degree you can progress your career further.

Entry requirements

Minimum entry requirements

Must have completed the Bachelor of International Tourism Management or other relevant degree, or an equivalent qualification with a B grade average or higher in courses at level 7

International student entry requirements

Other requirements

May be required to submit examples of previous academic work or attend an interview
May be required to submit evidence of ability to study at postgraduate level, and attend a selection interview

English language requirements

IELTS (Academic) 6.5 overall with all bands 6.0 or higher; or equivalent

English language requirements

Study locations

City Campus

Distance

Online

Career pathways

Education and research

Doctoral study
Research fellow
Lecturers/tutors

Public sector

Government agencies
Destination marketing organisations/ Regional tourism organisations
Local councils/boards
Parks, sport, recreation & conservation

Private sector

Strategy and leadership
Operations management
Marketing
Media and communications
Visitor management
Customer care
Product development
Research
Consultancy

Third Sector

Non-governmental organisations
Industry associations/trade organisations in tourism and hospitality
UN agencies/organisations (including UNWTO)
International development agencies
Consultancy

Community

Social enterprises
Community leadership
Conservation
Research

Entrepreneurship

Service/product innovations
Business owner-operators

Course structure

To complete the programme, you need 180 points. Your course selection depends on the research pathway option you take - thesis or dissertation. Through the variety of specialised courses, you'll enhance your knowledge and perception of tourism as both a discipline and an industry.

Choose one of the following

Students need a B- average grade in coursework courses as a prerequisite into the research pathways.

Your thesis/dissertation will be based on a topic of your choice, supervised by experienced academic staff. You can develop research expertise in a range of areas including tourism management, sustainability and tourist information.

And a 30-point research methodology course

And tourism courses

Skills you will develop

The outcomes for graduates of the Master of International Tourism Management are outlined in the Graduate Profile below.

Graduate Profile

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