Master of International Tourism & Hospitality Management – Master of Business Administration

Provider:

James Cook University Brisbane (JCUB)

Course Code:

MITHM-MBA

CRICOS Code:

081132F

Qualification Level:

Masters

Course Area:

Food, Hospitality and Personal Services

Duration:

2-Year

Study Mode:

Full Time

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Delivery Mode:

Blended Delivery

Target:

International

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Course Overview

The Master of International Tourism and Hospitality Management (MITHM) is a multidisciplinary program that explores tourism from a social, economic and environmental perspective. The program provides graduates from a range of disciplines with the skills needed to sustainably manage tourism products, resources, and infrastructure.

International Tourism and Hospitality Management graduates are in high demand across all sectors of the industry in Australia and overseas. The program offers a diverse range of coursework subjects in areas such as tourism analysis and strategy, tourism systems analysis, hospitality and gastronomy, global destination competitiveness, economic decision making in hospitality, tourist behaviour, sustainability and marketing.

You can complete the Master of International Tourism and Hospitality Management as an independent award or combine it with our MBA as a joint degree.

Course Structure

The MITHM is made up of 16 subjects. Students must undertake four (4) foundation subjects, ten (10) core subjects and two (2) optional subjects in accordance with the structure below.

Foundational Subjects

LB5212 Accounting and Finance for Managers

LB5202 Marketing Essentials

LB5205 People in Organisations

LB5236 International Political Economy or LB5228 The Changing Business Environment

Core Subjects

TO5106 Quality Customer Service

LB5203 Sustainable Enterprise

LB5235 Applied Research Project

TO5002 Tourism and the Environment

TO5101 Tourism Systems Analysis

TO5102 Tourism and Hospitality Operations Management

TO5103 Global Destination Competitiveness

TO5104 Tourist Management Strategies

TO5202 Economic Decision-Making in the Hospitality Industry

TO5203 Hospitality and Gastronomy: Social, Private and Commercial

Optional Subject

Select one (1) LB Level 5 subjects

Note:

Eligible students holding acknowledged cognate qualifications may seek exemption from the four (4) Foundation subjects when submitting an application to the MITHM program.

Entry Requirement

Admission Requirements
Academic Entry Requirements	Please see details through this link.

Language Requirement
IELTS Score (Minimum)	Overall score of 6.5, with no subject below 6.0.

Career Opportunities

Australian hospitality jobs differ in their fast-paced approach and ever-changing work environment. Whilst Australia’s population is small in comparison with other developed nations – the hospitality scene is rapidly expanding. The restaurant industry alone is currently worth around $12 billion*, with hotels and resorts worth $6 billion on top of that. In Brisbane specifically, The Queen’s Wharf development positions Brisbane as an international tourism destination that attracts visitors and investment to Brisbane and Greater Queensland. The tourism demand forecasting and research undertaken by Destination Brisbane Consortium indicates the facilities and attractions proposed for Queen’s Wharf Brisbane will generate:

Estimated 1.39 million additional tourist visitors per annum.

Create more than 8,000 jobs in Queensland once operational**

*http://www.ibisworld.com.au/ industry/default.aspx?indid=2010

**http://www. destinationbrisbaneconsortium. com.au/FAQ.php

Potential Career Options

Café Manager

Restaurant Manager

Conference and Event Coordinator

Duty Manager

Travel Agent/Consultant

Venue Manager

Hotel Front Office Manager

Business Development Manager

Functions Supervisor

Internship or Work Placements

Jump start your career – get real industry experience working in an Australian organisation.

Set yourself apart from your peers with on the job training, gaining additional skills and industry experience to complement your degree. Through this unique world class program you can be placed in a professional organisation to work on a real project. Upon completion of your degree, you will have industry experience and a validated referee for your resume giving you an advantage in a competitive employment environment.