Master of International Tourism and Hospitality Management
Master of International Tourism and Hospitality Management
Course overview
The tourism and hospitality industries are undergoing strong growth in Asia.
With the rising affluence of middle-class populations, growing regional and global trade, there are excellent opportunities available in the hospitality and tourism industries.
The Master of International Tourism and Hospitality Management provides an opportunity for existing graduates in tourism and other industries to upgrade their qualifications and take advantage of this growth. This program is an innovative masters' level degree that combines tourism, hospitality and business management to give executives and managers the skills required to succeed.
# Students with undergraduate business degree background may complete the program within 12 months with a waiver of the foundation subjects. Please see entry requirements section for details.
Subjects
Course Structure
4 subjects in Trimester
Study Program
This course is composed of 16 subjects including foundation, core and elective subjects as per the study plan.
Foundation Subjects
- Marketing Essentials
- People in Organisations
- Accounting and Finance for Managers
- International Political Economy or The Changing Business Environment
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Core Subjects
- Sustainable Enterprise
- Applied Research Project or Professional Project/ Internship
- Tourism and the Environment
- Tourism Systems Analysis
- Tourism and Hospitality Operations Management
- Global Destination and Competitiveness
- Tourist Management Strategies
- Economic Decision-Making in the Hospitality Industry
- Hospitality and Gastronomy
- Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Events (MICE)
- Quality Customer Service
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One postgraduate level subject as an elective
For a comprehensive listing and outline of the respective course subjects, please click here.
Eligibility & Requirements
Entry Requirements
Completion of an AQF level 7 bachelor degree in any discipline, from this or another university; or other qualifications recognised by the University as equivalent.
English Requirements
- Applicants of non-English speaking backgrounds must meet the English language proficiency requirements of IELTS 6.5 (no component lower than 6.0) / TOEFL (Internet Based) 86 (no component less than 21) / Pearson PTE Academic 58 (no component less than 54); or
- Satisfactory completion of James Cook University Singapore English Language Preparatory Program (ELPP); or
- Successful completion of other qualifications completed in English Language deemed comparable to Australian standards on a case-by-case basis in accordance to JCU admissions guidelines.
Advanced Standing
Students may apply for a credit transfer for previous tertiary study or informal and non-formal learning in accordance with the Credit Transfer Procedure.
In particular the following general credit will be granted:
- AQF level 7 bachelor degree in a cognate discipline* – 12 credit points (4 foundation subjects)
- AQF level 7 bachelor degree in non-cognate discipline and relevant work experience** – 12 credit points (4 foundation subjects)
- AQF level 7 bachelor degree in cognate discipline* and relevant work experience** – 24 credit points (4 foundation subjects + 3 elective subjects + 1 core subject – not LB5235 or LB5520)
- AQF level 8 graduate certificate in any discipline – 12 credit points (4 foundation subjects)
*Management, Tourism and Hospitality or other disciplines where students will have completed study relating to organisational behaviour, business, strategy, marketing, economics, communication and people management.
**Applicants must have a minimum of 4 years full-time equivalent professional work experience in a management, leadership or supervisory level in a business environment or be eligible for a member grade status of a relevant professional organisation. Students will have demonstrable tourism and hospitality management experience relating to organizational behaviour, business, strategy, marketing, economics, communication and people management.
Attendance Requirements
International students holding a valid Student's Pass are required to attend at least 90% of scheduled classes per month. Failure to attend classes is a breach of the student visa conditions. Being absent from classes for a continuous period of seven days or more, or attendance falling below 90% without valid reasons will result in the student needing to surrender their Student's Pass for cancellation.
Domestic students must attend at least 75% of the scheduled lecture and tutorial activities to be eligible for assessment.
Career Outcomes
The Master of International Tourism and Hospitality Management provides opportunities for graduates to pursue careers in the travel and tourism industry, events management, tourism policy and hotel & tourism property management.
Tuition Fees
| Domestic** | International |
|---|---|
| S$55,248.80 | S$57,203.20 |
**Fees apply to all Singapore residents (Singapore Citizens, Permanent Residents and all pass holders excluding those holding a Student Pass).
Note:
- Currently displaying fees for 2025, which are subject to change in following years.
- All course fees include the corresponding Singapore Goods and Services Tax (GST), which is 9%.
- The details of the instalment breakdown will be provided in your Student Contract. Please contact us for further details.
Note: International students in Singapore on a Student Pass are not permitted to work. For more information please visit http://www.ica.gov.sg.
James Cook University is EduTrust-certified. The EduTrust Certification Scheme (EduTrust) is a quality assurance scheme administered and governed by SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG) for Private Education Institutions (PEIs) in Singapore. The EduTrust Certification Scheme requires all students to be covered under the Fee Protection Scheme (FPS). In James Cook University, this is provided through Fee Protection Scheme Group Insurance. All students from James Cook University are covered hospitalization, surgery and treatment costs in accordance to insurance policy term and conditions under the Group Hospitalisation and Surgical insurance scheme. James Cook University will advise in the Standard Student Contract the total amount of insurance payable.
For more details please visit SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG) website: https://www.skillsfuture.gov.sg/pei
Disclaimer
Although James Cook University endeavours to ensure the accuracy of this information, there is no guarantee it will remain accurate all year. Applicants are advised to confirm program details with the appropriate school before making an application.
