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.
CampusSingaporeStart datesMarch, July, NovemberDuration16 months full timeStudy modeOn campusSubjectsCourse Structure3 trimesters per year (normally 4 subjects per trimester)
Study ProgramThis course is composed of 16 subjects including foundation, core and elective subjects as per the study plan.
Foundation SubjectsMarketing ManagementPeople in OrganisationsAccounting and Finance for ManagersInternational Political Economyor The Changing Business Environment+Core SubjectsSustainable EnterpriseApplied Research Project or Professional Project/ InternshipTourism and the EnvironmentTourism Systems AnalysisTourism and Hospitality Operations ManagementGlobal Destination CompetitivenessTourist Management StrategiesEconomic Decision-Making in the Hospitality IndustryHospitality and GastronomyMeetings, Incentives, Conferences and Events (MICE)Quality Customer Service+one postgraduate level subject as an elective
For a comprehensive listing and outline of the respective course subjects, please click here.
Course Learning OutcomesCLO 1. Critically analyse complex tourism and hospitality-related knowledge and practice from both historical and recent perspectives
CLO 2. Evaluate contexts within which differing sustainable tourism and hospitality performance methods should be integrated and applied
CLO 3. Evaluate sustainable economic, social and environmental practices and value systems from different disciplinary perspectives
CLO 4. Research and apply established concepts to solve tourism and hospitality and professional practice problems
CLO 5. Critically analyse complex contemporary tourism and hospitality issues using appropriate models and make reasoned recommendations based on multidisciplinary synthesis of theory and evidence
CLO 6. Apply creative thinking effectively to tourism and hospitality theory and practice
CLO 7. Present complex tourism and hospitality analyses and information appropriately to differing audiences using:
Effective oral presentation skills; andClear and fluent written communicationCLO 8. Work effectively in achieving common goals, demonstrating both collaboration and leadership
CLO 9. Adapt tourism and hospitality constructs and skills to novel theoretical or practical situations
CLO 10. Exercise independent judgment and initiative in solving differing tourism and hospitality problems
CLO 11. Demonstrate a capacity for personal reflection and self-development in relation to professional tourism and hospitality learning and practice.
Eligibility & RequirementsEntry RequirementsCompletion 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 RequirementsApplicants 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); orSatisfactory completion of James Cook University Singapore English Language Preparatory Program (ELPP); orSuccessful completion of other qualifications completed in English Language deemed comparable to Australian standards within the last two years on a case-by-case basisAdvanced StandingAdvanced Standing from 4 of the Foundation subjects can be considered for:
Applicants with a minimum 4 years full-time equivalent professional work experience in management, leadership or supervisory level in a business environment.Applicants with undergraduate degree from cognate discipline such as organisation behaviour, strategic management, marketing, economics, communication, human resources, tourism or general management.** Not applicable for joint degree programs.
Advanced standing can also be considered for:
Applicants with a four-year relevant undergraduate programPrevious tertiary study where appropriateAdditional RequirementsFor MBA applicants with and undergraduate degree from non-cognate discipline, the online Academic Skills for Business foundation course has to be taken prior to admission or on the first trimester of the MBA program.This online foundation course is free of charge
Attendance RequirementsInternational 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 OutcomesThe 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 FeesDomestic*InternationalS$49,648S$51,360*Fees apply to all Singapore residents (Singapore Citizens, Permanent Residents and all pass holders excluding those holding a Student Pass)
Note: All course fees include prevailing 7% Goods and Services Tax (GST)
