Master of International Hotel and Tourism Management (Professional)
Master of International Hotel and Tourism Management (Professional)
With more than 12 million visitors annually, there is no better place to study international hotel and tourism management than the Gold Coast – the tourism capital of Australia. Studying in this ‘living laboratory’, Bond’s Master of International Hotel and Tourism Management (Professional) will prepare you for senior management roles…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
With more than 12 million visitors annually, there is no better place to study international hotel and tourism management than the Gold Coast – the tourism capital of Australia.
Studying in this ‘living laboratory’, Bond’s Master of International Hotel and Tourism Management (Professional) will prepare you for senior management roles with international hospitality and travel organisations, or to run your own business in these exciting growth sectors.
Bond’s strong industry connections with Australian and global tourism organisations, ensure you can see real industry projects, and undertake internships throughout your studies.
In this program, you will complete core business and advanced hotel and tourism management subjects. Subjects involve extensive use of experiential through field trips, guest lecturers from industry leaders, work experience, and real-life projects.
Designed for international students, the professional program follows the same structure as the Master of International Hotel and Tourism Management program, with an additional 20-week professional portfolio component. This ensures you are equipped with industry experience.
The Master of International Hotel and Tourism Management (Professional) program is designed for students seeking senior management roles, or wanting to own and operate their own business, within the hotel and tourism industries. Students will complete a program of core business and advanced hotel and tourism management subjects. These advanced subjects are designed to equip graduates with key capabilities expected of managers in the hotel and tourism sectors – including the ability to analyse complex information; develop strategies to identify and manage risk; build business resilience; embed sustainable practices into the business; and manage revenue. The program also includes a 20-week Work Integrated Learning component to ensure students gain real-world experience before they graduate. The program prepares students to think critically, communicate professionally, work collaboratively, make ethical and responsible business decisions, and work effectively in senior management positions in an industry which is characterised by change and uncertainty.
Where will your degree take you?
A Tourism and Hotel Market Outlook 2021 report released by Deloitte, predicts that once the pandemic is under control, domestic overnight trips will increase by 14% in 2023, in comparison to 2019. Pent-up demand will likely stimulate strong demand for international travel in 2022 and beyond.
A degree in hotel and tourism management is a qualification accepted nationally, and internationally, by leading hotel and tourism industry employers. It will prepare you for professional roles in the tourism industry including hotels, resorts, airlines, restaurants, theme parks, cruise lines, destination marketing and management organisations, and with event management companies.
Program learning outcomes
Program Learning Outcomes provide a broad and measurable set of standards that incorporate a range of knowledge, skills and abilities that will be achieved on completion of the program. These outcomes will help you determine whether this program aligns with your professional pathway, career and learning goals.
Further develop your skills
Extend your learning beyond the completion of your degree. Consider progressing on your journey to sharpen your skills and expand your knowledge in business and other specialised areas through these learning opportunities.
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
Bond University is a private university located on the Gold Coast, Queensland. It was established in 1989. Bond provides students with a high-quality, individualised study experience. Students learn under the mentorship of world-class, industry leading academics, and receive a fast-paced, well-rounded education with unparalleled access to resources and professional development opportunities. For 16 years, Bond has stood strong as Australia’s number one university for student experience (according to the Good Universities Guide). The university offers programs in the fields of Actuarial Science and Data Analytics; Architecture; Business and Tourism Management; Commerce and Entrepreneurship; Communication, Film and Creative Media; Construction, Property and Planning; Health, Biomedical and Sport Sciences; International Relations, Politics and Arts; Law; Medicine; Project Management and Innovation; Psychology, Criminology and Social Sciences. The university awards bachelors, masters, and doctoral degrees in various fields.