Master of Management (Tourism and Hospitality)
Master of Management (Tourism and Hospitality)
Learn how to deliver value as an effective leader within a tourism and hospitality organisation through the Master of Management (Tourism and Hospitality). The Master of Management (Tourism and Hospitality) is designed to provide highly developed knowledge of contemporary management theories, concepts and skills as well as an advanced understanding…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
Learn how to deliver value as an effective leader within a tourism and hospitality organisation through the Master of Management (Tourism and Hospitality).
The Master of Management (Tourism and Hospitality) is designed to provide highly developed knowledge of contemporary management theories, concepts and skills as well as an advanced understanding of how Tourism and Hospitality organisations function, the diverse challenges they face and the complex environments in which they operate.
This postgraduate degree provides advanced, transferable, conceptual and professional skills through a program of student-centred learning and research experience in an industry setting.
You will develop the cutting-edge professional management, communication, analytical and practical decision-making attributes required to make a valuable contribution in the Tourism and Hospitality sector.
COURSE STRUCTURE
The Master of Management (Tourism and Hospitality) is structured to provide you with the perfect balance of theoretical coursework and practical experience.
COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES
Upon completion of this course, graduates will be able to:
- possess an advanced understanding of key management concepts and skills underpinning business operations.
- critique a range of contemporary social, economic, political and cultural factors facing organisations in the new economy.
- communicate effectively with a diverse range of stakeholders.
- synthesise and articulate information in order to generate evidence-based and sustainable solutions for business problems.
- possess an integrated understanding of ethics, social responsibility and cultural awareness relevant to tourism and hospitality management.
- generate soundly researched, evidence-based and creative solutions for the tourism and hospitality sectors.
- apply theoretical knowledge and advanced professional skills generated through research, reflective practice and observations of the tourism and hospitality sectors.
- reflect on and evaluate personal management and leadership styles.
CAREER OPTIONS
Graduates of the Master of Management (Tourism and Hospitality) will benefit from a variety of enhanced career opportunities. Graduates will be positioned to take advantage of new opportunities in the rapidly expanding services industry, including government agencies, hospitality and entertainment services, retail travel, theme parks and attractions, tourism authorities, cruise companies, airlines and integrated resorts. Roles may include rooms division and front office, food and beverage management, accounts and finance, human resource management, sales and marketing.
REQUIREMENTS
Applicants must meet one (1) of the following criteria:
Successful completion of bachelor’s degree from an Australian higher education institution or overseas equivalent.
Successful completion of a Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma from an Australian higher education institution or overseas equivalent.
Successful completion of at least two award, or non-award, postgraduate subjects (at AQF Level 8 or above) from an Australian higher education institution or overseas equivalent.
Successful completion of an approved Postgraduate Qualifying Program from an Australian higher education institution or overseas equivalent. For mature age entry (21+): successful completion of a diploma or associate degree qualification (or equivalent as recognised by the Australian Government’s qualifications recognition tool) and four years of relevant management experience
English Language Requirements
- IELTS (academic) – Overall 6.5; Writing 6.0; Speaking 6.0
- TOEFL iBT – Overall 79; Writing 21; Speaking 18
- Pearson (academic) Pearson (academic): Overall 56; Writing 46; Speaking 46
- Common European Framework (CEFR) – C1
- Cambridge English Proficiency (CPE) – Overall 180; Writing 180; Speaking 180
- Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English (CAE) – Overall 176; Writing 169; Speaking 169
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
The International College of Management, Sydney (ICMS) is a higher education institution with campuses in Manly and Sydney’s business district. ICMS is a leader in career-focused, quality education and offers bachelor’s and master’s degrees to Australian and international students. ICMS degrees are at the same Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) level as University degrees. ICMS degrees are recognised by various industry partners over the world.The ICMS applied learning and teaching philosophy delivers a student experience that is both relevant and contemporary to the workplace. ICMS academic faculty have extensive industry experience, high-level qualifications, and a passion for teaching. All ICMS courses allow flexibility to follow your individual strengths and passions.Strongly endorsed and supported by industry, the ICMS Work Integrated Learning (WIL) program is key to the success of ICMS students with work placements built into all undergraduate and postgraduate degrees. Our network of industry partners includes leading organisations in Australia and globally who work with our placement team to provide students with invaluable industry insight and experience. In addition, with the support of these partners, ICMS awards multiple high value scholarships as part of the ICMS Scholarships Program.The iconic Northern Beaches Campus, affectionately called the “castle on the hill”, offers sweeping views over Manly Beach, and contrasts with the modern, vibrant and centrally-located City Campus. Both offer spectacular study locations that would be hard to beat anywhere in the world.ICMS offers everything that a traditional student experience provides, such as sporting teams, student clubs, campus facilities and on and off campus accommodation, but at ICMS you will get the attention and learning supoort to succeed academically. With over 2000 students from more than 50 countries, ICMS offers a social and supportive community in which students enjoy a diverse and personalised learning experience.ICMS offers pathway programs through the Aspire Institute and the International Sport College of Australia (ISCA).
