Tourism (Master)
This course information is for local students only
Year
2011
Award
Master of Tourism
Length
1 year
Campuses
Melbourne
Course description
This course delivers students with a professionally-relevant program of study in contemporary tourism issues. It has a particular focus on the development of tourism, marketing of tourism destinations and analysis of tourism activity. It is designed to equip students with advanced skills in tourism analysis and marketing skills that meet the expectations for managing the growing challenges in a dynamic industry.
Course structure
Students complete eight subjects, including four core subjects and up to three specialised electives; they also undertake a 4 000-word (minimum) research project in a contemporary topic dealing with industry change.
Subject details
Overseas study opportunities
Overseas study opportunities are available.
Please see
www.latrobe.edu.au/international/exchange
for more information
Fee type
Fees (Fee-Help available)
Annual (or Total) Tuition Fee (AUD)
20 750
The University reserves the right to vary fees on an annual basis. Fees will not normally rise above 7% per annum. Should the University decide to increase its fees, that increase will take effect on 1 January of the following year.
Scholarships
A variety of scholarships and prizes are available for postgraduate students at La Trobe. Visit the postgraduate scholarships webpage for details http://www.latrobe.edu.au/scholarships/postgraduatesSelection
IELTS (Academic) - minimum overall band score of 6.5 with no individual band score less than 6.0; or
TOEFL Computer-Based Test - A minimum score of 233 with a score of 5 in essay writing; or
TOEFL Paper-based Test - A minimum score of 575 with a score of 5 or more in the test of Written English; or
TOEFL Internet-based Test - A minimum score of 88 with no individual score less than 22; or
Completion of the English for Further Studies Advanced Stage 5B certificate at PG (postgraduate) level available from the La Trobe Melbourne; or
Approved equivalent.
Academic entry requirements
An Australian Bachelor's degree or postgraduate diploma, with a C Grade average in the final year of study, or approved international equivalent. Applicants should demonstrate relevant work experience in a tourism-related industry.
Applicants should also demonstrate relevant work experience in a tourism-related industry.
Semester starts
Semester 1 (February)
Additional information
In the second semester of the Master of Tourism, students will be required to undertake compulsory subject Readings in Tourism as preparation for writing their thesis.
Career opportunities
Graduate opportunities exist at the management and executive levels within tourism and accommodation enterprises, in the public sector, and in vocational education.
Contact information
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