Tourism (Master)

Send to a Friend

This course information is for local students only

Year

2011

Award

Master of Tourism

Length

1 year full-time or part-time equivalent

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

Melbourne

Overseas study opportunities

Overseas study opportunities are available.
Please see www.latrobe.edu.au/international/exchange for more information

Application

Download and complete a postgraduate coursework application form, and send it directly to the relevant campus.

Please ensure you also provide all supplementary information required.

Apply direct to the University.
Applications for Semester 1 close 31 January.

Fee type

Fees (Fee-Help available)

Annual (or Total) Tuition Fee (AUD)

Indicative (2011): $16,820 (per 120 credit points).
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/postgraduates

Prerequisites

Bachelor degree, Graduate Diploma or Postgraduate Diploma from a recognised Australian university with a minimum C grade average in the final year, and demonstrated work experience in a tourism-related industry.

Semester starts

Semester 1 (March)

Additional information

This course is Youth Allowance / ABSTUDY approved.

Honours is available to students who demonstrate exceptional merit, and requires an additional six months of study.

Some elective subjects may impose additional charges for travel and accommodation for field exercises. These costs

Career opportunities

The course prepares graduates for careers in the higher echelons of tourism management and related fields.

Contact information

Ask a question online
Subscribe to regular updates on courses and events.

Future Students Centre:
T 1300 135 045

Faculty of Law and Management
Visit the Faculty website