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Master of International Tourism and Hotel Management, Master of Business Administration

Double Masters Degree

Course snapshot

Domestic snapshot

  • Course abbreviation

    MITHM, MBA

  • Course code

    1229102

  • Credit points

    192

  • Equivalent units

    16

  • Indicative Fee

    Fee paying

Overview

This double degree is specifically designed to give graduates a competitive edge in a dynamic and diverse industry that offers opportunities to travel and work in some of the most attractive destinations in the world.

The course combines advanced subjects in business and tourism management with the core business knowledge and management skills development of a MBA, including entrepreneurship and marketing, accounting and management, tourism planning, systems and contemporary hotel management.

An Industry Research Project unit provides an opportunity for students to demonstrate self-motivation and discipline in determining and developing their own study project. This project develops students’ research enquiry and skills through a scholarly piece of work that explores a topic of individual interest in-depth.

Graduates are well-suited for senior management roles in business, hotel management or tourism. 

Graduate AttributeCourse Learning Outcome
Intellectual rigour

Demonstrate critical thinking and independent judgement, and the ability to reflect on self and others in a complex business environment.

Creativity

Develop innovative solutions to complex business problems.

Ethical practice

Demonstrate a critical understanding of complex ethical, socially responsible, and culturally appropriate business practices informed by a global perspective.

Knowledge of a discipline

Demonstrate an advanced and integrated understanding of a body of knowledge in one or more discipline areas.

Lifelong learning

Demonstrate critical thinking and independent judgement, and the ability to reflect on self and others in a complex business environment.

Communication and social skills

Apply expert communication and collaboration skills to inform and engage with a diverse range of stakeholders.

Cultural competence

Demonstrate a critical understanding of complex ethical, socially responsible, and culturally appropriate business practices informed by a global perspective.

As part of this course, students may choose to undertake a 300-hour internship (equivalent to two units) in either a paid or volunteer role. This practical experience, combined with theoretical understanding, enhances the learning experience for students who have a professional and personal interest in this dynamic industry.

There are no majors in this course but subjects cover advanced subjects in business and tourism management,  entrepreneurship and marketing, accounting and management, tourism planning, systems and contemporary hotel management.

Location Teaching period UAC code QTAC code
Gold Coast Session 2 , Session 3 N/A N/A

Requirements

We encourage you to apply for the courses you most want to study. If you are not eligible to enter your chosen course right now, our team will work with you to find the best pathway option.

Before applying, make sure you double check all entry requirements, gather required documentation and review the University’s Rules Relating to Awards, noting any specifics listed below.

Entry requirements

A Bachelor degree from any Australian university, or equivalent, in a related discipline OR demonstrated relevant prior learning and/or relevant industry experience deemed equivalent OR a Graduate Certificate in a related discipline OR successful completion of Southern Cross University's Postgraduate Qualifying Program.

Credit for prior learning

Advanced standing is not awarded for undergraduate study but may be awarded for postgraduate study or equivalent work experience.

Course requirements

To be eligible to receive the Master of International Tourism and Hotel Management, Master of Business Administration, students must complete 192 credit points, comprising:

  • 12 core units, and
  • 36 credit points in electives.

Course structure

Your course progression is in the recommended order you should complete your course in. It is important that you follow this to ensure you meet the course requirements. For further assistance see How to Enrol in Units using My Enrolment.

Students should use course progression information to select units specific to their course and enrol in these units using My Enrolment.

Unit Code Unit Title Available Credit points Level of learning Notes

Year 1, Session 1

MKT01907 -  Tourism and Hospitality Management
Introductory
MKT01906 -  International Tourism Systems Introductory
MNG81001 -  Management Communication Introductory

Year 1, Session 2

MKT01760 -  Tourism Planning Environments Intermediate
MKT01909 -  Service Management for Tourism and Hospitality Introductory
Choose 1 unit from: Electives

Year 1, Session 3

MNG03218 -  Managing Information Systems Advanced
MNG03217 -  The Positive Leader Introductory

Year 2, Session 1

MNG93002 -  Strategy and Case Analysis Advanced
ACC00716 -  Finance Introductory
MNG00912 -  Environmental Management for Hotels and Attractions Introductory

Year 2, Session 2

MNG00723 -  Global Business Intermediate
MNG93003 -  Industry Research Project Advanced

Year 2, Session 3

MNG03237 -  Tourism and Hotel Internship OR Choose 2 units from: Electives

Unit Code Unit Title Available Credit points Level of learning Notes

Year 1, Session 2

MNG81001 -  Management Communication Introductory
MKT01760 -  Tourism Planning Environments Intermediate
MKT01909 -  Service Management for Tourism and Hospitality Introductory

Year 1, Session 3

ACC00716 -  Finance Introductory
MNG03218 -  Managing Information Systems Advanced

Year 2, Session 1

MKT01907 -  Tourism and Hospitality Management Introductory
MKT01906 -  International Tourism Systems Introductory
MNG00912 -  Environmental Management for Hotels and Attractions Introductory

Year 2, Session 2

MNG03217 -  The Positive Leader Introductory
MNG00723 -  Global Business Intermediate
Choose 1 unit from: Electives

Year 2, Session 3

MNG93002 -  Strategy and Case Analysis Advanced
MNG93003 -  Industry Research Project Advanced

Year 3, Session 1

MNG03237 -  Tourism and Hotel Internship OR Choose 2 units from: Electives

Unit Code Unit Title Available Credit points Level of learning Notes

Year 1, Session 3

MKT01909 -  Service Management for Tourism and Hospitality Introductory
MNG03217 -  The Positive Leader Introductory
MNG81001 -  Management Communication Introductory

Year, 2 Session 1

MKT01907 -  Tourism and Hospitality Management Introductory
MKT01906 -  International Tourism Systems Introductory
MNG00912 -  Environmental Management for Hotels and Attractions Introductory

Year, 2 Session 2

MNG00723 -  Global Business Intermediate
MKT01760 -  Tourism Planning Environments Intermediate

Year 2, Session 3

ACC00716 -  Finance Introductory
MNG03218 -  Managing Information Systems Advanced
Choose 1 unit from: Electives

Year 3, Session 1

MNG93002 -  Strategy and Case Analysis Advanced
MNG93003 -  Industry Research Project Advanced

Year 3, Session 2

MNG03237 -  Tourism and Hotel Internship OR Choose 2 units from: Electives

Note 1:

The MNG03237 Tourism and Hotel Internship unit is equivalent to two units, usually completed over a 10-week (300 hours) period towards the completion of the degree. All internship placements must be approved by the Work Integrated Learning Coordinator, prior to commencement. Students who wish to enrol in MNG03237 must first complete MNG03236 Business Professional Development, in preparation for Internship.

Unit Code Unit Title Level of learning Notes

Core Units
ACC00716 Finance Introductory
MNG81001 Management Communication Introductory
MKT01760 Tourism Planning Environments Intermediate
MKT01906 International Tourism Systems Introductory
MKT01907 Tourism and Hospitality Management Introductory
MKT01909 Service Management for Tourism and Hospitality Introductory
MNG00723 Global Business Intermediate
MNG00912 Environmental Management for Hotels and Attractions Introductory
MNG03217 The Positive Leader Introductory
MNG03218 Managing Information Systems Advanced
MNG93002 Strategy and Case Analysis Advanced
MNG93003 Industry Research Project Advanced

Unit Code Unit Title Level of learning Notes
Select 36 credit points from the following:
ECO82001 Economics and Quantitative Analysis Intermediate
MKT01762 Contemporary Hotel and Tourism Issues Introductory
MNG00272 Business Events Management Intermediate
MNG00785 Project Management Introductory
MNG03236 Business Professional Development Introductory
MNG03237 Tourism and Hotel Internship Advanced Note 1
MNG91002 Entrepreneurship Introductory