Master of International Hospitality Management
Food & Beverage
A course by
AUT
The Master of International Hospitality Management is an 18-month programme that develops high-level management and research skills for the international hospitality industry.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
City Campus, Auckland
It will take a total of 18 months
Core skills this course teaches
Develop advanced knowledge in international hospitality management
Acquire a critical understanding of hospitality management concepts and practices within an international context.
Apply research methods to industry-related problems
Master qualitative and quantitative research methodologies to investigate and resolve hospitality management issues.
Demonstrate leadership and strategic thinking
What You're Signing Up For
This master's programme prepares graduates for senior professional and research roles in the global hospitality sector. Students develop advanced expertise in international hospitality management, with study options including a thesis, dissertation, or applied project pathway. The curriculum covers research methodologies, strategic management, leadership, marketing, organisational culture, and contemporary issues relevant to hospitality and tourism. Recognized globally, this programme supports career progression into leadership, research, strategy, and entrepreneurship within hospitality and related sectors.
Course Content
- Qualitative Social Research Methods
- Quantitative Social Research Methods
- Managing Luxury
- Profitable Financial Strategies for Responsible Enterprises
- Hospitality Marketing Research
- Contemporary Issues in Tourism, Hospitality and Events Employment
- Strategic Management in Hospitality
- Designing a Hospitable Organisational Culture
- Leadership and Ethics in Hospitality and Tourism
- Critical Tourism & Hospitality Perspectives
- Risk, Resilience and Crisis Management: Organisational and Destination Perspectives
- Directed Reading (for applied project pathway)
- Thesis (120 points)
- Dissertation (60 points)
- Applied Project (45 points)
What you need to know first
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Hospitality
Tourism
Food and Beverage
Events Management
Consultancy
Future employment opportunities might be
Senior management positions in hospitality and tourism