Master of International Tourism Management
Food & Beverage
A course by
AUT
An 18-month master's programme focused on international tourism management, providing advanced knowledge and research skills for career progression in New Zealand's tourism industry and beyond.
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
Advanced Analytical and Research Skills
Apply advanced research methods and conduct critical analysis in tourism management contexts.
Strategic Leadership in Tourism
Demonstrate leadership and strategic decision-making relevant to global tourism businesses and organisations.
Entrepreneurship and Innovation
Develop creative solutions and innovative approaches in tourism, hospitality, and events management.
What You're Signing Up For
The Master of International Tourism Management at AUT develops advanced knowledge and critical skills in tourism management. Students explore a wide range of topics across global tourism challenges, innovation, research methods, entrepreneurship, sustainability, urban tourism, events, and leadership. With options for thesis, dissertation, or applied project pathways, the programme equips graduates for leadership roles, strategic development, research, and consultancy within tourism, hospitality, and related sectors.
Course Content
- Qualitative Social Research Methods
- Quantitative Social Research Methods
- Entrepreneurship and Innovation in Tourism, Hospitality and Events
- Consumer Perspectives in the Visitor Economy
- The South Pacific and Tourism
- Contemporary Topics in Tourism, Hospitality and Events
- Special Topic in Tourism
- Urban Tourism and Creative Placemaking
- Tourism, Ethnic Minorities, and Indigenous Peoples
- Sustainable Leadership in Hospitality, Tourism and Events
- Events and Leisure: Concepts, Practices, and Impacts
- Critical Tourism & Hospitality Perspectives
- Risk, Resilience and Crisis Management: Organisational and Destination Perspectives
- Directed Reading (applied project pathway)
- Applied Project
- Thesis
- Dissertation
What you need to know first
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Tourism
Hospitality
Events
Public Sector
Private Sector
Research/Education
Future employment opportunities might be
Government agency positions