Tourism is one of leading industries in New Zealand and the world. With this 18-month international master’s degree you can progress your career further.
 

Choose from a wide range of courses on critical issues in tourism management from around the world, and research an area of interest supervised by world-renowned academics. Ed univeral Group has ranked our Master of International Tourism Management as the 18th best master’s degree in the world for tourism.
 

AUT is home to the New Zealand Tourism Research Institute (NZTRI), globally known as a leader in tourism research and education. Study with us and you get to work closely with academics who are passionate about all areas of the tourism and events industry.
 

Modules

To complete the programme, you need 180 points. Your course selection depends on the research pathway option you take – thesis or dissertation. Through the variety of specialised courses, you’ll enhance your knowledge and perception of tourism as both a discipline and an industry.
 

Choose one of the following

• TOUR999 MITM Thesis
• TOUR997 MITM Dissertation
   

Students need a B- average grade in coursework courses as a prerequisite into the research pathways.
 

Your thesis/dissertation will be based on a topic of your choice, supervised by experienced academic staff. You can develop research expertise in a range of areas including tourism management, sustainability and tourist information.
 

And a 30-point research methodology course

• SOSC884 Social Research Design and Analysis
• MGMT801 Research Design AND either MGMT802 Quantitative Research Methods and Analysis OR
• MGMT803 Qualitative Research Methods and Analysis
   

And tourism courses

• HOSP802 Profitable Financial Strategies for Responsible Enterprises
• HOSP804 Power, People and Profit: Contemporary Issues in Hospitality and Tourism Employment
• TOUR801 Management and Entrepreneurship in Tourism
• TOUR802 Tourism in Coastal and Marine Environments
• TOUR804 Tourist Experiences and Consumer Perspectives
• TOUR805 The South Pacific and Tourism
• TOUR806 Contemporary Topics in Tourism
• TOUR809 Us and Others: Tourism, Ethnic Minorities and Indigenous Peoples
• TOUR812 Sustainable Leadership in Hospitality, Tourism and Events
   

Or up to 30 points from approved courses from another programme
 

Career Outcomes

• Consultancy
• Policy formation
• Education
• Research
• Senior management positions in tourism
   

What will I learn?

A graduate of the Master of International Tourism Management will be able to:

a. Critically analyse and apply advanced theories, concepts and knowledge relevant to the study of tourism as an academic discipline and as an industry. (Knowledge/ Understanding)

b. Work independently and/or in groups to develop problem solving skills, and apply knowledge to current issues in tourism management. (Personal/Intellectual Autonomy; Skills/Application; Communication)

c. Appreciate diversity in all its manifestations and assess strategies for empowerment of diverse groups in tourism. (Professional/Ethical Dispositions)

d. Apply in-depth knowledge and insights based on theoretical and/or empirical investigation of tourism management topics. (Inquiry/Research/Creativity; Skills/Application)

e. Critically evaluate and utilise information from a range of sources. (Knowledge/Understanding; Skills/Application)

f. Contribute to knowledge and practice in tourism management. (Knowledge/Understanding)

g. Communicate professionally and effectively to relevant audiences. (Communication).