Global Utilities

La Trobe University
University Handbook 2012

Master of Tourism

Course code/s: LMT Melbourne

Course has been suspended for 2012

The Master of Tourism provides an advanced programme for study in Tourism analysis, policy and marketing. It also offers a pathway for entry to research studies within the field.

Admission Requirements

Domestic Australian applicants - graduates who have qualified for the award of a Bachelor’s degree, a Graduate Diploma or a Postgraduate Diploma from a recognised Australian University with a minimum ‘C’ average  in their final year of study. Applicants should also be able to demonstrate relevant work experience in a tourism related industry.

International Applicants - graduates who have qualified for the award of Bachelor’s degree or of a Postgraduate Diploma from a recognised Australian University or from an international University recognised as equivalent. Applicants will only be considered if they have maintained a minimum ‘C’ average in their final year of study. Applicants should also be able to demonstrate relevant work experience in a tourism related industry.

Degree requirements

Students must complete 8 compulsory subjects (120 credit points) and is designed to be completed in 12 months, but domestic students may enrol for part-time study. Applicants are advised that this is an intensive program which requires their active participation and attendance throughout the year.

Course Structure

Students must pass the compulsory subjects listed.

 
First semester of study  
Subject Subject code
Tourism Research Methods THS5RMA
Services Marketing THS5SMT
Tourism Destination Development THS5TDD
The Tourism Experience THS5TEX
Second semester of study  
Project & Report THS5TPR
Or  
Extended Project Report THS5EPR
Or  
Readings in Tourism (if proceeding to Honours) THS5RTH
 
Plus any three from the list of electives  
Subject Subject Code
Advertising and Promotions THS5TAP
Tourism Events THS5EVT
Strategic Management of Resorts (not offered in 2012) THS5SMR
Special Topics THS5STT
Tourism & Climate Change THS5TCC
Wine Tourism: Concepts and Practice THS5WTC

Note: This list of elective subjects varies from year to year, depending on student requirements and the availability of staff