Master Of Business (tourism And Destination Management) in Victoria University, Australia

Master Of Business (tourism And Destination Management) in Victoria University

Overview

The Master of Business (Tourism and Destination Management) is a specialised, professional qualification that will prepare you for managerial, policy development and planning roles in the rapidly growing tourism and events industries.

The course incorporates tourism and management studies with a focus on addressing contemporary issues and challenges faced by destinations internationally.

The program is embedded within an established suite of business programs including Victoria University’s internationally awarded MBA. The course will:

• build managerial skills and cross-disciplinary knowledge
• develop your skills in understanding, analysing and responding to the complexity of the tourism and events industries within a destination
• explore relationships between tourism and destination management and the broader economic, social, political and environmental context. 

Graduates who already have completed a business-related bachelor degree should consider our Master of Tourism and Destination Management.

Careers

According to Deloitte(external link), the tourism industry is identified as ranking second within a set of ‘fabulous five’ industry sectors that will drive Australian economic growth with projections of almost five per cent growth per annum over the next 30 years.

The UN World Tourism Organisation(external link) estimates rapid, continued growth in tourism in the Asia Pacific region. This trend will fuel employment growth in tourism and related areas.

Job titles

The Master of  Business (Tourism and Destination Management) will equip students for roles such as: 

• planning and policy development officers in government departments at national, state and local and regional levels
• research and planning officers with research and consulting firms
• tourism planning and promotion agency staff
• tourism educators through private providers and TAFE
• policy officers with professional and industry associations
• managers of attractions
• marketing and communication roles (events)
• planners within the travel sector (airlines and other major transport providers)
• self employment through tourism management businesses.

Practical learning & industry connections

This course has the theme of ‘Green Growth’ and sustainability as a central paradigm. It has been developed and conducted with the close involvement of industry leaders, both local and international.

Students will have the opportunity to gain a close insight into industry operations, develop professional networks and apply knowledge within the tourism and event sectors.

Know more about Studying in Australia

Tuition Fees in Australia (1st Year Average)	BE/Btech: AUD 29109 | MBA: AUD 35139 | MS: AUD 36803 | BBA: AUD 28693 | MEng: AUD 39298 | BSc: AUD 34307 | MIM: AUD 39298 | MFin: AUD 35347 | MArch: AUD 37218 | BHM: AUD 28693 | MIS: AUD 35347 | MEM: AUD 43040
Average Accomodation & Food Costs in Australia	AUD 1680 Per Month Approx
Entrance Exams in Australia	TOEFL: 77 | IELTS: 6.5 | PTE: 57 | GRE: 300 | GMAT: 600
Work and Study in Australia	Permitted for 20 hours/week with a valid study permit.
Post Study Work Permit in Australia	2 Year after graduation depending on the course.
Cost of Student Visa in Australia	AUD 620
Student Visa in Australia	The subclasses for the visa were reduced to two from the eight for convenience. The two visa subclasses are Subclass 500 (for students) and Subclass 590 (For Student Guardian).
Intakes in Australia	There are Two Main Intakes in Australia: February and July.
Top Job Sectors in Australia	Health Care and Social Assiastance, Construction, Education, Manufacturing, Public Administration and Safety, Transport & Logistics, etc.
Economy in Australia	1.7% (2019e) 2.3% (2020e), 10th Largest in the World by Nominal