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There are 3 fields of study available in the Master of Tourism, Hotel and Event Management.
View all fields of study for this programGraduates of the Master of Tourism, Hotel and Event Management have developed skills and experience relevant to both domestic and international hospitality and events settings, and have a qualification that could take them anywhere in the world.
Both domestic and international tourism make substantial contributions to the Australian economy, and there is a diversity of roles available for graduates in Australia, across both the public and private sectors.
Graduates typically work in roles spanning business, the arts, sports, culture, and events.
Specific roles largely depend on your field of study and might be found in hotels, accommodation management, hotel operations, national and state sporting associations, state and local government sport and recreation departments, the airline industry, the cruise industry, travel agencies or tour operations.
Graduates also work in small hospitality enterprises or take on roles in general hospitality management.
Graduates who focused on research courses and research skills during the program also work in consultancy, research or advisory positions, or choose to enrol in a Master of Philosophy or PhD program.
“A key highlight of the Master of Tourism, Hotel and Event Management is the strong connection the program has to the industry world. I have gained an extensive understanding of both the theoretical and practical skills required to excel in my career in the tourism sector and practice sustainable tourism.” Jurui Wang, MTHEM (2017)
"The School’s strong industry partnerships and UNWTO-accredited programs opened the door for me to apply for an international internship with the UNWTO. I had the chance to work with a multicultural team of tourism professionals, conduct international fieldwork and build strong networks with members of the UNWTO and tourism community." Lara Klestov, MTHEM (2015)
"The lecturers are at the forefront of knowledge, which is good for our learning because we get the latest theories on different topics." Camilo Ortega, MTHEM (2013)
Co-director, Hacienda Normandía, Colombia
Tourism is a key contributor to Australia's economy and generates more than $480 billion in tourism-related expenditure. Deloitte identified tourism as one of the "fantastic five" sectors tipped to take over from mining as the key drivers of growth and opportunity within the Australian economy.
Bachelor degree or equivalent in the same discipline as approved by the Executive Dean with a GPA of at least 4.50 on a 7 point scale.
The courses offered in the Master of Tourism, Hotel and Event Management are set out in the course list. Each course is allocated a certain number of units (#).
Courses Program RulesThe Program Rules explain what is required to complete the Master of Tourism, Hotel and Event Management. These requirements include the total number of units you need to complete in order to graduate.
Program RulesTo have your degree conferred, you also need to comply with UQ’s policies and rules.
Depending on your choice of courses, it might be possible to withdraw from the Master of Tourism, Hotel and Event Management at an early exit point and graduate with one of the following awards:
Graduates may be eligible for membership with the following professional bodies:
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The following is a list of fields of study available in the Master of Tourism, Hotel and Event Management.
When you graduate, any fields of study you have finished will be listed on your degree certificate.
This field prepares you to work in the dynamic and rapidly expanding area of event management. The specialisation develops advanced management skills in event design, strategy, project management and marketing.
This field is designed to give you the skills to transition to an international career in hotel and resort management. The specialisation builds on foundation courses by developing advanced knowledge of hotel and food and beverage operations, service quality and the global hospitality industry.
This field provides you with the skills and expertise to develop, market and manage tourism businesses and destinations. The specialisation develops your understanding of the latest emerging markets and trends, distribution and marketing, tourism transport and the development of emerging destinations.
You should refer to the Program Rules for more information. A full definition of "field of study" is available in the Policies and Procedures Library.
Domestic students who are accepted into the Master of Tourism, Hotel and Event Management pay tuition fees.
FEE-HELP is an Australian Government loan scheme to assist eligible students with the cost of their tuition fees.
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The Australian Government offers a number of income-support payments to eligible Australian university students. For more information, visit the Centrelink website.
An indicative annual fee is the average cost of enrolling in the Master of Tourism, Hotel and Event Management at 2019 fee rates. It is calculated based on a standard full-time study load.
A standard full-time study load is 16 units per academic year. The average fee would be less for part-time study. Actual fees will vary according to your choice of courses, their unit value and the time you take to complete this program.
Fees may be higher in later years as all fees are reviewed annually.
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The University offers more than 200 scholarships for prospective students and more than 350 scholarships and prizes for current students.
Scholarships cover the full range of academic disciplines and are open to domestic students and international students.
Many scholarships have specific eligibility criteria. More information, including information about how to apply, is available on the Scholarships website.
All domestic student applications for the Master of Tourism, Hotel and Event Management can be lodged directly to UQ using our online application form.
The program code for the Master of Tourism, Hotel and Event Management is 5548. You'll need this when applying.Find out more about applying for postgraduate coursework study.
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