Master of International Tourism and Hospitality Management

Graduates of the Master of International Tourism and Hospitality Management will:

1. Demonstrate an understanding of contemporary theories and issues within international tourism and hospitality management and of the relationships between the government, non-government and not-for-profit sectors in service industries.
2. Demonstrate an understanding of the principles and methods that underpin research within the fields of international tourism and hospitality management.

As global travel continues to expand, organisations need managers who combine strategic business expertise with deep industry insight. This degree equips you with advanced management, leadership and operational skills to lead tourism, hospitality and events organisations in Australia and internationally.

Highlights of studying the Master of International Tourism and Hospitality Management

• Develop advanced leadership and people management skills as you build expertise in tourism strategy, competitiveness and risk management.
• Learn revenue management techniques including forecasting, pricing models and demand optimisation.
• Explore sustainable and regenerative tourism practices that support communities and destinations.
• Deepen your understanding of tourism product design, innovation and digital technologies.
• Gain insights into hospitality operations, guest experience design and service excellence.
• Eligible students may receive credit for approved recognised prior study and/or relevant professional experience, so you may gain a masters in as little as 1 year of full-time study.

Sustainable tourism and leadership in a changing industry

Explore the environmental, social and economic challenges facing global tourism. Courses in sustainable and regenerative tourism examine how destinations, operators and governments can balance visitor demand with community wellbeing and environmental stewardship. You'll build advanced leadership skills to manage culturally diverse teams, drive innovation and guide organisations through industry change.

Recommended study pattern

As a guide, core subjects in this degree can include:

• Foundations of Tourism and Hospitality
• Introduction to Tourism and Hospitality Control
• Business Career Development
• Tourism and the Sharing Economy

Plus there’s a selection of electives to choose from. As part of your application, you’ll be guided through how to get the right degree structure in place for you.

Award requirements

For the award of Master of International Tourism and Hospitality Management (MIntTourHospMgt), you must successfully Complete 160 credit points for one of the following:

• 160 credit points for all Pathway 1 - duration 1 year (80CP of study and 80CP for prior learning), or
• 160 credit points for all Pathway 2 - duration 1.5 years (120CP of study and 40CP for prior learning), or
• 160 credit points for all Pathway 3 - duration 2 years

Exit points

To be eligible to exit with the 3117 - Graduate Certificate in International Tourism and Hospitality Management award, you must acquire 40 credit points for Foundation Module and/or Core Module courses.

To exit, you should apply for a program transfer.

This degree may be awarded with Distinction where a student achieves a minimum program GPA of 6.5 with no failed courses. The words "This award was achieved with Distinction" will be recorded on the testamur.

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Indicative total fee $71,000

The amounts shown here are indicative for an Australian citizen studying full-time, which is typically 8 subjects per year.

Fees may vary depending on:

• the subjects you choose
• credit from previous work experience
• your eligibility for government funding loans or subsidies such as HECS-HELP or a Commonwealth supported place.

To learn more, go to Fees or contact a student advisor.

With a network of campuses spanning three cities in South East Queensland, Griffith University is committed to progressive multidisciplinary teaching and research and a valuable online provider with Open Universities Australia.

Already attracting students from over one hundred countries, Griffith's dedication to academic excellence is available across Australia through OUA.

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You can complete this program in 1 year, 1.5 years or 2 years depending on your prior study and work experience

To be eligible for this program, you must meet one of the following criteria:

1 year duration (80CP):

• a recognised Bachelor degree (or higher) in a related discipline and two years relevant work experience

1.5 year duration (120CP):

• a recognised Bachelor degree (or higher) in a related discipline

2 year duration (160CP):

• a recognised Bachelor degree (or higher)
• three years relevant work experience
• a combination of alternative admission criteria such as formal, informal, and non-formal learning deemed to be equivalent to either of the above

Related discipline includes real estate, finance, technology, entertainment, recreation, food and beverage, accommodation, events, marketing, management, logistics and supply chain management, human resources, business analytics, accounting.

Relevant work experience includes paid employment within the tourism and hospitality industry.

English language requirements apply to International applicants and other applicants whose previous study was undertaken in a language other than English. The minimum English language requirements for such applicants for entry to this program are as follows:

• A minimum overall band score of 6.5 on IELTS (Academic) with no sub-score of less than 6.0
• OR an overall score of 79 in the internet-based (iBT) TOEFL with no sub-score less than 19 (applies to tests taken prior to 21 January 2026)
• OR an overall score of 4 in the internet-based (iBT) TOEFL with a minimum score of 4 in each of the listening, reading, and writing skills, and a minimum score of 3.5 in speaking skills (applies to tests taken on or after 21 January 2026)
• OR no score less than 3+ in each skill of the ISLPR (conducted by ISLPR Language Services only)
• OR a minimum overall score of 176 (no score less than 169) on Cambridge C1 Advanced or Cambridge C2 Proficiency
• OR an overall score of 58 in the Pearson Test of English (Academic) with no score less than 50 (applies to tests taken prior to 7 August 2025)
• OR an overall score of 55 in the Pearson Test of English (Academic) with no score less than 47 (applies to tests taken on or after 7 August 2025)
• OR an overall score of 70 in the LanguageCert Academic
• OR an overall score of 59 in the Michigan English Test (MET)

English test results must be no more than two years old.

International students who successfully complete the Direct Entry Program (DEP) will satisfy the English Language requirements for this Griffith degree.

The Direct Entry Program (DEP) is not available for Domestic students.

Applicants should refer to the English language requirements section of the following University procedure for exceptions to these overall requirements:

• Admission Procedure

If you do not meet the University's specified English language requirements, you may wish to contact the Griffith English Language Institute to increase your eligibility for entering a Griffith University program. This Institute offers a number of English language and other courses at both its Brisbane and Gold Coast branches.

• Griffith English Language Institute

Reduce the time it takes to finish your degree. You can apply to Griffith to recognise your prior learning, including:

• Formal learning through courses completed at uni and TAFE.
• Informal learning through workplace experience or volunteer training.
• Non-formal learning through social experiences and hobbies.