The Master of Tourism and Destination Management prepares business graduates for managerial, policy development and planning roles in the rapidly growing tourism and events industries. This 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. In the course you 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. Practical learning & industry connections The course builds on the theme of ‘Green Growth’ and sustainability as a central paradigm. The course is 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 events sectors. Course structure To attain the Master of Tourism and Destination Management, students will be required to complete 144 credit points (equivalent to 12 units) consisting of: 24 credit points (equivalent to 2 units) core units 84 credit points (equivalent to 7 units) professional core units Plus either /or OPTION 1 12 credit points (equivalent to 1 unit) capstone research project unit; and, 24 credit points (equivalent to 2 units) elective units. Students to select from any postgraduate units from across the University (subject to availability). Please check any pre-requisite requirements prior to enrolling. OPTION 2 12 credit points (equivalent to 1 unit) research proposal unit; and, 24 credit points (equivalent to 2 units) minor thesis unit. Job titles The Master of 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 levelsresearch and planning officers with research and consulting firmstourism planning and promotion agency stafftourism educators through private providers and TAFEpolicy officers with professional and industry associationsmanagers of attractionsmarketing and communication roles (events)planners within the travel sector (airlines and other major transport providers)self employment through tourism management businesses