Master of Tourism and Destination Management at Victoria University

Overview

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.

Postgraduate academic learning advice

As a postgraduate student you might want to take up one of many opportunities to further develop your academic language and study skills. VU’s Learning Hubs are welcoming spaces where you can improve your study and employability skills.

We offer maths, writing, careers and English-language advice, and show you effective ways to study and manage your time.

Our programs include:

• workshops
• drop-in sessions
• peer mentoring
• maths and writing resources
• resume and career guidance.

Library & computer facilities

Our campus libraries have photocopying, computing and printing facilities as well as electronic and print resources.

You'll also have access to a rich collection of online resources at any time of the day or night, including:

• databases
• e-learning content for courses
• student email
• student software packages
• social networking tools.

On campus, we make sure that all of our students have access to digital resources. We offer:

• excellent WiFi networks
• more than 4000 computers (PCs and Apple Macs) across our campuses
• a central IT helpdesk for technical help.

Careers in tourism

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 5 per cent growth per annum over the next thirty 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 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.