The Master of International Tourism and Hotel Management from Southern Cross University is designed for students who wish to gain a higher degree to help them secure senior management employment in tourism or hospitality organisations. It equips graduates with advanced business acumen, management skills and specialised industry knowledge considered essential for managerial-level graduates. Graduates of this course will emerge as confident leaders, sensitive to complex issues and challenges that at times confront the global tourism and hotel industries. The degree is flexible, enabling students to choose a study plan that matches their career path. Students study core business management units then select from a range of specialised units relevant to their career path including tourism management, hotel management and convention and event management. Advanced standing may apply to students who have completed relevant undergraduate and postgraduate study. Major areas of study The course provides a comprehensive study of aspects of tourism and hotel management from both theoretical and practical 'real world' perspectives taught by academics with industry backgrounds. Students also undertake an independent research project (equal to two units), towards the end of their degree, to focus on an aspect of tourism that interests them. Career opportunities Graduates may move into supervisory or management positions in resorts, hotels, government tourism bodies, non-profit, destination marketing, and tourism organisations, airlines, convention and event operators and other special interest tourism businesses.