Master of International Tourism and Hospitality Management – Master of Business Administration
Information valid for students commencing in 2012.
Course Code | 101104 |
Version | 2 |
Faculty | Law, Business and the Creative Arts |
Award Requirements
Admission Requirements
Course pre-requisites | Completion of an appropriate undergraduate degree, equivalent to an Australian bachelor degree, to an adequate standard, from this or another university; or Other qualifications recognised by the Pro-Vice-Chancellor of the Faculty of Law, Business and the Creative Arts as equivalent to the above; or Completion of one of the following awards of this university: Graduate Certificate of International Hospitality Management; Graduate Diploma of International Hospitality Management; Graduate Certificate of Business Administration; Graduate Diploma of Business Administration. Entry requirements for this course are consistent with the Pathways to Qualifications in the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF level 9) Guidelines for Masters degrees. |
Minimum English Language Proficiency Requirements | Students of non English speaking backgrounds must have an adequate English language capacity assessed under the Australian International English Language Testing System (IELTS). The IELTS score required for admission to this course can be found in Schedule I of the JCU Admissions policy. |
Additional selection requirements | Nil |
Special admission requirements | Nil |
Academic Requirements for Course Completion
Credit points | 48 credit points as per course structure |
Additional course rules | Nil |
Additional completion requirements | Nil |
Learning outcomes | Characteristics of learning outcomes for this course are consistent with those outlined in the Masters Guideline in the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF level 9). |
Course Structure
Core Subjects
LB5214:03 Current Business Issues
LB5215:03 Strategy and Leadership
LB5212:03 Financial Foundations for Managers
LB5201:03 Managing Business in a Global Context
LB5202:03 Marketing and Innovation
LB5203:03 Sustainable Enterprise
LB5205:03 People in Organisations
TO5101:03 Tourism Systems Analysis
TO5102:03 Tourism and Hospitality Operations Management
TO5103:03 Global Destination Competitiveness
TO5104:03 Tourist Management Strategies
TO5202:03 Economic Decision-Making in the Hospitality Industry
TO5203:03 Hospitality and Gastronomy: Social, Private and Commercial
PLUS
LB5217:03 Community Project
or
LB5218:03 Business Plan
or
LB5213:03 Business and Industry-Professional Internship
Options
Select 6 credit points of any level 5 subjects
Campus
COURSE AVAILABLE AT | NOTES |
Brisbane | |
Cairns | |
Singapore |
Candidature
Expected time to complete | 2 years full-time or equivalent part-time |
Maximum time to complete | 8 years |
Maximum leave of absence | 1 year |
Progression
Course progression requisites | Nil |
Course includes mandatory professional placement(s) | No |
Special assessment requirements | Nil |
Accreditation requirements | Nil |
Maximum allowed Pass Conceded (PC) grade | Nil |
Supplementary exam for final subject | A candidate who has failed the final subject towards the award and who gained 40% or more of the marks for that subject, may be granted a supplementary examination in that subject. However if that subject is required for accreditation, then the criteria specified by that accreditation will apply. |
Advanced Standing
Eligibility | Candidates may apply for advanced standing for previous tertiary study in accordance with the Advanced Standing for Previous Studies and Recognised Prior Learning policy associated procedures. |
Maximum allowed | 24 credit points and not more than 12 credit points for either component of the joint degree. |
Currency | Advanced standing will be granted only for studies completed in the 4 years prior to the commencement of this course. |
Expiry | Advanced standing gained for any subject shall be cancelled 12 years after the date of the examination upon which the advanced standing is based if, by then, the candidate has not completed the course of study prescribed for the degree. |
Other restrictions | Advanced standing will not be granted for work experience or for undergraduate study. Candidates who are granted advanced standing for one of the following will be required to surrender that award prior to graduating with the joint Masters: Graduate Certificate of International Hospitality Management; Graduate Diploma of International Hospitality Management; Graduate Certificate of Business Administration; Graduate Diploma of Business Administration. |
Award Details
Inclusion of majors on testamur | Not applicable - this course does not have majors |
Exit with lesser award | Candidates who exit the course prior to completion, and have completed the appropriate subjects, may be eligible for one of the following awards: Graduate Certificate of International Hospitality Management; Graduate Diploma of International Hospitality Management; Graduate Certificate of Business Administration; Graduate Diploma of Business Administration. |
Course articulation | Not applicable |