Master of Heritage Tourism Management

The Master of Heritage Tourism Management offers students a systematic understanding of the nature of tourism within the context of heritage and management. In connection with our global network of cultural institutions, the program will give students unique opportunities to develop both theoretical and practical skills in critical thinking and analysing global issues within the heritage tourism context. The program is designed to prepare students for governmental and business sectors of heritage development and tourism management.

Students also have the option of gaining specialised knowledge and skills in a management specialisation areas chosen from:

• Business Information Systems
• Digital Transformation
• Entrepreneurship & Innovation
• International Business
• Leadership
• Marketing
• Project Management

Admission Requirements

At a minimum, all applicants must meet program-specific academic/non-academic requirements, and English language requirements. Admission to most ANU programs is on a competitive basis. Therefore, meeting all admission requirements does not automatically guarantee entry.

In line with the university's admissions policy and strategic plan, an assessment for admission may include competitively ranking applicants on the basis of specific academic achievement, English language proficiency and diversity factors.

Academic achievement & English language proficiency

The minimum academic requirement for full entry and enrolment is a Bachelor degree or international equivalent with a minimum GPA of 5.0/7.0.

However, applicants will first be ranked on a GPA ('GPA1') that is calculated using all but the last semester (or equivalent) of the Bachelor degree used for admission purposes.

If required, ranking may further be confirmed on the basis of:

• a GPA ('GPA2') calculated on the penultimate and antepenultimate semesters (or equivalent) of the Bachelor degree used for admission purposes; and/or

• demonstrating higher-level English language proficiency.

Prior to enrolment in this ANU program, all students who gain entry will have their Bachelor degree reassessed, to confirm minimum requirements were met.

Further information: English Language Requirements for Admission

Employment Opportunities

The Master of Heritage Tourism Management will advance your career in development, marketing and management in the heritage tourism industry (either international, governmental and non-governmental organizations or as an independent consultant).