Master of International Hospitality Management

About this Course

A unique course in Western Australia, the Master of International Hospitality Management brings together business and management principles in relation to the hospitality industry.

Students will be equipped with the knowledge and skills for a career in senior management in the international hospitality industry.

In this course, students will have the opportunity to undertake a four-month internship in their final semester, allowing them to apply their non-technical skills in an Australian work context.

The course includes business units as well as applied hospitality units, including marketing, events management, international business and stakeholder management.

Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) level

This course has been accredited by ECU as an AQF Level 9 Masters Degree (Coursework) Award.

Course Entry

Admission requirements you'll need to meet for this course.

• Academic Admission requirements (Band 6)

  The following course-specific admission requirements are mandatory and must be satisfied by all applicants. These requirements are in addition to or supersede the minimum requirements outlined within the Academic admission requirements band section below.

  All applicants are required to meet the published entry requirements. This course allows eligible applicants to fast track their degree through Credit and Recognition of Prior Learning (CRPL), where they have completed a degree in a specified discipline (or with appropriate experience):

  You may be able to receive CRPL if you have any of the following:

  - A Bachelor degree, or major, in a related discipline*, or

  - A Bachelor degree in any discipline, plus three years relevant work experience^, or

  - A Graduate Certificate of Hospitality Management, or

  - Evidence of academic capability judged to be equivalent.

  Depending on the nature of your prior study and experience, you may be able to complete your course in 1.5 years of full-time study (3 years of part-time study) – 180 credit points.

  *Related discipline refers to any Hospitality and/or Tourism related discipline.

  ^Relevant work experience constitutes professional Hospitality Managerial positions to be approved by the Course Coordinator.

  All applications are assessed individually, and the exact amount of credit awarded will depend on how your previous study or experience aligns with this course.

  Academic admission requirements (Band 6) may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:

  • Bachelor degree; or
  • Equivalent prior learning including at least five years relevant professional experience.

Career Opportunities

Employment opportunities include careers in international hotels, resorts, restaurants, not-for-profit hospitality providers, catering companies and event management. The course teaches transferable business skills with a focus on the hospitality sector, and graduates will be able to seek out employment in Australia as well as overseas.

Possible future job titles

Hotel Manager, Restaurant Manager, Hospitality Business Manager, Food and Beverage Manager, Front Office Manager, Resort Manager, Convention Centre Manager, Event Operations Manager, Hospitality Services Manager, Catering and Food Services Manager