International Sustainable Tourism Management - A6012
Expert master degree
Prepare yourself for an international career in tourism management with Australia’s leading and most innovative industry-focused specialist tourism program.
The Master of International Sustainable Tourism Management equips you with skills and expertise in domestic and international marketing, environmental studies, information technology, cultural heritage studies and development, special events and planning.
Engage your entrepreneurial spirit and focus on the marketing and management side of the tourism industry. The course targets the increasing demand for skilled highly-skilled managers in the international tourism industry in the areas of media and communications, public relations, advertising, market research and development.
Explore sustainability's increasing influence on tourism planning, development, governance and management. With a particular emphasis on emerging economies and the development of small and medium-sized enterprises within them, the program looks at how tourism can align with the development of sustainable organisations, urban and rural regeneration, natural resource management and wildlife conservation, and the diversification of benefits from international and domestic tourism.
Adapt the course to suit your needs
- Follow your own interests via your choice of specialist study, choose from units in Strategic communication and the digital economy; Sustainability, development and resilience; Management, marketing and international relations; and Cultural and creative industries; or select from a wide range of enrichment units and complementary electives.
- Gain global experience through overseas study opportunities, field trips and internships. Investigate best practice international precedents and study alongside students from around the globe, helping to build the cross-cultural skills which will underpin your successful career path in tourism.
- Build essential competencies for your career pathway via our Professional Enhancement Program (PEP) and choose from a suite of unique modules taught by academic and industry experts.
- Choose an optional Research Pathway* and pave the way towards further graduate research (PhD) study (*Eligible high achieving students may apply to undertake a research thesis.)
At a glance
Course Details
Location |
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Duration |
1 year/1.5 years/2 years (full time), depending on prior qualifications. See entry requirements. |
Start date |
First Semester (February), Second Semester (July) |
Qualification |
Master of International Sustainable Tourism Management |
Entry Requirements
You need to satisfy the following entrance requirements to be considered for entry to this course.
Minimum Entry Requirements (Domestic students)
Qualifications
Entry level 1: 96 points to complete Duration: 2 years full-time, 4 years part-time | An Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent) with at least credit (60%) average. |
Entry level 2: 72 points to complete Duration: 1.5 years full-time, 3 years part-time | An Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent) in a cognate* discipline with at least credit (60%) average. Or An Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent) and an Australian graduate certificate (or equivalent) in a cognate* discipline with at least 50% average in both qualifications. |
Entry level 3: 48 points to complete Duration: 1 year full-time, 2 years part-time | An Australian bachelor honours degree (or equivalent) in a cognate* discipline with at least credit (60%) average. |
*Cognate disciplines: humanities or social sciences
English requirements
Applicants must also meet the English language requirements.
University entrance requirements
Minimum entrance requirements for admission to Monash University Australia.
The course is structured in four parts: Part A. Principal study, Part B. Applied study, Part C. Professional enhancement and Part D. Specialist study.
Making the application
Future students
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Fees
Fees are subject to change annually.
Full fee
Fees are per 48 credit points which represents a standard full-time course load for a year. The fees for 2024 are:
A$30,400
Fee assistance
As a full fee-paying student, you may be eligible to apply for the optional FEE-HELP to assist you to pay all or part of your tuition fees.
Scholarships
We offer over 360 types of scholarships, valued at up to $280,000. Some scholarships offer one-off payments while others continue for the length of your course. Learn more about Monash Scholarships.
Other costs and fees
For information on other study costs and fees, see other study costs.