Master of Tourism Management
Master of Tourism Management
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Upcoming start dates
November Summer School - 11 Nov 2024
Semester 1 - 17 Feb 2025
Semester 2 - 14 Jul 2025
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Qualification
Taught Master's
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Duration
1.5 years full-time
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Credits
180
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Location
Lincoln University Campus or Online
Few industries have experienced the disruption and changes that have impacted the global tourism industry. But around the world this is an industry on the rebound, regrowing on multiple levels. Lincoln University’s Master of Tourism Management expands on your knowledge and skills to prepare you to lead this growth and reimagining.
Study for free
If you're a New Zealand citizen or permanent resident, residing in New Zealand at the time of study, you may be eligible for free tuition fees. Part time study options may be available. Terms and conditions apply. Learn more.
About this programme
The Master of Tourism Management from Lincoln University will seed an advanced understanding of the global tourism industry and build your knowledge of senior-level planning and management in the sector.
Tourism is a major driver of change in the world, improving circumstances for people and planet.
As a Master’s graduate, you’ll be equipped with specialist skills that make you a sought-after professional. You’ll also be able to specialise in an area of interest, and complete the qualification in 12 months.
How you’ll grow
- By building a deep understanding of tourism standards and processes, their implications and applications.
- Develop the ability to critically evaluate information and communicate effectively.
- Apply an interdisciplinary approach and learn to communicate effectively.
- Expand your qualitative and quantitative analysis skills, and apply these to solving theoretical and practical, real-world problems.
- Work independently and as part of a team.
- Learn from lecturers who are pioneers in modern tourism research and consultancy, via the longest-running academic tourism programme in New Zealand.
- Informed by research from the Centre of Excellence for Sustainable Tourism.
- Grow your understanding of professional standards, and your familiarity with gender, ethnicity, equity and environmental issues.
- Specialise in a relevant area that’s important to you.
Career opportunities
The Master of Tourism Management will expand your potential to take on high-level management roles in the tourism industry or in related organisations.
Positions include senior managerial roles in destination marketing, event management or in a tourism planning, policy advisor or analyst roles in local, regional councils or central government.
You could also work as a consultant or research officer in tourism, event management or for regional development bodies.
Programme information
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A relevant New Zealand level 7 bachelor’s degree or recognised equivalent with a B average or better in the 300 level and final year (full-time equivalent) courses
- If English isn’t your first language, other entry requirements will apply. Learn more about the English language requirements.
Summary of Regulations
- Students are required to complete 180 credits of taught courses from the Schedule of Courses for the MTM over three semesters (18 months of study).
What's it going to cost?
The Master of Tourism Management is covered by our fee waiver. If you're a New Zealand citizen or permanent resident, residing in New Zealand at the time of study, you may be eligible for free tuition fees. Part time study options may be available. Terms and conditions apply. Learn more.
If you are an international student, see our list of International Fees.
You can start studying in either:
- Semester 1 (late February – preferred option)
- Semester 2 (mid-July)
- Summer School (early November)
Graduate Attributes refer to the knowledge, skills, and values that you gain from completing your qualification. These high-level qualities will prepare you for career success, further study or research and making a valuable contribution to society in your chosen field.
Knowledge
- Critically describe theoretical concepts underpinning the tourism phenomenon.
- Discuss the complex nature, characteristics and behaviour of tourists, and the influences on tourist demand.
- Describe and explain the products, structure, operations and interactions within the tourism sector in New Zealand and internationally.
Skills
- Evaluate the range of positive and negative impacts of tourism development.
- Evaluate management approaches for the development of tourism.
- Select and apply appropriate research skills and techniques to specific tourism issues.
- Plan, implement, manage and critically evaluate tourism projects.
- Analyse, synthesise and problem solve from a multidisciplinary perspective.
- Use advanced oral and written communication skills, including the ability to present theoretical concepts to both professional and lay audiences.
Values
- Appreciate the benefits of commitment to a professional standard of behaviour based on professional ethics and conduct.
- Appreciate the cultural (bicultural and multicultural) and environmental issues associated with the development and operation of tourism.
- Appreciate gender, ethnicity and equity issues.
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Entry requirements
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A relevant New Zealand level 7 bachelor’s degree or recognised equivalent with a B average or better in the 300 level and final year (full-time equivalent) courses
- If English isn’t your first language, other entry requirements will apply. Learn more about the English language requirements.
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Regulations and fees
Summary of Regulations
- Students are required to complete 180 credits of taught courses from the Schedule of Courses for the MTM over three semesters (18 months of study).
What's it going to cost?
The Master of Tourism Management is covered by our fee waiver. If you're a New Zealand citizen or permanent resident, residing in New Zealand at the time of study, you may be eligible for free tuition fees. Part time study options may be available. Terms and conditions apply. Learn more.
If you are an international student, see our list of International Fees.
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Intake semesters
You can start studying in either:
- Semester 1 (late February – preferred option)
- Semester 2 (mid-July)
- Summer School (early November)
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Graduate Attributes
Graduate Attributes refer to the knowledge, skills, and values that you gain from completing your qualification. These high-level qualities will prepare you for career success, further study or research and making a valuable contribution to society in your chosen field.
Knowledge
- Critically describe theoretical concepts underpinning the tourism phenomenon.
- Discuss the complex nature, characteristics and behaviour of tourists, and the influences on tourist demand.
- Describe and explain the products, structure, operations and interactions within the tourism sector in New Zealand and internationally.
Skills
- Evaluate the range of positive and negative impacts of tourism development.
- Evaluate management approaches for the development of tourism.
- Select and apply appropriate research skills and techniques to specific tourism issues.
- Plan, implement, manage and critically evaluate tourism projects.
- Analyse, synthesise and problem solve from a multidisciplinary perspective.
- Use advanced oral and written communication skills, including the ability to present theoretical concepts to both professional and lay audiences.
Values
- Appreciate the benefits of commitment to a professional standard of behaviour based on professional ethics and conduct.
- Appreciate the cultural (bicultural and multicultural) and environmental issues associated with the development and operation of tourism.
- Appreciate gender, ethnicity and equity issues.
Programme Structure
You'll complete two compulsory courses and choose courses (100 credits) from the lists below. You'll also choose two elective courses from the Master's Degree courses offered across the university.
A course advisor can assist you to select your courses and plan your degree.
The Master of Tourism Management can be completed fully online, but please note that the range of courses to select from will be limited. A course advisor can help you select your online elective options. Find out more about studying online.
Compulsory
A minimum of one of the following courses
A minimum of 60 credits from the list
- BMGT 618 - Advanced Business Strategy 20 credits
- COMM 601 - Principles of Managerial Economics 10 credits
- COMM 602 - Principles of Accounting and Finance 10 credits
- COMM 603 - Principles of Business Management 10 credits
- COMM 604 - Principles of Marketing 10 credits
- ECOL 609 - Conservation Biology 20 credits
- ECOL 612 - Wildlife Management 20 credits
- ERST 621 - Principles of Environmental Impact Assessment 20 credits
- ERST 606 - Advanced Geographic Information Systems A 20 credits
- ERST 604 - Advanced Urban, Regional and Resource Planning 20 credits
- ERST 630 - Environmental Policy and Planning 20 credits
- MAST 603 - Mana Kaitiaki (Māori Resource Management) 20 credits
- MKTG 681 - Managing Marketing 20 credits
- PSYC 602 - Advanced Social Psychology of Wellbeing 20 credits
- Compulsory courses
- Elective courses
Compulsory
Compulsory Online
A minimum of 60 credits from the list
- BMGT 618 - Advanced Business Strategy 20 credits
- COMM 601 - Principles of Managerial Economics 10 credits
- COMM 602 - Principles of Accounting and Finance 10 credits
- COMM 603 - Principles of Business Management 10 credits
- COMM 604 - Principles of Marketing 10 credits
- ERST 621 - Principles of Environmental Impact Assessment 20 credits
- ERST 604 - Advanced Urban, Regional and Resource Planning 20 credits
- ERST 630 - Environmental Policy and Planning 20 credits
- MAST 603 - Mana Kaitiaki (Māori Resource Management) 20 credits
- MKTG 681 - Managing Marketing 20 credits
- BMGT 686 - Managing Programmes of Change 20 credits
- Compulsory courses
- Elective courses
These courses, COMM601, 602, 603 and 604, are only offered as part of Summer School programmes. To complete your degree in 12 months, you must take 60 credits over Summer School.
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