Graduate tourism program
Working in the world's fastest growing industry
Australia is widely recognised internationally for its skill in the strategic management and marketing of the tourism industry.
The Master of Tourism is Australia's leading, longest running (since 1989) and most innovative industry-focused specialist program and it has been designed to prepare you for an international career.
Industry integration
The program has an international advisory board that reviews the direction of the program to ensure that it remains on the cutting edge of industry developments. Study tours are offered so students can hear from key industry operators both within Australia and internationally (in the Fiji Islands).
Research links
The program has a strong focus on integrating contemporary research with teaching. It is affiliated with the Monash University Tourism Research Unit,Sustainable Tourism Co-operative Research Centre and International Institute for Culture Tourism and Development in the United Kingdom.
What our students say
'Participating in the Graduate Tourism Program was one of the best development moves I have made. The program fosters an analytic approach to tourism, which sets it apart from other courses. The experience I gained in the areas of research, marketing and business development was up-to-date and immediately applicable in the workplace.
The course's industry links enabled me to establish a solid network of contacts, and helped facilitate an international internship. It has been a great asset to my career'. Tess Barling, Project Manager, Tourism Melbourne.
'The Master of Tourism has opened more doors for me than I could ever have imagined...I had the opportunity to study a semester in Estonia, where international tourism is only a recent phenomenon...I was able to gain an internship and then a full contract with the United Nations World Tourism Organisation in the department of Press and Communications in Madrid, Spain'.Sarah Leaman
'The Graduate Tourism Program was a fabulous mix of theory and application, giving students a real "hands-on" view of the tourism industry through case studies and industry seminars'. Stuart Richardson
Beautiful, cosmopolitan location and campus
The Caulfield campus of Monash University, where the Publishing and Editing courses are taught, is 12 minutes by train away from Melbourne and the dynamic, cosmopolitan centre of Australia’s most liveable city. The campus is a lively, multicultural environment for over 14,000 students and staff engaged in a wide range of activities, surrounded by beautiful inner garden suburbs. Learn more about the location of the campus.
Course description
The following courses are offered:
Units available
Core Units
- ATM4010 Tourism Industry and Marketing
- ATM4120 Sustainable Tourism Development and Planning
- ATM4141 Cultural Tourism and Special Events
- ATM5090 Applied Industry Research
Elective Units
- ATM4060/5060 Contemporary Issues in Tourism
- ATM4020/5020 Ecotourism Management
- COM4006/5006 New Communications Media
- COM4009/5009 Issues in International Communications
- ATM5100 Tourism Industry Internship
- AUS5000 Research Project
Business and Economics Electives
- MKF9550 Marketing and the International Consumer
- MKX9261 Integrated Marketing Communication
- MKX5123 Marketing Innovation Planning
- MKX5561 E-marketing
- MKF5200 Assessing Marketing Performance
- MGX5710 The Contemporary World
- MKF5260 International Marketing
- MGX5181 International Business Strategy
- MGX9500 International Management Process
- MGX9600 Managing People and Organisations
Prospective students are advised to refer to the Monash Handbook for details of courses, units and teaching locations.
English language requirements
To gain entry to courses in the Faculty of Arts at Monash University as an international student, as well as meeting academic requirements, applicants must also meet Monash University's English language requirements. View details of English language requirements.
Monash Study Abroad Program
The Monash Study Abroad Program offers students the opportunity to study at Monash for one or two semesters. Students can use semester breaks to travel around Victoria, Australia and the Asia-Pacific region. View details of study abroad options.
How do I apply?
The application process can be quite involved and you will need to supply information to the university. View detailed information about the application process on the Faculty of Arts Future Students website.
The closing date for domestic applicants for the Semester 1 2010 intake is 30 November 2009. To qualify for Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP) please apply before this date. Late applications will be accepted but may only be offered a full fee place.
International applicants may apply any time through Monash International.
Who do I contact for more information?
- Academic Course Coordinators, Dr Jeff Jarvis: jeff.jarvis@arts.monash.edu.au and Dr Vicki.Peel: vicki.peel@arts.monash.edu.au
- General queries, contact the Centre's Student Services Officer, Carol Hinschen: carol.hinschen@arts.monash.edu.au
