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Master of Management (Tourism)

2008 | 2009 | 2010

Division of Business | School of Management

Program Code: DMMT

Program Level: Postgraduate

Home Campus: City West

Program Length (in EFTSL): 1.5

Program director/s

To submit an application for this program, please log on to Apply Online. 

Orientation details for Study Period 6 can be found at http://www.unisa.edu.au/business/postgrad/program.asp

Aim

The program is designed to provide education for graduates and other students with interest in the area of management. A general management degree can be completed or specialisations are available in the following areas: Administrative Management; Event Management; Integrated Supply Chain Management; Innovation & Entrepreneurship; Manufacturing and Tourism Management.

Entry requirements

Entrants to the program shall normally hold:

  1. A successfully completed Bachelors degree from a recognised higher education institution or equivalent*; or
     
  2. A Graduate Diploma in Management with a grade point average of at least 4.0 from the University of South Australia or an equivalent qualification from another recognised university.

* Normally applicants who have completed a Bachelors degree with a grade point average of 4 or better will be eligible for entry.

All applicants are required to apply through Apply Online.

Minimum English language entry requirements: coursework programs

The minimum English language entry requirements for international students who speak English as a foreign language are detailed below. It should be noted that some programs may specify higher English language entry requirements. These will be indicated in relevant program documentation.

Applicants are required to meet at least one of the English language entry requirements listed. Possession of one or more of these qualifications, in addition to the academic entry requirements does not, in itself, guarantee a place at the University of South Australia. Applications are considered on an individual basis and selection is competitive.

Where previous study/work experience was conducted in English, the application must be accompanied by certified documentation from the educational institution/employer certifying that the language of instruction/employment was English.

Postgraduate

English Language Test (see Note 1)

Score

IELTS (International English Language Testing System)

 

·Reading and Writing

6.0

·Overall Band Score

6.5

TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)

 

·TOEFL iBT (Internet-based test)

90 with no band less than 21

·TOEFL PBT (Paper-based test)

577 with TWE (Test of Written English) of 4.5

 

 

English Language Programs

Score

Successful completion of the CELUSA Academic English Program

Level 5

 

 

Other Qualifications

·Successful completion of a tertiary qualification at diploma level or above completed in Australia within the last two years; or

·Successful completion of at least two years of tertiary study at diploma level or above conducted and completed in English within the last five years in a country in which English is commonly used, as determined by the University (see Note 2). Where the study in English was more than five years ago, this requirement may be satisfied by subsequent and recent work experience of at least two years duration in a setting where English is the language of business subject to satisfactory evidence as determined by the University.

Note 1: Results from IELTS and TOEFL are valid for two years.

Note 2: The University, through UniSA International, maintains a list of countries where English is commonly used and which would satisfy this criteria. This may include particular educational institutions within a given non-English speaking country where English is the language of instruction.

Content/structure

To qualify for the award students must complete four division core courses, four courses in the area of specialisation and four elective courses for a total of 54 units.

Fee information

Fees for International students: $AU 19,920 per 1.0 EFTSL for students commencing in 2010.
Fees are calculated on a per Unit basis with 1.0 EFTSL = 36 Units.
Fees for International students are determined one year in advance and are subject to variation.

Fees for Fee Paying Postgraduate students: $AU 17,600 per 1.0 EFTSL for students commencing in 2009.
Fees are calculated on a per Unit basis with 1.0 EFTSL = 36 Units.


Program requirements

Course name Area + Cat. No. Units EFTSL
Division Core   
BUSS 53004.50.125
ACCT 50114.50.125
Advanced Marketing
New title from 2010: Marketing Management
MARK 50254.50.125
BUSS 51144.50.125
Specialised Courses   
Four from the following:   
TOUR 50014.50.125
TOUR 50074.50.125
TOUR 50024.50.125
TOUR 50034.50.125
Plus 4 Electives (See Note 2)   

Rules

  1. Students who have previously completed courses from the division core can apply for credit.

  2. Students who have a background or previous studies in a particular course may substitute a course of equal value and standing with the approval of the program director

Notes

  1. Specialisations (choose 4 courses from one of the selections below)
      
    • Management
    • Administrative Management
    • Event Management
    • Innovation and Entrepreneurship
    • Integrated Supply Chain Management (See Note 3)
    • Manufacturing
    • Tourism
       
  2. Choose electives from any School of Management postgraduate courses in any other specialisation areas listed above or from the University website. A course from another division can be studied only with the permission of Program Director. Some specialisations may have prescribed electives. 
     
  3. Students studying the Integrated Supply Chain Management specialisation may choose electives from the School of Advanced Manufacturing and Mechanical Engineering with the permission of the Program Director.
     
  4. This program may be taken part-time or full-time.
      
  5. This is a full fee paying program.


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