Graduate Certificate of International Sustainable Tourism Management

About the course

The challenges and opportunities presented by the fast growing industry of sustainable tourism requires qualified professionals with an international mindset. The Graduate Certificate of International Sustainable Tourism Management is designed for both emerging professionals and those wishing to enhance their understanding without a background in the industry. In the degree you will explore and analyse the global tourism industry, and build essential skills in critical thinking, writing and presentation in multicultural settings to enhance your learning success and career capabilities.

Career outcome

These course outcomes are aligned with the Australian Qualifications Framework level 8 and Monash Graduate Attributes.Upon successful completion of this course it is expected that students will be able to:1. explain tourism development theory and practice in a global setting2. recognise best practice policy and planning for sustainable tourism management in diverse enterprises3. analyse and critically evaluate a range of texts pertaining to sustainable tourism policy and practice4. utilise research skills to undertake a short, guided research task5.

Living Costs in Melbourne**

Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 15 - 20	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 1,583 - 2,094	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,207 - 1,596
Transportation (Daily) A$ 7 - 9	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 240 - 318

Average Salary***

*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)

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***Source: PayScale.com (2026)