Master of International Tourism and Hospitality Management – Master of Business Administration

About the course

This double-degree program builds advanced business administration capability alongside specialised international tourism and hospitality management knowledge. You’ll develop leadership and operational skills to manage tourism and hospitality organisations, including strategy, administration and decision-making in complex environments. Delivered on campus in Cairns, Brisbane or Singapore, it is a Master coursework option focused on management practice in the hospitality and tourism sector.

Career outcome

Graduates can pursue management and leadership roles across tourism, hospitality and related service industries, applying MBA-level business skills to operations and strategic planning. Career paths may include hotel and resort management, tourism operations or destination management, visitor experience and events-related leadership, and roles in travel and hospitality businesses. This is Master coursework preparation for professional advancement in Hospitality & Tourism. Preparing graduates for senior management, consulting, entrepreneurship, and organisational leadership roles.

Entry requirements

AQF level 7 bachelor degree in a business or tourism-related discipline; or equivalent.

Living Costs in Cairns**

Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 15 - 20	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 1,078 - 1,426	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 925 - 1,223
Transportation (Daily) A$ 8 - 10	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 234 - 309

Average Salary***

*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)

**Source: numbeo.com

***Source: PayScale.com (2026)