Master of Management (Tourism and Event Management)

Degree Level Postgraduate

Years

International students

Start date
February
July

Campus
City West

Duration
1.5 year(s) full-time

Mode
On-campus/Online

Program Code
DMMX

Fees
AUD$ 42,000 per annum (per 1.0 EFTSL) for students enrolled in 2025

English Language Requirements

IELTS total [6.5]
IELTS reading [6.0]
IELTS writing [6.0]

Equivalent English qualifications (PDF)

International Admission by Country
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CRICOS Code
091990C

Entry requirements

Applicants are required to have one of the following:
- A completed bachelor degree in a business related discipline from a recognised higher education institution or equivalent; or
- A completed bachelor degree which includes a major in business, commerce, marketing or management; or
- A completed graduate certificate or higher qualification in a business related discipline from a recognised higher education institution.
English language entry requirements
International students who speak English as a foreign language must have obtained one of the following standards within the last two years prior to admission. 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.
English language test
- IELTS total [6.5]
- IELTS reading [6.0]
- IELTS writing [6.0]
Please access the following link for a comprehensive list of English language tests accepted by UniSA and other important information in relation to meeting the University’s language requirements: English Language Equivalence Table (PDF)
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Aim

This program is designed to equip students with advanced knowledge and the management skills necessary to pursue a career in the tourism and events industry.

Content & Structure

To qualify for the award students must complete 54 units, made up of four Tourism and Event Management specialisation courses, four program core courses, two Tourism and Event Management specialisation electives and two UniSA Business electives to make a total of twelve courses. The program is also available for part time study.

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What courses you'll study

Course name	Area and cat no.	Units	Reference
PROGRAM CORE COURSES
Fundamentals of Data Analytics for Business	INFS 5130	4.5		Rule(s): 2
Business Ethics	BUSS 5384	4.5		Rule(s): 2
People, Leadership and Performance	BUSS 5114	4.5		Rule(s): 2
Strategic Concepts	BUSS 5074	4.5		Rule(s): 1
TOURISM AND EVENT MANAGEMENT SPECIALISATION
The Business of Tourism	TOUR 5009	4.5
Sustainable Destination Management	TOUR 5003	4.5
Festival and Event Management	TOUR 5002	4.5
Managing Venues and EventScapes	BUSS 5356	4.5
Specialisation Elective		4.5	Note(s): 1
Specialisation Elective		4.5	Note(s): 1
BUSINESS ELECTIVES
Elective		4.5		Rule(s): 2
Elective		4.5		Rule(s): 3

Electives

Course name	Area and cat no.	Units
Specialisation Electives
Project Management for Business	BUSS 5139	4.5
Managing the Global Workforce	BUSS 5302	4.5
Negotiation	BUSS 5355	4.5
Sport, Tourism and Events	BUSS 5358	4.5
Service Management	BUSS 5428	4.5
Digital Innovations in Tourism and Events	TOUR 5008	4.5
Tourism and Indigenous People and Stakeholders	TOUR 5010	4.5
Business Electives
Data Visualisation and Communication for Business Professionals	INFS 5128	4.5
Enterprising Asia: Innovation, Strategy & Impact	BUSS 5453	4.5
Forecasting for Decision Making	BUSS 5427	4.5
Professional Consulting Project	BUSS 5434	4.5
Virtual Industry Internship G	BUSS 5443	4.5
Research for Business Decision Making	BUSS 5397	4.5
Business Practicum G	BUSS 5396	4.5
Business Virtual Study Tour - Postgraduate	BUSS 5411	4.5
Doing Business in Asia	BUSS 5347	4.5
Managing Across Cultures	BUSS 5349	4.5
Leading and Managing Organisational Change	BUSS 5065	4.5

Rules & notes

Rules

1. This is a capstone course and must be completed as the last course in the program.

2. Students undertaking the Transition to Masters pathway between the Bachelor of Business or Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting) or Bachelor of Business (Marketing) and Master of Management (Tourism and Event Management) program will receive credit for this course.

3. This course must be an advanced level course. See Business Electives list for options.

Notes

1. To be selected from the specialisation elective list or may be used to complete an international exchange, internship or UniSA Business electives approved by the Program Director.