Master of Tourism, Events and Hospitality Management

The Master of Tourism, Events and Hospitality Management at Adelaide University is a two-year coursework degree for people who want to run visitor experiences, festivals, hotels and tourism businesses. You'll study how tourism destinations are marketed, how events are planned and delivered safely, how hospitality operations make money, and how visitors behave. Expect units on destination management, event logistics, revenue and yield management, service quality, and the economics of tourism. The final part of the degree is usually a capstone unit or a research project where you apply what you've learned to a real operator or destination.

How the degree is structured

Australian master's degrees are built on units of study, each worth a set number of credit points. A two-year master's typically runs across four semesters or trimesters, and you need to pass a required number of credit points to graduate. Most of your units are core, with some electives so you can lean towards events, hospitality or destination marketing. Assessment is a mix of reports, group projects, presentations and exams rather than one final test. If you choose the research pathway, you'll write a thesis or major project instead of some coursework units.

Work experience and industry links

Tourism and events are hands-on fields, so work-integrated learning is common. That can mean an internship with a hotel group, a festival organiser, a convention bureau or a regional tourism board, or a live project for a real client. Adelaide has a steady calendar of events and a hospitality sector that hires graduates, and the degree draws on those connections. If you're an international student, you can work up to 48 hours per fortnight while your course is in session, which is a practical way to get Australian industry experience before you finish.

Who it suits and what you'll gain

This suits people with a bachelor's degree in business, tourism, events, hospitality or a related area who want to move into management, or career changers who've worked in the industry and want the formal qualification. You'll finish with skills in planning and budgeting events, managing hotel and food service operations, analysing visitor markets, and leading teams. After graduating, you may be eligible for the Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485) post-study work stream, which lets you stay and work in Australia for a period after your degree. English requirements for international applicants are usually IELTS Academic 6.0–6.5 overall for coursework master's degrees, though you should check the official page for the exact score and accepted equivalents. Tuition is published on the CRICOS register under course code 115965B. Confirm all details, including unit lists and intake dates, on the official university page.

• Tourism and destination manager – working with regional tourism boards, city councils or destination marketing organisations.
• Event manager or coordinator – festivals, conferences, sporting events and business events across Australia.
• Hotel or resort operations manager – front office, housekeeping, food and beverage, or revenue management.
• Hospitality business owner or manager – restaurants, bars, catering companies and accommodation providers.
• Tourism marketing and visitor economy roles – campaigns, digital marketing and visitor research for tourism operators.
• Conference and convention sales – convention bureaux, venues and event technology companies.
• Consultant or project officer – tourism planning, feasibility studies and event impact assessment for government or private clients.