Master of Commerce (MCom) in Tourism 12 months Postgraduate Programme By University of Otago |TopUniversities
Subject Ranking

# 51-100QS Subject Rankings

Programme Duration

12 monthsProgramme duration

Main Subject Area

Hospitality and Leisure ManagementMain Subject Area

Programme overview

Main Subject

Hospitality and Leisure Management

Degree

MComm

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The tourism sector offers you the opportunity to drive change and innovation, while focussing on sustainable practices and mutual benefit for local communities.


Tourism has links to business studies, resource management, urban studies, geography, environmental studies – and many other areas of study and business.


Tourism at Otago goes beyond conventional thinking and explores all aspects of the industry.


Focusing on local and international perspectives you will understand the big picture as well as the day-to-day operations. Study tourism at Otago and you’ll be immersed in a rich, multicultural environment.


The study of tourism is about understanding tourism and hospitality, and being well placed to manage tourism – be it at the level of business, destination or government – for sustained success. Tourism is also about practical things like hospitality, planning, managing and marketing. Being part of the Bachelor of Commerce, you will gain solid skills in business alongside knowledge of the societal and environmental implications of tourism. By the end of your degree, you'll enter a resilient industry with multiple dynamic opportunities for graduates.


The Master of Commerce (MCom) is a 120-point thesis-only degree. Admission requires a student to be a graduate, normally with a bachelor’s degree and an Honours or Postgraduate Diploma (or equivalent qualification) in the subject, or a related subject, of study proposed. Minimum full-time duration is one year.


The degree is an entry qualification for Doctoral level study (PhD or DBA).


Programme overview

Main Subject

Hospitality and Leisure Management

Degree

MComm

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The tourism sector offers you the opportunity to drive change and innovation, while focussing on sustainable practices and mutual benefit for local communities.


Tourism has links to business studies, resource management, urban studies, geography, environmental studies – and many other areas of study and business.


Tourism at Otago goes beyond conventional thinking and explores all aspects of the industry.


Focusing on local and international perspectives you will understand the big picture as well as the day-to-day operations. Study tourism at Otago and you’ll be immersed in a rich, multicultural environment.


The study of tourism is about understanding tourism and hospitality, and being well placed to manage tourism – be it at the level of business, destination or government – for sustained success. Tourism is also about practical things like hospitality, planning, managing and marketing. Being part of the Bachelor of Commerce, you will gain solid skills in business alongside knowledge of the societal and environmental implications of tourism. By the end of your degree, you'll enter a resilient industry with multiple dynamic opportunities for graduates.


The Master of Commerce (MCom) is a 120-point thesis-only degree. Admission requires a student to be a graduate, normally with a bachelor’s degree and an Honours or Postgraduate Diploma (or equivalent qualification) in the subject, or a related subject, of study proposed. Minimum full-time duration is one year.


The degree is an entry qualification for Doctoral level study (PhD or DBA).


Admission Requirements

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  • Every applicant must have been awarded a bachelor's degree, and an Honours or Postgraduate Diploma in the subject of study proposed or a related subject with an average grade of at least B+ (including at least a B+ for the research component); or have alternative qualifications or experience acceptable to the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Commerce).
  • Admission to the programme shall be subject to the approval of the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Commerce).

1 Year
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