About this program
Master of Tourism (MTour)
The Master of Tourism (MTour) is a degree that can be completed in a 12 month period, starting either in February (semester 1) or July (semester 2). It is an interdisciplinary program that mixes cutting edge taught courses with independent research. The program deals with core, contemporary, and emerging issues and is taught by some of the leading tourism, leisure, and hospitality researchers in the world.
The program is designed to act as a means of enhancing the knowledge and skills of students seeking or wishing to enhance a career in the tourism industry or related areas and as a foundation for students seeking possible to a PhD program.
Graduates of the MTour will have a detailed and high level critical understanding of tourism, and related areas, as both an industry and social phenomenon. They will also have a detailed and advanced grounding in pertinent research and presentation skills that enable them to actively participate in the tourism industry, associated governmental and non-governmental institutions, and/or academia to become the leaders of tomorrow.
Admission requirements
Admission to the program shall be subject to the approval of the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Commerce).
Every applicant must either
- be a graduate, and normally have achieved an average grade of B in the papers satisfying the final year major subject requirements of the degree, or
- have equivalent alternative qualifications or experience acceptable to the Pro-Vice- Chancellor (Commerce).
If your first language is not English you need to meet our English language requirements as follows: IELTS score of 6.5 in the academic module (with no individual band below 6.0); Internet-based TOEFL: Score of 95 with a minimum writing score of 22, Paper-based TOEFL: score of 587 (TWE 4.5); we also accept a number of other English language tests. Due to COVID-19, we currently accept IELTS Indicator Test, and TOEFL iBT Special home Edition.
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Program content
- a. Every program of study shall consist of approved papers from the schedule of papers available for the degree of Master of Tourism to the value of 180 points.
- b. With prior approval from the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Commerce), papers worth up to a maximum of 60 points in a relevant subject offered by another tertiary institution, may be granted transfer credit for equivalent paper(s) within the program. Such credits will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
- c. A candidate shall, before commencing the investigation to be described in the dissertation, secure the approval of the program Co-ordinator concerned for the proposed course of the investigation.
Scholarships & funding
Several scholarship options are available. Please check the university website for more information.
Program delivery
Application details
Applicants should submit their online application form along with the following supporting documents: scanned copies of their previous official academic transcripts (awards gained, marks, grades); a certified copy of the personal details page of their passport or a birth certificate (in English); Educational Credential Evaluators report (ECE); and certified/notarised translations of original documents which are not in English. After completion of online application, applicants’ proof of identity document must be posted to: International Office, University of Otago, PO Box 56, Dunedin 9054, New Zealand. International student applications for semester 1/summer school study close: Oct-31; Semester 2 study close: Apr-30.
Tuition
International tuition fees per year: 51242 NZD
Qualification
Level of Award of the Degree
The degree may be awarded with distinction or with credit.
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University of Otago
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