Master of Sustainable Tourism, Hospitality and Event Management

The Master of Sustainable Tourism, Hospitality and Event Management provides students with the specialist knowledge and skills required to shape the future of the tourism, hospitality, and event management sectors in Australia and overseas.

Tourism, Hospitality and Events at Western

Graduates of the program will be equipped to deliver sustainability and innovation outcomes through working in a variety of managerial, operational, policy, planning and research roles.

The program allows students to complete majors in a variety of themes, including human resource management, innovation and entrepreneurship, management, marketing, and planning and place making.

Students are provided pathways to employment through work placements, applied projects and opportunities to engage with high-profile industry and government partners.

Learn from the best

The Master of Sustainable Tourism, Hospitality and Event Management is taught by staff with a wide range of expertise in the tourism, hospitality and events sectors.

The teaching team are recognised internationally for the quality of their research and teaching. They pride themselves on taking a student-centred approach to teaching and enjoy working with students to achieve their ambitions.

Student Placements (Internships)

Students complete a placement (internship) in the final year of the program. The placement provides a stepping-stone to ongoing employment in the tourism, event, hospitality and/or visitor economy sectors.

Career Opportunities

A postgraduate qualification in tourism, hospitality and event management provides pathways to a wide variety of careers. Graduates from our program work in:

• local, state and federal government

• festival and event management

• tour companies

• travel agencies

• airlines, airports and aviation

• hotels and accommodation

• major attractions and sites

• transport

• sporting organisations

• international organisations

• national parks and protected area management

• international development

• museums and cultural venues

• consultancies

• heritage organisations

• travel, hospitality and event service providers