Master of Tourism Management

The Master of Tourism Management from Lincoln University will seed an advanced understanding of the global tourism industry and build your knowledge of senior-level planning and management in the sector. Tourism is a major driver of change in the world, improving circumstances for people and planet.

As a Master’s graduate, you’ll be equipped with specialist skills that make you a sought-after professional. You’ll also be able to specialise in an area of interest, and complete the qualification in 12 months.

How you’ll grow

• By building a deep understanding of tourism standards and processes, their implications and applications.

• Develop the ability to critically evaluate information and communicate effectively.

• Apply an interdisciplinary approach and learn to communicate effectively.

• Expand your qualitative and quantitative analysis skills, and apply these to solving theoretical and practical, real-world problems.

• Work independently and as part of a team.

• Learn from lecturers who are pioneers in modern tourism research and consultancy, via the longest-running academic tourism programme in New Zealand.

• Informed by research from the Centre of Excellence for Sustainable Tourism.

• Grow your understanding of professional standards, and your familiarity with gender, ethnicity, equity and environmental issues.

• Specialise in a relevant area that’s important to you.

Career opportunities

The Master of Tourism Management will expand your potential to take on high-level management roles in the tourism industry or in related organisations.

Positions include senior managerial roles in destination marketing, event management or in a tourism planning, policy advisor or analyst roles in local, regional councils or central government. 

You could also work as a consultant or research officer in tourism, event management or for regional development bodies.

Entry Requirements

• A relevant New Zealand level 7 bachelor’s degree or recognised equivalent with a B average or better in the 300 level and final year (full-time equivalent) courses

• If English isn’t your first language, other entry requirements will apply. Learn more about the English language requirements