If you love the idea of working overseas or helping people experience what Australia has to offer, a degree in Hospitality and Tourism Management can help you turn your passion for travel into a career almost anywhere in the world.
Learn about hospitality and tourism management, and how the industry is always changing. Explore sustainable tourism and discover how you can use data to help predict trends for a particular place or region.
At Murdoch, we help you learn by doing, so your assessments will be based on real life, rather than theory. You’ll learn business management principles, and be mentored through a range of projects as you learn to use research to make business decisions.
3 reasons to study Hospitality and Tourism Management at Murdoch
Work with organisations on real projects, and complete internships through our work integrated learning program. Some of our students have interned with the Tourism Council of Western Australia, Rottnest Island Authority, travel agencies and more.
Develop the kind of management, negotiation and problem-solving skills that will help you in any career path you choose, in a rapidly-changing world.
Learn from some of WA’s top tourism experts who have worked in the industry and are actively involved in tourism research.
What you'll learn
Build the knowledge and skills you need to meet your career or study goals. Here are some of the things you’ll learn:
Destination management
Hospitality and tourism
Sustainable tourism
Tourism and hospitality law
Strategic management
Your future career
You could work in a wide range of roles in travel and tourism, hospitality or retail industries. Careers could include:
Hospitality Manager
Convention Services Manager
Hotel Sales, Marketing and Public Relations Director
Tour Operator
Travel Retailer or Guide
You could also work for government agencies, non-government organisations (NGOs) or even start your own business.