Major overview
Build a global tourism career with a major in hospitality and tourism management
3 reasons to study hospitality and tourism management at Murdoch University
- Learn from Western Australia’s leading tourism researchers and industry experts, gaining insight into real tourism challenges, emerging trends and the future of global travel.
- Develop the business and leadership skills needed to manage tourism and hospitality organisations, including negotiation, problem solving and strategic decision making.
- Explore how destinations grow sustainably, learning how tourism organisations balance visitor experiences with environmental responsibility and community impact.
What you’ll learn
- Understand tourism systems and how destinations attract and manage visitors.
- Apply destination management strategies that support sustainable tourism.
- Analyse tourism data and market trends to inform strategic tourism decisions.
- Develop management and operational skills for hospitality and tourism organisations.
- Examine tourism policy, governance and industry regulations.
Flexibility was key for me, and Murdoch University's diverse range of study options gave me the perfect fit. I love the blended learning format, and their small class sizes and supportive faculty mean I'm never lost in the crowd. I feel like I can really thrive here.
Jasmin, Business
Your future career in hospitality and tourism
- Tourism destination manager
- Hospitality manager
- Tourism development officer
- Hotel sales, marketing and public relations director
- Tour operator
- Travel and tourism consultant
- Event and visitor experience manager
- Tourism entrepreneur
Start dates
| Starting period | Location | Face to Face | Online | Mixed mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1, 2026 | Murdoch | Yes | Yes | No |
| Semester 2, 2026 | Murdoch | Yes | Yes | No |
| Semester 1, 2027 | Murdoch | Yes | Yes | No |
| Semester 2, 2027 | Murdoch | Yes | Yes | No |
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Start dates (Transnational)
| Starting period | Location | Face to Face | Online | Mixed mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trimester 1, 2026 | Kaplan Higher Education Academy Pte. Ltd | No | No | Yes |
| Trimester 1, 2026 | Murdoch University Dubai, UAE | Yes | No | No |
| Trimester 2, 2026 | Kaplan Higher Education Academy Pte. Ltd | No | No | Yes |
| Trimester 2, 2026 | Murdoch University Dubai, UAE | Yes | No | No |
| Trimester 3, 2026 | Kaplan Higher Education Academy Pte. Ltd | No | No | Yes |
| Trimester 3, 2026 | Murdoch University Dubai, UAE | Yes | No | No |
| Trimester 1, 2027 | Kaplan Higher Education Academy Pte. Ltd | No | No | Yes |
| Trimester 1, 2027 | Murdoch University Dubai, UAE | Yes | No | No |
| Trimester 2, 2027 | Kaplan Higher Education Academy Pte. Ltd | No | No | Yes |
| Trimester 2, 2027 | Murdoch University Dubai, UAE | Yes | No | No |
| Trimester 3, 2027 | Kaplan Higher Education Academy Pte. Ltd | No | No | Yes |
| Trimester 3, 2027 | Murdoch University Dubai, UAE | Yes | No | No |
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Major Structure
Visit the Course Handbook - Get detailed information on units, prerequisites, and pathways.
To help plan the structure of your course, search for our suggested course plans.
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