Master of International Tourism and Hospitality Management

at James Cook University - Brisbane Campus Australia

Design and build innovative solutions to the problems of tomorrow. Gain hands-on experience in information technology with advanced critical analysis skills and comprehensive knowledge of tools and technologies. Learn from leading industry experts who can develop your expertise in computing, business informatics, and interactive technologies and game design.

Computing

Solve the problems of tomorrow with specialist knowledge in advanced computing, programming, information systems and networking. JCU students learn from world experts in cutting-edge facilities to discover how to create technology solutions to human problems through human-computer interaction, advanced algorithm analysis, and complex data communication principles.

Be equipped to excel in this fast-paced industry by studying an experience-focused degree in a world-renowned tourism hotspot. Hone your skills and put your practical kowledge to the test as you complete 400 hours of work experience and industry-based assessments in a variety of settings. Expand your network as you connect with tourism, hospitality and event experts. Graduate career-ready with real-world skills and training including barista, RSA, and HACCP qualifications.

What to expect

Build an understanding of research and practice in tourism, hospitality and events as a complex field of business. Gain sought-after skills in digital fluency, sustainability, resilience and futures thinking, with a focus on tropical environments.

Network with JCU’s extensive business partnerships and international alumni. Attend field trips, hear from world-renowned guest lecturers and complete industry-based assessments.

Design and deliver customer-informed tourism, hospitality and events services and experiences with professional practice subjects and 400 hours of skills development. Partake in real-world practical placements, with the opportunity for paid internships at five star industry partners. You will gain barista, RSA and HACCP qualifications during this course.

Begin a fast-paced, rewarding career in tourism, hospitality and events. JCU Graduates are equipped with the global business skills and specialist training to stand out in their chosen fields.

Cultivate an in-depth knowledge of software development and management, web design, internet fundamentals and database modelling. Your understanding of these core pillars of information technology will prepare you for a future-proof career in technical systems. Gain practical knowledge through internships, workshops and project-based assessments as you learn from expert academics and industry partners.

What to expect

Learn how to use your digital dexterity to identify and diagnose technical issues, create solutions and improve technical systems. As you study the fundamentals of problem-solving and programming, the strategies behind design thinking and the need for information processing, you’ll be equipped to help your future workplace run smoothly and innovatively.

In the Bachelor of Information Technology degree, you will study essential core subjects such as Web Design and Development, Internet Fundamentals, Database Modelling, and Collective Intelligence and Entrepreneurship.

Not only does JCU Information Technology equip you with an in-depth understanding of technical systems and design thinking, but it also gives you a unique opportunity to put your knowledge and skills to the test at JCU’s annual IT Design Sprint. The two-day event brings together students and industry professionals, challenging you to collectively analyse a real-world problem with your peers then design and partially implement a practical, creative solution. The attending industry professionals — who partner with JCU — are there to help you spark new ideas and carve out their potential. The annual design sprint will sharpen your skills of creating, imaging, generating, iterating, communicating and consolidating — all vital abilities of an expert IT professional.

Take your skill development even further through work integrated learning (WIL). Near the end of your degree, you can choose from three WIL subjects: a professional internship, a multidisciplinary project, or an independent project. The professional internship will connect you to one of JCU’s partnering organisations and you’ll complete 100 hours of work placement as well as assignments that reflect your work during the internship. The multidisciplinary subject requires you to partner with students undertaking a different degree to collaborate on a joint project as a shared assessment. The independent project is appropriate for students who are already working in the IT industry, as you will work with your manager to create and complete a project that contributes to both your professional role as well as this subject’s assessment.

Turn your undergraduate degree into a career in accounting with the fully-accredited Master of Professional Accounting at JCU. Develop the skills and knowledge required to become a practising accountant with flexible study options.

What to expect

Focus on essential areas of accounting including management, corporate finance, auditing, business and taxation law, data analysis, and economics for sustainability. Explore introductory and advanced issues in accounting and demonstrate your understanding through an applied research project.

Understand both historical and contemporary perspectives and evaluate social and environmental practices. Make recommendations and give informed advice with confidence. Develop your professional judgement to work independently and with integrity.

Master of Professional Accounting graduates are highly-skilled professionals who lead successful careers in finance.

Gain real-world experience in the tourism and hospitality industry. You’ll develop the skills to become a management-level professional with expert knowledge of business operations, administration and handling international clients. Acquire strong career planning insights and build critical enterprise skills.

What to expect

Learn from expert lecturers who are leaders in their fields. With a focus on sustainability, innovation and effective leadership, you will learn how to make decisions using critical thinking and analyse high-level issues

Students complete essential core subjects and choose from a range of electives. Get real-world knowledge through your own research project.

Become a leader in the hospitality and tourism sector with this specialist JCU postgraduate course. Advance your career and become a management-level professional with expert knowledge of business operations and administration.

Design and build innovative solutions to the problems of tomorrow. Gain hands-on experience in information technology with advanced critical analysis skills and comprehensive knowledge of tools and technologies. Learn from leading industry experts who can develop your expertise in computing, business informatics, and interactive technologies and game design.

Interactive Technologies and Games Design

Gain specialist knowledge in one of the fastest evolving industries in Australia. Benefitting from small class sizes, JCU Master's students become technology leaders, with expert tuition from world-renowned lecturers.

Graduates have a deep understanding of human-computer interaction, intelligent agents and simulation, and advanced game design. Interactive Technologies and Games Design.

Enhance your career and develop specialist management, leadership and innovation skills to meet the demands of modern technology-driven business environments. You’ll be equipped to lead progress within the information technology and business spheres.

What to expect

Learn from industry experts to boost your core IT and business expertise with specialist management, leadership and innovation capability.

Undertake essential core subjects like E-Business Technologies, Data Mining, and Innovation and Entrepreneurship.  These are complemented by projects to apply your learning. Choose electives to suit your area of interest.

This flexible two-year professional program can also be studied part time and is available at JCU’s Townsville, Brisbane and Singapore campuses.

Gain the business management skills essential to becoming a leader in the hospitality and tourism sector. Advance your career with specialised knowledge of business operations and administration.

Learn from expert lecturers who are leaders in their fields. With a focus on sustainability, innovation and effective leadership, you will learn how to make decisions using critical thinking and analyse high-level issues.

Your career path could lead you to work in hotels and other tourism venues, as well as government departments or private companies in Australia and overseas. You could find employment as a duty manager, sales and marketing consultant, or human resources adviser.

This flexible course is available to study either part time or full time at JCU’s Brisbane campus (for international students), or full time only at JCU’s Singapore campus. View the handbook for more information.

Design and build innovative solutions to the problems of tomorrow. Gain hands-on experience in information technology with advanced critical analysis skills and comprehensive knowledge of tools and technologies. Learn from leading industry experts who can develop your expertise in computing, business informatics, and interactive technologies and game design.

Business Informatics

Students develop highly sought after integrated knowledge that combines information technology, management, and business intelligence.

World-class lecturers who are committed to student success help JCU master’s students build on undergraduate knowledge.

The Business Informatics major provides an in-depth understanding of data analysis and decision modelling, business intelligence and data mining, enterprise database systems, and advanced databases and applications.

Be equipped with a range of professional skills to work as an accountant or in a senior management position.

What to expect

Cover key areas in accounting and finance while gaining valuable skills in strategy and leadership.

Apply your complementary knowledge in accounting and business administration to deliver creative solutions in your workplace. Develop your professional judgement with a strong understanding of two prominent disciplines.

Learn how to relate advanced accounting knowledge to business practices, including auditing, finance, economics, and commercial, corporation, and taxation law. Demonstrate your synthesis of knowledge with an applied research project.