School of Hospitality, Tourism and Experiential Industries
The Master of International Tourism and Hospitality Management (MITHM) is a professional graduate programme aimed at developing leadership and strategic thinking in the tourism and hospitality sectors. The curriculum integrates theory with real-world applications to prepare graduates for senior roles in global and regional tourism industries. This programme is designed to address the growing demand for skilled professionals in the tourism and hospitality sectors, particularly in regions with rapidly developing tourism industries such as the Maldives and Asia-Pacific. This programme equips graduates with strategic, operational, and innovative competencies required to lead and manage dynamic tourism and hospitality operations in a globally competitive environment.
General Entry Criteria
A related Bachelor’s Degree OR
A related Graduate Diploma at Level 8
Alternative Entry Criteria
25 years old, completion of a related Level 5 qualification, and 7 years of relevant experience
(of which 3.5 years of experience is obtained after completion of a Level 5 qualification), and
completion of an MQA approved Pre-Master’s Program. OR
25 years old, completion of a related Level 6 qualification, and 6 years of relevant experience
(of which 3 years of experience is obtained after completion of a Level 6 qualification), and
completion of an MQA approved Pre-Master’s Program.
Semester 1
Creativity, Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Customer Experience Management
Sustainability and Resilience in Tourism Operations
Strategy and Leadership
Semester 2
Digital Transformation and Hospitality Data Analytics
Hospitality Financial Planning and Simulation
Business Research Methods
Choose one elective from below (15 Credits)
Project Management
Global Marketing and Brand Strategy
Hospitality Law and Policy
Cultural Tourism
Semester 3
Action Research Paper in Tourism and Hospitality
Executive Project in Tourism and Hospitality
Case Study Research Paper
Award Master of International Tourism and Hospitality Management
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Upon successful completion programme participant will be able to:
Apply appropriate theoretical concepts and frameworks of tourism and hospitality management practices to evaluate and make recommendations relating to the development of appropriate policies and strategies within a changing environment to meet stakeholder interests in the field.
Evaluate the relevance and validity of data and apply appropriate decision-making techniques to analyze and interpret a range of data, including qualitative and quantitative data, to support strategic decision-making in complex operational environments.
Develop innovative solutions to enhance customer experience and operational efficiency in the tourism and hospitality industry.
Effectively communicate complex ideas and arguments that embody the strategic direction of a company in a business simulation using a range of media such as the preparation of written business reports.
Synthesize a wide range of data to aid the interpretation of situations, develop alternative strategic options, and propose feasible and sustainable lines of managerial action by incorporate sustainability principles and resilience planning into tourism and hospitality operations.
Navigate legal, ethical, and policy challenges within the tourism and hospitality industry.
Demonstrate and reflect on personal effectiveness and performance within a team environment.