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Master of Business Administration Tourism and Hospitality Leadership
- Gold Coast, Australia
- 2 years
- English
- On campus
- Master
About the program
Master of Business Administration (Tourism and Hospitality Leadership) is the two-year on-campus MBA with a Tourism and Hospitality Leadership specialisation.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: no
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (0 year): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Develop foundational knowledge and practical skills related to Business Administration Tourism and Hospitality Leadership.
Career outcomes
- Tourism executive
- Hotel general manager
- Events planner
Curriculum
- Two-year MBA of 12 subjects over six trimesters: six core subjects in leadership
- Governance
- Finance
- Consumer behaviour
- Emotional and cultural intelligence and a strategy capstone
- Three directed specialisation subjects (MBA651 Managing in Service-based Industries
- MBA652 Strategy and Leadership in Tourism and Hospitality and MBA653 Destination and Visitor Management)
- And electives including optional internships.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Australian bachelor degree (or AQF 7 equivalent)
- Or AQF 6 advanced diploma/associate degree plus two years' relevant industry experience; Age 18+; English proof.
Accepted academic background
Australian bachelor degree (or AQF level 7 equivalent), OR Advanced Diploma/Associate Degree (AQF 6) plus evidence of at least two years of relevant industry experience
Language tests
- IELTS 6.0
- TOEFL iBT 72
- PTE Academic 50
- Cambridge 169
- Duolingo 110
- Institutional test KTE 426
Other requirements
- Work experience required
Work experience details
Relevant professional experience may be assessed as part of admission; Confirm the exact requirement with the institution.
Documents you’ll need
- Academic transcripts
- Identification document
- Application form
- Language proficiency evidence where applicable
How to apply
- Check the entry requirements and 2027 dates (
- ). Apply online with the Apply Now button on the course page. The site states no application fee. Provide certified copies of passport
- School or degree certificates and transcripts
- English proof and work experience if relevant. Receive the Offer of Admission
- Then accept it and pay in the Applicant Portal (). KBS issues the eCoE. Use it to apply for the student visa ().
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $29,460 AUD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $0 AUD |
| Deposit | $59,170 AUD |
Program details
| Campus | Gold Coast |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | _ |
| Department | Business Administration Tourism and Hospitality Leadership |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 36 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 0 year |
| Scholarship note | Potential institution scholarships may have separate eligibility and application requirements; Confirm availability for this program. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
March 2027
Apply by
29 Jan 2027
76 days leftProgram starts
May 2027
Apply by
29 Jan 2027
76 days leftProgram starts
July 2027
Apply by
29 Jan 2027
76 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 2 years.
The next deadline is 29 Jan 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $29,460 AUD per year. The application fee is $0 AUD. The deposit is $59,170 AUD. The estimated living cost is $29,710 AUD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.0, TOEFL iBT 72, PTE Academic 50, Cambridge 169, Duolingo 110, Institutional test KTE 426. Work experience is required.