Master in Tourism & Hospitality (MTH)

The MTH is an intensive 2-year postgraduate program designed to equip students with advanced management skills required in the hospitality and tourism industry. The program focuses on strategic thinking, leadership development, and operational excellence.

SYLLABUS

SEMESTER 1

Course CodeSubjectCredit HoursLecture HoursTutorial HoursPractical HoursTotal Weekly Hours
TH101Fundamentals of Tourism and Hospitality Industry43104
TH102Tourism Management Principles43104
TH103Hospitality Services Management42114
TH104Tourism Marketing43104
TH105Research Methods in Tourism43104
TH106Tourism Economics43104
Total24176124

SEMESTER 2

Course CodeSubjectCredit HoursLecture HoursTutorial HoursPractical HoursTotal Weekly Hours
TH201Sustainable Tourism Development43104
TH202Hospitality Financial Management43104
TH203Tourism Policy and Planning43104
TH204Human Resource Management in Tourism43104
TH205Information Technology in Tourism43104
TH206Tourism and Hospitality Law43104
TOTAL24186024

SEMESTER 3

Core Courses

Course CodeSubjectCredit HoursLecture HoursTutorial HoursPractical HoursMin 12 Weeks Hrs.
TH301Industry Internship12008 Hrs/day580

Specialization A: Destination Management
Course CodeSubjectCredit HoursLecture HoursTutorial HoursPractical HoursTotal Weekly Hours
DMG301Destination Marketing and Management43104
DMG302Tourism Attraction Management43104
DMG303Cultural and Heritage Tourism43104
TOTAL1293012

Specialization B: Hospitality Operations
Course CodeSubjectCredit HoursLecture HoursTutorial HoursPractical HoursTotal Weekly Hours
HOP301Advanced Hotel Operations42024
HOP302Restaurant and Food Service Management42024
HOP303Hospitality Facilities Design and Management42114
TOTAL1261512

Specialization C: Event Management
Course CodeSubjectCredit HoursLecture HoursTutorial HoursPractical HoursTotal Weekly Hours
EVT301MICE Tourism43104
EVT302Event Planning and Execution43104
EVT303Corporate and Special Events Management43104
TOTAL1293012

Specialization D: Sustainable Tourism
Course CodeSubjectCredit HoursLecture HoursTutorial HoursPractical HoursTotal Weekly Hours
STM301Ecotourism Planning and Management43104
STM302Responsible Tourism Practices43104
STM303Community-Based Tourism Development43104
TOTAL1293012

SEMESTER 4

Core Courses

Course CodeSubjectCredit HoursLecture HoursTutorial HoursPractical HoursTotal Weekly Hours
TH401Tourism Entrepreneurship42104
TH402Dissertation/Research Project41124
TOTAL83238

Specialization A: Destination Management (Continued)
Course CodeSubjectCredit HoursLecture HoursTutorial HoursPractical HoursTotal Weekly Hours
DMG401Tourism Product Development42114
DMG402Smart Destinations and Digital Transformation42024
DMG403Crisis Management in Tourism43104
DMG404Destination Competitiveness43104
TOTAL16103316

Specialization B: Hospitality Operations (Continued)
Course CodeSubjectCredit HoursLecture HoursTutorial HoursPractical HoursTotal Weekly Hours
HOP401Luxury Hospitality Management42114
HOP402Revenue and Yield Management42114
HOP403Hospitality Real Estate43104
HOP404Service Excellence and Innovation42114
TOTAL1694316

Specialization C: Event Management (Continued)
Course CodeSubjectCredit HoursLecture HoursTutorial HoursPractical HoursTotal Weekly Hours
EVT401Festival and Cultural Events Management42114
EVT402Event Marketing and Sponsorship43104
EVT403Risk Management in Events43104
EVT404Technology in Event Management42024
TOTAL16103316

Specialization D: Sustainable Tourism (Continued)
Course CodeSubjectCredit HoursLecture HoursTutorial HoursPractical HoursTotal Weekly Hours
STM401Sustainable Tourism Certification43104
STM402Climate Change and Tourism43104
STM403Indigenous Tourism43104
STM404Protected Area Tourism43104
TOTAL16124016


Notes:

1. Each credit hour typically translates to 1 hour of classroom teaching per week.
2. The distribution between lecture, tutorial, and practical hours reflects the nature of each course.
3. Total weekly contact hours for each semester is 24 hours.
4. Students select one specialization track in Semester 3 and continue with the same specialization in Semester 4.
5. Industry Internship includes 8 hours of equivalent practical work credit.
6. Total credits: 24 + 24 + (12+12) + (8+16) = 96 CREDITS.

Eligibility Criteria

Bachelor’s degree in relevant field

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Career path you can choose after the course

  • Hotel General Manager
  • Operations Manager
  • Revenue Manager
  • Marketing Manager
  • Human Resources Manager
  • Food and Beverage Director
  • Sales Manager
  • Guest Services Manager
  • Hotel Consultant
  • Event Manager
  • Tourism Development Officer
  • Destination Marketing Manager
  • Tourism Consultant
  • Travel Product Manager
  • Tourism Policy Analyst
  • Heritage Site Manager
  • Tourism Research Analyst
  • International Tourism Coordinator