Master of Tourism (MTour)
The Master of Tourism programme was introduced at Otago University for commencement in 1996.
The Department of Tourism (School of Business) offers a Master of Tourism (MTour) degree which affords students the opportunity to undertake multi- or inter-disciplinary supervised research. The programme involves one year of fulltime study (or equivalent) towards the completion of a research thesis.
MTour applicants are expected to have previously completed an Honours or Postgraduate qualification in tourism or related disciplines.
Entry into the Masters programme is based on academic qualifications and grades, as well as the completion of research projects (e.g., Honours dissertation) and performance in research methods papers (undergraduate or graduate). Acceptance into the programme may also be influenced by the research interests of applicants. Applicants are encouraged to include a short statement of their research interests with their application.
The Masters thesis is an independent piece of research, but one that is closely supervised by one member of the academic staff in the Department of Tourism. In some cases, students work with a panel of two supervisors. The Masters thesis offers graduate students the opportunity to examine aspects of the phenomenon of Tourism from social, commercial, environmental and scientific perspectives.
In addition the MTour programme offers students the opportunity to develop a degree of expertise in their chosen field, while many also develop valuable links with government and/or industry in the process of undertaking their research and completing their thesis.
The MTour is a higher research degree that is subject to double blind examination by both internal and external examiners. For some the Master of Tourism degree is a stepping stone to undertaking doctoral research.
Application
Entry Requirements
BTour(Hons) or BCom(Hons) in Tourism or PGDipTour (or similar Honours or Postgraduate Degree) and must have achieved a B+ average with B or higher in dissertation.
New Zealand Students
Download the MTour application form (393k in PDF format), print it, complete it and post it back. If you are unable to print the form, contact the department for a copy:
Department of Tourism
University of Otago
PO Box 56
Dunedin
Email tourism@otago.ac.nz
International Students
International students must apply through the University's International Office. Applications are available from: http://www.otago.ac.nz/international
Regulations
The Regulations for the Master of Tourism are available at http://www.otago.ac.nz/courses/qualifications/mtour.html
Enquiries
For further information, please contact Associate Professor Neil Carr, Masters Coordinator.
Email: neil.carr@otago.ac.nz