Tourism ManagementSubject regulations

The study of tourism involves describing, explaining and forecasting the intentions, activities and experiences of people in leisure and travel pursuits, as well as understanding the social, cultural, and environmental implications of tourism activity. The rapid growth of domestic and international tourism has led to an increasing demand for graduates who have a functional and critical understanding of tourism in its wider social, cultural, economic and political contexts.

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The qualification regulations define the subject requirements for the MBus.
MBus students must complete MNGMT581, THMGT502, and two of THMGT503, THMGT590, THMGT591, THMGT592, THMGT593 and THMGT594. Students taking the 120 point MBus are required to complete at least 60 points from the papers listed for the subject. Students taking the 180 point MBus are required to complete at least 120 points from the papers listed for the subject.
The Master of Philosophy is a one year research-based degree in which students undertake a programme of approved and supervised research that leads to a thesis which critically investigates an approved topic of substance and significance, demonstrates expertise in the methods of research and scholarship, displays intellectual independence and makes a substantial original contribution to the subject area concerned, and is of publishable quality.
The Doctor of Philosophy is a three year research-based degree in which students undertake a programme of approved and supervised research that leads to a thesis which critically investigates an approved topic of substance and significance, demonstrates expertise in the methods of research and scholarship, displays intellectual independence and makes a substantial original contribution to the subject area concerned, and is of publishable quality.

Tourism Management papers

Code and paper title	Points	Occurrence/Location The study locations.
ANTHY515Ethnographic Research Methods This paper provides an in depth introduction to ethnographic research, including its ethical, theoretical, and methodical components.	30	25A (Hamilton)
DIGIB555Digital Business Management A focus on the successful management of digital business applications based on rapidly evolving technologies; from business case to competitive...	30	25A (Hamilton) & 25A (Online)
THMGT502Tourism Development and the Environment This paper provides students with an opportunity to learn about the tourism industry, and to appreciate the different management issues from a...	30	25B (Hamilton)
THMGT503Hotel and Resort Management This paper provides students with an awareness of the essential issues involved in the management and operations specific to hotels and resorts. The...	30	25A (Hamilton)
THMGT591Tourism Management Dissertation A report on the findings of a theoretical or empirical investigation.	30	25X (Hamilton)
THMGT592Tourism Management Dissertation A report on the findings of a theoretical or empirical investigation.	60	25X (Hamilton)
THMGT593Tourism Management Thesis An externally examined piece of written work that reports on the findings of supervised research.	90	25X (Hamilton)
THMGT594Tourism Management Thesis An externally examined piece of written work that reports on the findings of supervised research.	120	25X (Hamilton)

Code and paper title	Points	Occurrence/Location The study locations.
THMGT800Tourism Management MPhil Thesis	120	25X (Hamilton)

Code and paper title	Points	Occurrence/Location The study locations.
THMGT900Tourism Management PhD Thesis	120	25I (Hamilton) & 25J (Hamilton) & 25K (Hamilton) & 25X (Hamilton) & 25X (Tauranga)

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