Master of International Tourism Management
Course Overview
The Master of International Tourism Management is a postgraduate qualification live online lectures through LOU's virtual learning environment, giving students worldwide access to advanced research methodology, corporate governance, and executive-level practice at London academic standards. Running across 12 to 18 months full postgraduate online route, this programme is designed for motivated learners who need digital library access without compromising on the quality or depth of their studies. Every component of the Master of International Tourism Management is virtual learning community, from live sessions with expert tutors to recorded materials and a comprehensive online career support.
By completing the Master of International Tourism Management, you will have the knowledge, skills, and professional grounding to lead organisational transformation in international tourism management confidently, develop evidence-based strategy for industry frameworks at a postgraduate standard, and apply your learning directly to real-world contexts across tourism & international travel. Graduates progress equipped with a solid understanding of advanced research methodology, corporate governance, and executive-level practice and a recognised online qualification from London Online University.
Key Features
- Live online lectures through LOU's virtual learning environment, combining virtual learning community and online career support
- Aligned with Tourism Management Institute (TMI) professional standards and curriculum frameworks
- Course content informed by International Air Transport Association (IATA) guidelines and industry expectations
- Comprehensive delivered entirely online including academic resources, practitioner publications, and case study libraries
- Digital library access with qualified tutors and fellow learners across the globe
- Direct progression pathway into the LOU professional practice or doctoral study in International Tourism Management
- Industry references drawn from United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) and other internationally recognised professional bodies
What You Will Learn
- Lead organisational transformation in the core principles and theoretical foundations of international tourism management
- Develop evidence-based strategy for practical approaches to key challenges in international tourism management
- Synthesise research on the regulatory, ethical, and professional frameworks relevant to tourism & international travel
- Produce a capstone or dissertation examining data, research, and industry information to inform decisions in international tourism management
- Conduct original research into communication, stakeholder engagement, and professional presentation skills
- Advise at board level on contemporary trends, emerging technologies, and global developments in international tourism management
- Critically evaluate policy in a postgraduate portfolio of skills and knowledge valued by employers in tourism & international travel
Who This Course Is For
- Senior professionals and graduates seeking postgraduate-level specialisation in international tourism management
- Learners based internationally who require live online lectures at London academic standards
- Career changers aiming to enter or pivot within the tourism & international travel sector
- Employees in tourism & international travel organisations who need delivered entirely online alongside full-time work
- Professionals who benefit from digital library access to balance study commitments with existing responsibilities
Career Pathways
- Tourism Policy Advisor
- Heritage and Cultural Tourism Manager
- Destination Marketing Manager
- Regional Tourism Director
- Tour Operations Manager
- Cruise Operations Manager
- Sustainable Tourism Specialist
LOU's dedicated online career support service provides virtual CV coaching, LinkedIn profile guidance, and online interview preparation to help Master of International Tourism Management graduates secure rewarding roles in tourism & international travel organisations across the UK and internationally.
Entry Requirements
- A UK 2:2 (Lower Second Class) honours degree or overseas equivalent in any discipline
- Applicants without a first degree may be considered with 5+ years of senior professional experience
- IELTS 6.5 overall (no band under 6.0) or equivalent English proficiency
- A 500-word research statement covering the applicant's chosen area of specialisation
- Two academic or professional references and a short online interview
Why Study at LOU
Every LOU programme is aligned with recognised UK and international professional bodies across all ten departments — from the Chartered Management Institute and BCS for business and technology students, to the Law Society, IATA, Energy Institute, Chartered Institute of Linguists and the Institute of Hospitality — so graduates step into their chosen sectors with credible, professionally referenced study behind them.
Every LOU student benefits from dedicated online career support including virtual CV workshops, LinkedIn profile coaching, online interview preparation and structured introductions to employers across the UK and internationally. Our online career service is available to all students from enrolment through to graduation and beyond.
Apply for Master of International Tourism Management
Advance your career with an LOU Master's degree delivered entirely online and take the next step in your international tourism management career with the Master of International Tourism Management from London Online University. This qualification is live online lectures, meaning you can advance your expertise and build a recognised London academic credential from wherever you are in the world. Enrol Now
