Study Plan

I. Study Duration

The normal study period of Master of International Tourism Management program is 2 years. The maximum study period is 3 years.

II. Study Mode

Lectures

III. Medium of Instruction

Chinese and English

IV. Majors

1. MICE and Event Management
2. Gaming Management
3. Tourism Planning and Management
4. Hotel Management

V. Academic Field

Tourism and Hospitality Management

VI. Course Structure

Table 1: Core Courses (18 Credits)

Table 2: Specialization Elective Courses *(9 Credits)

Table 3: Thesis (12 Credits)

* The University preserves the right to cancel any major due to insufficient enrollment. 

VII. Study Requirements

1. Students are required to complete six core courses from Table 1 and three elective courses from Table 2, a total of 27 credits. (Two elective courses from one specialization, one elective course from other specialization).
2. Complete a master degree thesis with no less than 20,000 words and no more than 25,000 words, and pass the oral defence, a total of 12 credits.

VIII. Study Period

1. The duration for taking all courses is 12 months and the duration for thesis writing is 9 months.
2. In general, classes will be scheduled Monday to Friday, day or night time.

IX. Graduation Requirements

Upon approval from the Senate of the University, a Master’s Degree will be conferred on a student when he or she has:

1. Completed and met the requirements as prescribed in the study plan of his or her program within the specific study period, and achieved a cumulative GPA of 2.50 *or above (excluding dissertation)
2. Abided by the regulations of the University
3. Cleared all fees and charges, and returned all University’s property and equipment borrowed

* Students admitted in or before academic year 2018/2019, please refer to the rules and regulations as stipulated in the intake academic year study plan.

If students pass all courses required in Table 1 and 2 above with a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or above, but fail to pass the final thesis oral defense during the specified period, he/she will receive a certificate of completion.

Note: All curriculums and study plans are based on the newest announcement of the Boletim Oficial da Região Administrativa Especial de Macau.

※ In case of any discrepancy, the Chinese version shall prevail.