Master of Tourism Management (Research)
The Master in Tourism Management (Research) at Universiti Utara Malaysia (UUM) focuses on in-depth research in tourism. Students will:
- Conduct original research under expert supervision.
- Develop a thesis on a chosen topic within tourism management.
- Gain advanced knowledge and research skills to contribute to the tourism industry.
This program is ideal for those aiming for academic or high-level research careers in tourism.
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Study Options
Full Time
Part Time
Study Programme
1-2 years
Intake Month
All year round
Dissertation
3 months
Master of Science (Tourism Management) are offered by research. Students have to successfully complete the following:
Pass with at least a B grade the following pre-requisite courses during the first two (2) semesters of their enrolment (i.e.before being allowed to defend their thesis proposal):
- SZRZ6014 Research Methodology
- SCLE6014 Academic Writing
2. Attend at least one (1) colloquium session;
3. Defend a research proposal to a committee:
- Students must submit four (4) copies of their research proposal to the School/Graduate School at least two (2) weeks prior to the proposal defence session;
- The research proposal should cover the following topics:
- Chapter 1 Background of the Study, Problem Statement, Research Questions, Research Objectives, Scope of the Study, and Significance of the Study.
- Chapter 2 Literature Review
- Chapter 3 Research Methodology
4. Attend a viva voce session to defend the thesis; and
5. Submit a written thesis.
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