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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.

Study Options

Full Time
Part Time

Study Programme

1-2 years

Intake Month

All year round

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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:

  1. 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;
  2. 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.