MASTER OF TOURISM RESEARCH at Taylor's University

Taylor's University

Since its establishment in 1969, Taylor University has been providing world-class education and has become the benchmark for other private higher education institutions in Malaysia. Taylor is proud to provide a comprehensive education, which not only brings outstanding academic achievements but also produces graduates with qualities that are popular in the global market. Industry-related learning activities and industry-related courses work closely with related industries and are widely included in all higher education courses. Taylor’s University has been developing and implementing innovative teaching methods related to 21st-century learners to ensure that its students can take advantage of the best educational experience. The university’s pedagogy focuses on cultivating graduates with overall balance; this is done by enhancing the curriculum, expanding industry cooperation, and experiential learning programs

Course Information

Academic Qualification

Master

Duration

2 years

Intake

February, April, June, September, October

English Requirement

Class Type

Research

Offer Letter

Free

Yearly Tuition Fees

First Year

18,550

MYR

Second Year

18,550

MYR

Total Tuition Fees 37,100 MYR

Other Fees

International Student Enrolment Fee 2,800 MYR

International Student Charge 3,000 MYR

International Student Annual Fee 4,600 MYR

Visa Application Fee 2,510 MYR

International Security Deposit 3,000 MYR

Total Additional Fees 15,910 MYR

Grand Total (All Fees) 53,010 MYR

Course Overview

The Master of Tourism (by Research) at Taylor’s University is a research-based postgraduate programme designed to develop advanced researchers and professionals with strong theoretical knowledge and research capability in tourism and related fields. The programme focuses on generating original research that contributes to sustainable tourism development, destination management, and innovation within the global tourism industry. :cite

Program Structure: Postgraduate Research in Tourism

The programme is fully research-oriented and centres on supervised independent research leading to the completion of a master’s thesis that demonstrates critical analysis, originality, and scholarly contribution to the field of tourism. :cite

Research Components
- Research Methodology
- Literature Review and Conceptual Framework Development
- Research Proposal Development and Defence
- Independent Research Project
- Thesis Writing and Examination
Possible Research Areas
- Tourism Management
- Sustainable and Responsible Tourism
- Destination Planning and Development
- Hospitality and Tourism Policy
- Tourism Marketing
- Visitor Experience Management
- Event and Heritage Tourism

Entry Requirements

Applicants should possess a Bachelor’s degree in Tourism, Hospitality, Business, Management, or a closely related discipline, or other recognised equivalent qualifications accepted by Taylor’s University. :cite

Career Opportunities

Graduates are prepared for advanced research, academic, and specialist professional roles in tourism organisations, research institutions, and policy-making bodies. :cite

Tourism Researcher
Destination Development Officer
Tourism Policy Analyst
Tourism Consultant
University Lecturer (with further doctoral studies)
Heritage and Cultural Tourism Specialist

Program Highlights

Mode: By Research. :cite
Research-Focused Programme: Emphasis on independent and original tourism research. :cite
Expert Supervision: Guidance from experienced tourism and hospitality scholars. :cite
Pathway to PhD: Strong preparation for doctoral-level research in tourism. :cite

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