Course summary

The Bachelor of Business in Tourism and Hospitality Management prepares students for a career in tourism and hospitality, providing a thorough understanding of tourism and hospitality management on both the domestic and international levels, underpinned by core business skills.

This course combines a rigorous and contemporary curriculum with practical industry-based experience and the opportunity to develop professional networks. Students will graduate with the skills and knowledge sought after by tourism and hospitality employers both in Australia and overseas.

There are two pathways within this course. Students can either study elective units from a broad range of industry-specific topics (such as international destination management, cruise ship tourism, coastal and marine tourism, food and beverage management, event management, gaming management and sport tourism), or select one of three majors.

This course offers an optional international exchange program for second year students to study in the United States, Canada, England, Austria, the Netherlands or Hong Kong.

The Bachelor of Business in Tourism and Hospitality Management prepares students for a career in tourism and hospitality, providing a thorough understanding of tourism and hospitality management on both the domestic and international levels, underpinned by core business skills.

This course combines a rigorous and contemporary curriculum with practical industry-based experience and the opportunity to develop professional networks. Students will graduate with the skills and knowledge sought after by tourism and hospitality employers both in Australia and overseas.

There are two pathways within this course. Students can either study elective units from a broad range of industry-specific topics (such as international destination management, cruise ship tourism, coastal and marine tourism, food and beverage management, event management, gaming management and sport tourism), or select one of three majors.

This course offers an optional international exchange program for second year students to study in the United States, Canada, England, Austria, the Netherlands or Hong Kong.

The Hotels and Resorts major aims to equip students with the knowledge and skills to successfully manage and promote a hospitality organisation or operation. Students study contemporary trends in the industry, and the political and cultural factors that shape the way hospitality organisations are managed. Students in this major will gain an understanding of key functional areas of operating and managing hospitality operations including sales and promotion, food and beverage management and rooms division management.

The Tourism major offers students a complete grounding in tourism management in both Australian and international contexts. This major aims to equip students with an understanding of important concepts related to tourist behaviour and the tourist experience, destination planning, sustainability and the management of tourism operations.

The Casino and Gaming major covers key issues in managing gaming venues, including the basic principles behind game design, utilising new technology, engaging with the community and strategically planning the future of the gaming business.

In each major, students also have the opportunity to select from a diverse range of interesting electives, depending on their interests and desired career direction, such as the cruise business, coastal and marine tourism, wine studies, special interest tourism, sport tourism, special events planning, convention and exhibition planning and event operations management.

Please note: some units in these majors may only be available to study by distance education.

Graduate AttributeCourse Learning Outcome
Intellectual rigour

Make decisions and exercise judgement in relation to tourism and/or hospitality management

Review, critically analyse, consolidate and synthesise knowledge in tourism and /or hospitality management

Creativity

Demonstrate creative, strategic and critical thinking with highly developed problem-solving skills

Ethical practice

Demonstrate an understanding of ethical standards and professionalism

Evaluate issues with reference to sound ethical framework/s and sustainable practices

Act with integrity and responsibility in professional practice

Knowledge of a discipline

Demonstrate substantial knowledge of tourism and /or hospitality within both local and international contexts

Have a deep understanding of those skills relevant to working and managing in tourism and /or hospitality settings

Lifelong learning

Demonstrate independent learning skills, reflection in practice, and information literacy skills for lifelong learning

Demonstrate initiative and judgement in planning and decision making in professional practice and/or scholarship

Communication and social skills

Communicate clearly, coherently and effectively, and be self-aware and empathetic

Demonstrate understanding of team dynamics and the ability to be effective team members

Cultural competence

Demonstrate sensitivity and respect for cultural diversity and the relationship between people in a range of professional and community contexts

Demonstrate awareness of the cultural, environmental and economic impacts of tourism and/or hospitality management

An internship program, which counts as four units of the degree, provides students in their final study session with a block of practical workplace experience that involves working in a hospitality, event or tourism organisation in Australia or overseas. Students also have the option to undertake a research-based project.

Course overview

Course code

3007314

Course abbreviation

BBusTourHospMgt

Credit points

288

Equivalent units

24

Duration

3 years full-time; 6 years part-time

Duration

3 years full-time

Availability details

Domestic

Location Teaching period UAC code QTAC code
Coffs Harbour Session 1 330450 050951
Gold Coast Session 1 330460 050961
Lismore Session 1 330410 050911
Online Session 1 N/A N/A

Fee information

Commonwealth supported

International

Location Teaching period Annual Fees CRICOS
Coffs Harbour Session 1 $18,160 ($2,270 per unit) 085172K
Gold Coast Session 1 $18,160 ($2,270 per unit) 085172K

Course requirements

See the University’s Rules Relating to Awards, in conjunction with the Specific Award Rules listed below.

  1. To be eligible for the award of Bachelor of Business in Tourism and Hospitality Management, a candidate shall successfully complete not less that twenty-four (24) units comprising:
    1. all units listed in Part A of the Schedule of Units attached to these Rules (First year core units);
    2. all units listed in Part B of the Schedule of Units attached to these Rules (Second and Third year core units); and
    3. Eight (8) units from one of the majors under Part C of the Schedule of Units attached to these Rules; or
    4. Six (6) units from one of the majors under Part C of the Schedule of Units attached to these Rules and two (2) elective units from the University-wide offerings; or
    5. Eight (8) units from Part D of the Schedule of Units attached to these Rules; or
    6. Six (6) units from Part D of the Schedule of Units attached to these Rules and two (2) elective units from the University-wide offerings.

Schedule of units

Title Level of learning Note

Part A

1st Year Core Units
SOY00411 - Tourism Theories and Practices Introductory
COM00207 - Communication in Organisations Introductory
MNG10247 - Managing Organisations Introductory
LAW00150 - Introduction to Business Law Introductory
MNG00441 - Hospitality Services Management Introductory
ECO10250 - Economics for Decision Making Introductory
ACC10707 - Accounting and Finance for Business Introductory
MKT00075 - Marketing Principles Introductory

Part B

2nd and 3rd Year Core Units
MNG10714 - The Human Resource Management Expert Practitioner Intermediate
MNG10476 - Professional Development for the Workplace Intermediate
MNG00417 - Strategic Management for Tourism and Hospitality Enterprises Advanced
MNG00415 - Tourism and Hospitality Research and Analysis Advanced
MKT01221 - Intern Study I Advanced Note 1
MKT01222 - Intern Study II Advanced Note 1
MKT01223 - Intern Study III Advanced Note 1
MKT01224 - Intern Study IV Advanced Note 1

Part C

Title Level of learning Note

Tourism Major
Complete the following four (4) units:
HMS00423 - Sustainable Tourism Intermediate
MNG10696 - International Tourism Destinations Intermediate
MKT00128 - Tourism and Hospitality Sales and Promotion Intermediate
TRM20001 - Tourist Behaviour and Interactions Intermediate
Plus choose four (4) elective units from Part D

Hotels and Resorts Major
Complete the following four (4) units:
SCI00419 - Food and Beverage Management Intermediate
MNG00135 - Managing Rooms Division Operations Intermediate
ACC00207 - Hospitality and Tourism Financial Management Advanced
MKT00128 - Tourism and Hospitality Sales and Promotion Intermediate
Plus choose four (4) elective units from Part D

Casino and Gaming Major
Complete the following four (4) units:
BUS00211 - The Casino, Club and Hotel Environment Intermediate
BUS00212 - Fundamentals of Gaming Technology Management Intermediate
BUS00213 - Global Gaming Impacts Intermediate
BUS00214 - Gaming Management, Planning and Governance Intermediate
Plus choose four (4) elective units from Part D

Part D

Course progressions

Your course progression is in the recommended order you should complete your course in. It is important that you follow this to ensure you meet the course requirements. Assistance on how to enrol can be accessed here.

Students should use course progression information to select units specific to their course and enrol in these units using My Enrolment

Browse uni-wide elective units by selecting Uni-wide elective in the advanced filter of the Unit search

Browse shared majors and their units at Shared majors

Notes

Note 1: Intern Study MKT01221-4 is usually completed over a 14-week (450 hours) period after the completion of a minimum of 19 units. All internship placements must be approved by the Work Integrated Learning Coordinator, prior to commencement.
Note 2: These units allow students to undertake an international exchange usually in Session 2 of the 2nd year of study. Students should contact the International Office for international exchange advice, approval and Credit Transfer Agreement form.