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Bachelor of Business in Tourism and Hospitality Management

Bachelors Degree

Course snapshot

Domestic snapshot

  • Course abbreviation

    BBusTourHospMgt

  • Course code

    3007314

  • Credit points

    288

  • Equivalent units

    24

  • Indicative Fee

    Commonwealth supported

Overview

The Bachelor of Business in Tourism and Hospitality Management at Southern Cross University prepares students for a career in tourism and hospitality, providing a thorough understanding of tourism and hospitality management 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 in the tourism and hospitality industries. 
 
A compulsory internship is a key feature of this course and counts as four compulsory units of the degree. During this internship, students establish valuable industry experience, confidence and networks. 
 
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 tourism, coastal and marine tourism, food and beverage management, conference and event management, gaming management and sport tourism), or select one of the three majors.
 
This course offers an optional international exchange program for second-year students to study overseas.

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

A compulsory internship program, which counts as four core units of the degree, provides students with a block of practical workplace experience during their final study session that involves working in a hospitality, event or tourism organisation in Australia or overseas.

Students are responsible for securing their internship placement and are given extensive assistance in interview and application procedures, access to an extensive database of potential employers and roles and ongoing support from the dedicated Work Integrated Learning team.

Students complete 16 core units and select one of the following majors:
  • Event Management
  • Hospitality Management
  • Tourism Management.

Location Teaching period UAC code QTAC code
Coffs Harbour Session 1, Session 2 330450 050951
Gold Coast Session 1, Session 2, Session 3 330460 050961
Lismore Session 1, Session 2 330410 050911
Online Session 1, Session 2, Session 3 N/A N/A

Requirements

We encourage you to apply for the courses you most want to study. If you are not eligible to enter your chosen course right now, our team will work with you to find the best pathway option.

Before applying, make sure you double check all entry requirements, gather required documentation and review the University’s Rules Relating to Awards, noting any specifics listed below.

Course requirements

To be awarded the Bachelor of Business in Tourism and Hospitality Management, students must successfully complete the equivalent of 24 units (288 credit points) comprising:

  1. All core units; and
  2. one (1) major; or
  3. eight (8) elective units

Exit Award

Students can exit with the Associate Degree of Business in Tourism and Hospitality Management if 16 units (192 credit points) have been completed.

Course structure

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. For further assistance see How to Enrol in Units using My Enrolment.

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

Unit Code Unit Title Available Credit points Level of learning Notes

Year 1, Session 1

COM00207 -  Communication in Organisations Introductory
SOY00411 -  Tourism Theories and Practices Introductory
LAW00150 -  Introduction to Business Law Introductory
MNG10247 -  Managing Organisations Introductory

Year 1, Session 2

ACC10707 -  Accounting and Finance for Business Introductory
MNG00441 -  Hospitality Services Management Introductory
MKT00075 -  Marketing Principles Introductory
ECO10250 -  Economics for Decision Making Introductory

Year 2, Session 1

MNG10714 -  The Human Resource Management Expert Practitioner Intermediate
Choose 3 units from: Tourism/Hospitality/Event majors and/or Electives

Year 2, Session 2

MNG10476 -  Professional Development for the Workplace Intermediate
Choose 3 units from: Tourism/Hospitality/Event majors and/or Electives

Year 3, Session 1

MNG00114 -  Competitive Strategy Advanced
MNG10720 -  Research for Business and Tourism Advanced
Choose 2 units from: Tourism/Hospitality/Event majors and/or Electives

Year 3, Session 2

MNG73005 -  Internship A Advanced Note 1
MNG73006 -  Internship B Advanced Note 1

Unit Code Unit Title Available Credit points Level of learning Notes

Year 1, Session 2

ACC10707 -  Accounting and Finance for Business Introductory
MNG00441 -  Hospitality Services Management Introductory
MKT00075 -  Marketing Principles Introductory
ECO10250 -  Economics for Decision Making Introductory

Year 2, Session 1

COM00207 -  Communication in Organisations Introductory
SOY00411 -  Tourism Theories and Practices Introductory
LAW00150 -  Introduction to Business Law Introductory
MNG10247 -  Managing Organisations Introductory

Year 2, Session 2

MNG10476 -  Professional Development for the Workplace Intermediate
Choose 3 units from: Tourism/Hospitality/Event majors and/or: Electives

Year 3, Session 1

MNG10714 -  The Human Resource Management Expert Practitioner Intermediate
Choose 3 units from: Tourism/Hospitality/Event majors and/or: Electives

Year 3, Session 2

MNG73005 -  Internship A Advanced Note 1
MNG73006 -  Internship B Advanced Note 1

Year 4, Session 1

MNG00114 -  Competitive Strategy Advanced
MNG10720 -  Research for Business and Tourism Advanced
Choose 2 units from: Tourism/Hospitality/Event majors and/or: Electives

Unit Code Unit Title Available Credit points Level of learning Notes

Year 1, Session 3

COM00207 -  Communication in Organisations Introductory
SOY00411 -  Tourism Theories and Practices Introductory
MNG10247 -  Managing Organisations Introductory
Choose 1 unit from: Tourism/Hospitality/Event majors and/or: Electives

Year 2, Session 1

MNG10714 -  The Human Resource Management Expert Practitioner Intermediate
LAW00150 -  Introduction to Business Law Introductory
Choose 2 units from: Tourism/Hospitality/Event majors and/or: Electives

Year 2, Session 2

ACC10707 -  Accounting and Finance for Business Introductory
MNG00441 -  Hospitality Services Management Introductory
MKT00075 -  Marketing Principles Introductory
ECO10250 -  Economics for Decision Making Introductory

Year 3, Session 1

MNG00114 -  Competitive Strategy Advanced
MNG10720 -  Research for Business and Tourism Advanced
Choose 2 units from: Tourism/Hospitality/Event majors and/or: Electives

Year 3, Session 2

MNG10476 -  Professional Development for the Workplace Intermediate
Choose 3 units from: Tourism/Hospitality/Event majors and/or: Electives

Year 3, Session 3 or Year 4, Session

MNG73005 -  Internship A Advanced Note 1
MNG73006 -  Internship B Advanced Note 1

Note 1:

Internship A and Internship B are both double-weighted units that are usually completed over a 14-week (450 hours) period after the completion of a minimum of 16 units, including MNG10476 Professional Development for the Workplace. All internship placements must be approved by the Work Integrated Learning Coordinator, prior to commencement.

Unit Code Unit Title Level of learning Notes

Core Units
ACC10707 Accounting and Finance for Business Introductory
COM00207 Communication in Organisations Introductory
ECO10250 Economics for Decision Making Introductory
LAW00150 Introduction to Business Law Introductory
MKT00075 Marketing Principles Introductory
MNG00114 Competitive Strategy Advanced
MNG00441 Hospitality Services Management Introductory
MNG10247 Managing Organisations Introductory
MNG10476 Professional Development for the Workplace Intermediate
MNG10714 The Human Resource Management Expert Practitioner Intermediate
MNG10720 Research for Business and Tourism Advanced
MNG73005 Internship A Advanced Note 1
MNG73006 Internship B Advanced Note 1
SOY00411 Tourism Theories and Practices Introductory

Majors

Unit Code Unit Title Level of learning Notes
HMS00423 Sustainable Tourism Intermediate
MKT00204 Special Interest Tourism Intermediate
MNG10696 International Tourism Destinations Intermediate
TRM20001 Tourist Behaviour and Interactions Intermediate
MKT01420 Convention and Exhibition Planning Intermediate
MKT00128 Tourism and Hospitality Sales and Promotion Intermediate
Select any two (2) units from Elective List.

Unit Code Unit Title Level of learning Notes
MKT00128 Tourism and Hospitality Sales and Promotion Intermediate
SCI00419 Food and Beverage Management Intermediate
MNG01222 Facility and Risk Management for Hospitality Operations Intermediate
MNG00135 Managing Rooms Division Operations Intermediate
MKT01420 Convention and Exhibition Planning Intermediate
TRM20001 Tourist Behaviour and Interactions Intermediate
Select any two (2) units from Elective List.

Unit Code Unit Title Level of learning Notes
MKT01420 Convention and Exhibition Planning Intermediate
MNG00421 Festival and Special Events Planning Intermediate
MNG10226 Event Operations Management Intermediate
MNG10228 Production Management for Conventions and Events Intermediate
SCI00419 Food and Beverage Management Intermediate
TRM20001 Tourist Behaviour and Interactions Intermediate
Select any two (2) units from Elective List.

Electives

Unit Code Unit Title Level of learning Notes
Select two (2) units from the following and/or any units from the Tourism Management, Hospitality Management and Event Management Majors:
BUS00211 The Casino, Club and Hotel Environment Intermediate
MNG10724 Coastal and Marine Tourism Intermediate
MNG10291 The Cruise Business Intermediate