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Bachelor of Business in Tourism and Hospitality Management
Bachelors DegreeCourse snapshot
Domestic snapshot
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Start Date
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Duration
3 years full-time; 6 years part-time
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Location
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Placements
NA
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ATAR
65 / 14
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Inherent Requirements
NA
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Language Requirements
IELTS Overall Score
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Entry Requirements
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Course abbreviation
BBusTourHospMgt
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Course code
3007314
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Credit points
288
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Equivalent units
24
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Indicative Fee
Overview
The Bachelor of Business in Tourism and Hospitality Management prepares students with transferable skills for a career in a dynamic and diverse industry.
Core units comprise subjects in business operations, marketing, finance, human resources and regulation. Students may either choose from a range of industry-specific electives, or specialise with one of the following majors: event management, hospitality management or tourism management.
A compulsory internship is a key feature of this course and counts as four compulsory units of the degree. During this internship, students gather valuable industry experience, building their confidence and networks.
This course also offers an optional international exchange program for second-year students to study overseas.
| Graduate Attribute | Course Learning Outcome |
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| 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 14-week internship program, which counts as four core units of the degree, provides students with a block of practical workplace experience 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.
- Event management
- Hospitality management
- Tourism management.
| Location | Teaching period | UAC code | QTAC code |
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| 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:
- All core units; and
- one (1) major; or
- 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.
Entry requirements
English language requirements apply to International applicants and other applicants whose previous study was undertaken in a language other than English. The minimum English language requirements for such applicants for entry to this course are as follows
Language 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:
- All core units; and
- one (1) major; or
- 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 |
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Year 1, Session 3 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| MNG73005 - Internship A | Advanced | Note 1 | |||
| MNG73006 - Internship B | Advanced | Note 1 | |||
Note 1:
MNG73005 - Internship A and MNG73006 - 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.
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Core Units |
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| 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 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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