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Graduate Certificate in International Tourism and Hotel Management

Graduate Certificate

Course snapshot

Domestic snapshot

  • Course abbreviation

    GradCertIntTour&HotelMgt

  • Course code

    1004730

  • Credit points

    48

  • Equivalent units

    4

  • Indicative Fee

    Fee paying

Overview

A career in tourism is your passport to the world. From Paris to Rio, London to Tokyo, the US to the UAE and throughout Australia and almost all points beyond, the international tourism and hospitality industries are booming. Our six-month postgraduate program can help make you a part of this exciting sector.

The Graduate Certificate in International Tourism and Hotel Management enables you to understand the operation, needs, systems and theories in this thriving professional field.

It’s a program with a truly international flavour as you learn alongside students from diverse cultures and are taught by industry-connected educators who will share their vast knowledge and experience.

This degree is also a pathway to higher level studies. Graduates receive credit towards the Master of International Tourism and Hotel Management.

Course Learning Outcome

Make informed decisions and demonstrate an understanding of theoretical concepts in relation to a range of contexts

Investigate, critically analyse, synthesise complex knowledge in the field of tourism and hotel management

Review and interpret theoretical propositions, methodologies, conclusions and professional decisions.

Apply creative, strategic and critical thinking to specialist problem-solving and be adaptive to new circumstances

Generate and evaluate complex ideas and concepts at a practical level

Demonstrate substantial knowledge and understanding of ethical standards and professionalism

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

Act with integrity, responsibility and adaptability in professional practice

Contextualise substantial knowledge of recent developments in tourism and hotel management within local and international contexts

Demonstrate and apply specialised theoretical knowledge and professional skills

Utilize independent specialist learning skills, reflective practice, and a high level of information literacy skills for lifelong learning

Demonstrate specialist judgement in planning and decision making

Evaluate, analyse and theorise about developments that contribute to professional practice or scholarship

Transmit complex ideas clearly, coherently and effectively

Be self-aware and empathetic in professional practice

Demonstrate an understanding of team dynamics and reflect on ability to be an effective member of a team and/or community of practice

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

Review and analyse cultural, environmental and economic impacts

You will complete a core unit in management communication and choose three electives from units covering tourism planning, entrepreneurship, tourism and hospitality management, international tourism systems and contemporary issues in the sector.

Topics covered provide you with a foundational understanding of operational and management issues in the tourism and hotel sector relating to planning, sustainability, and social responsibility, as well as applied business and management skills. 

Location Teaching period UAC code QTAC code
Gold Coast Session 1, Session 2, Session 3 N/A N/A
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.

Entry requirements

Applicants for admission to candidature in the Graduate Certificate in International Tourism and Hotel Management may be selected where the applicant can demonstrate academic or professional standing considered by the School Board to be equivalent to the requirements of Rule 2 Section 3 of the University’s Rules Relating to Awards.

Credit for prior learning

Candidates for the Graduate Certificate of Tourism and Hotel Management may be granted advanced standing on the basis of relevant work experience or professional qualifications obtained through formal, non-formal or informal learning.

Course requirements

  1. To be awarded the Graduate Certificate in International Tourism and Hotel Management students must successfully complete 4 units (48 credit points) comprising:
    1. 1 core unit
    2. 3 elective units

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

Note 1
MNG81001 -  Management Communication Introductory
Choose 3 units from Electives

Unit Code Unit Title Available Credit points Level of learning Notes

Year 1, Session 1

Note 1
MNG81001 -  Management Communication Introductory
Choose 1 unit from Electives

Year 1, Session 2

Choose 2 units from Electives

Note 1:

It is recommended that students try to commence with Introductory level units, followed by Intermediate and Advanced level units. This may not always be possible as units in this program will be available at different locations and during different. Sessions throughout the year. Click the unit name to find out more information on where and when the unit is offered before enrolment.

Unit Code Unit Title Level of learning Notes

Core Units
MNG81001 Management Communication Introductory

Electives

Unit Code Unit Title Level of learning Notes
Select 3 (three) from the following:
MKT01760 Tourism Planning Environments Intermediate
MNG00314 Entrepreneurship and Innovation Advanced
MKT01907 Tourism and Hospitality Management Introductory
MKT01906 International Tourism Systems Introductory
MKT01762 Contemporary Hotel and Tourism Issues Introductory