Bachelor of Tourism and Hospitality Management

Course Overview

The Bachelor of Tourism and Hospitality Management course is a fully accredited Australian higher education degree. The course aims to prepare you to be a competent, knowledgeable and professional candidate for a generalist, entry-level management position in either the tourism or hospitality industry. The Bachelor of Tourism and Hospitality Management course is designed with a strong emphasis on ‘client focus’ and adherence to principles of ethics and sustainability in the industry as part of their professional practice. The course also aims to create an industry professional who is versatile and adaptable with a diverse skill base and ability to adapt to an ever-changing business environment in an increasing global marketplace.

Course Description

The Bachelor of Tourism and Hospitality Management course will be conducted over eight trimesters, with three trimesters per academic year. Units will be taught concurrently within the trimester, with the course being completed in less than three years. The course has 24 units across eight trimesters offering units in Foundations of Business, Tourism and Hospitality Management, and Professional practice.

The course also requires you to complete a Work-Integrated Learning (WIL) unit of 150 hours placement in collaboration with industry, field trips and guest speakers from tourism and hospitality industries to complement the theoretical underpinnings of this course.

Course Structure

To be eligible for the award of Bachelor of Tourism and Hospitality Management, you must complete 24 units (consisting of 360 credit points) as prescribed below:

Foundations of Business

BIS101 Business Information Systems
MAN101 Introduction to Management
MRK101 Introduction to Marketing
ECO201 Foundations of Economics
HRM101 Introduction to HRM
ACC103 Accounting for Business Decisions 1

Introductory Tourism and Hospitality Industry

THI101 Introduction to Tourism and Hospitality
THI102 Tourism and Hospitality Markets

Tourism and Hospitality Management

THM 201 Food and Beverage Management
THM202 International Tourism and Hospitality Strategy and Management
THM203 Accommodation Management
THM204 Attraction and Event Management
THM301 Resort and Wellness Development and Management

Applied Tourism and Hospitality Industry Management

THA 201   Marketing for Tourism and Hospitality
THA202 Information Systems in Tourism and Hospitality
THA301 Revenue and Yield Management
THA 302 Research and Analysis for Tourism and Hospitality

Current issues in Tourism and Hospitality

THC201 Sustainable Operations and Destinations
THC202 Special Interest Tourism
THC301 Transport, Mobilities and Smart Cities
THC302 Current issues in tourism and hospitality
THC303 Gastronomic Tourism

Professional Practice

COM 101  Business Communication
THW301 Work Integrated Unit

Course sequence

The course has been carefully designed to allow you to incrementally develop knowledge and skills. More introductory features are covered in earlier stages of the course and there is an appropriate sequence of units which lead towards achievement of more advanced features in later stages.

The following table indicates the suggested sequence of units studied as well as relevant pre-requisites.

*Pre-requisite unit (PR): a unit that you must successfully complete before enrolling in a subsequent or related unit
*Co-requisite unit (CR): a unit that you must have successfully completed, or are studying at the same time with a related unit
*Internal Pre-requisite unit (IPR): Units internally set up as PRs to ensure students follow the course structure – DO NOT DISCUSS IPRs with students

FOR ENTRY INTO FIRST YEAR

You must :

• be at least 18 years old, AND
• have completed Year 12 or equivalent.

If you completed your secondary education overseas, which is equivalent to an Australian Senior Secondary Certificate of Education, you must also demonstrate an overall IELTS 6.0 (academic) with no skills band below 5.5.

Competency to IELTS 6.0 means that you have documentary evidence of having completed an IELTS exam at an official IELTS testing centre or an equivalent recognised English language test, within the 12 months prior to your proposed start date for the Bachelor’s Course and that you were given an overall score of 6 with no single band below 5.5 (see policy –  International Student Admission Policy).

 Applying for Credit Transfer

If you have completed prior tertiary studies, you may be eligible for some credit exemptions. For further information, please refer to our Awarding of Credit Policy.

1. Applicants with recent secondary education (within the last three years)

If you have recently completed your secondary education and meet the following criteria, you can apply for entry to this course.

 Admission Criteria

Evidence of successful completion of a Senior Secondary Certificate of Education to Year 12 or equivalent,* including Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in English (EAL) or 20 in any other English and an ATAR range from ‘no published ATAR’ to 60.

*This includes all Commonwealth, State and Territory final year secondary school certificates of education as well as an International Baccalaureate (IB).

Special admission course

Our special admission course covers a range of access and equity schemes that allow you if you are from participating schools or disadvantaged social, economic or cultural environments to receive additional consideration.

Special entry requirements

Demonstrated ability to undertake study at the required level.

Broadly relevant work experience (documented, e.g., CV), demonstrating a reasonable prospect of success; OR formal, informal, or partially completed, demonstrating a reasonable prospect of success; OR Written submission to demonstrate reasonable prospect of success.

2. Applicants with Vocational Education and Training (VET/TAFE) Study

If you have completed previous VET study and meet the following criteria, you can apply for entry to this course.

Admission Criteria

Full or partial completion of an Australian Advanced Diploma or Diploma (or equivalent) in any discipline.

OR

Full completion of a Certificate IV in a related discipline.

Special admission course

Our special admission course covers a range of access and equity schemes that allow you—if you are from participating schools or disadvantaged social, economic, or cultural environments—to receive additional consideration.

3. Applicants with Higher Education Study

If your highest level of study since leaving secondary education is a higher education course and meets the following criteria, you can apply for entry to this course.

Admission Criteria

Full   or   partial   completion   of   an   Australian   Higher    Education    award (or    equivalent). OR

Completion of two units of Higher Education studies. OR

Completion of a bridging or enabling course, such as a foundation course or equivalent.

Special admission course

Our special admission course covers a range of access and equity schemes that allow you—if you are from participating schools or disadvantaged social, economic, or cultural environments—to receive additional consideration.

4. Applicants with Work and Life Experience

If you have left secondary school more than three years ago and have not undertaken VET or higher education study since then can also apply for entry based on other evidence of academic capability judged to be equivalent, such as relevant work or life experience.

Admission criteria

Five years (minimum) work/life experience in Human Services or similar. OR

You have completed an Australian Senior Secondary Certificate more than two years ago. PLUS

Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in English (EAL) or 20 in any other English (or equivalent).

Special admission course

Our special admission course covers a range of access and equity schemes that allow you—if you are from participating schools or disadvantaged social, economic, or cultural environments—to receive additional consideration.

Applying for Credit Transfer

If you have completed relevant prior tertiary studies, you may be eligible for some credit exemptions. This is further outlined in the POLICY HE – Awarding of Credit.

Special Admission

Applicants who fall under the following categories will be encouraged to discuss their admission and course options with the admissions team prior to applying. Each application will be assessed on merit, and the applicant’s capacity to successfully complete the course will be carefully considered in this assessment. The categories include recognition as an Indigenous Australian, applicants whose school or home location is in rural or isolated areas, applicants with non-English-speaking background, applicants with difficult living circumstances that have affected their preparation for post-secondary study, applicants with disadvantaged financial background, and applicants with a disability or medical condition affecting their education.

(see policy – Higher Education International Student Admission).

Applying for Credit Transfer

If you have completed prior tertiary studies, you may be eligible for some credit exemptions. For further information, please refer to our Awarding of Credit Policy.

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this course, you will be able to:

1. Demonstrate an understanding of the fundamental principles of essential Hospitality and Tourism business functions,
2. Systematically review and critically evaluate research from a variety of sources to make informed judgements on options for innovatively solving a range of problems that arise in business contexts in Tourism and Hospitality.
3. Exhibit professional judgment in the selection and use of common business tools to support decision-making and project management in the context of Tourism and Hospitality organisations.
4. Critically review and adapt business theories in analysing contemporary business problems in a variety of domestic and international contexts whilst appreciating the value of intercultural settings.
5. Evaluate priorities and articulate key issues in complex business problems.
6. Develop an appreciation for the legal framework in which organisations and communities operate.
7. Communicate a range of business arguments by evaluating and implementing alternative communication strategies as appropriate to the audience.
8. Work collaboratively in diverse groups and transmit knowledge, skills and ideas to others in written and oral form.
9. Build on and continuously develop the ability to be critical and reflective learners, cognisant of new technologies.
10. Analyse situations and issues from multicultural, social and local perspectives to meet the needs of guests and employees and the local hosts and community.
11. Demonstrate an understanding of the ecologically fragile, sensitive, diverse and valuable environments which serve as the settings for much of Tourism and Hospitality
12. Demonstrate knowledge of and commitment to the principles of sustainability and ethics in Tourism and Hospitality organisations.

Career Opportunities

On successful completion of the course, the type of occupations that you may seek include :

• Café or Restaurant Manager
• Accommodation and Hospitality Manager
• Conference and Event Organiser
• Customer Service Manager
• Transport Company Manager
• Front Office Manager
• Facilities Manager
• Tourism Manager
• Tourism Product Development Manager
• Tour Operator
• Travel Agent

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Tuition Fee: $1,950 per unit x 24 units
Administration Fee: $200
Materials Fee: N/A

FEE-HELP

FEE-HELP is a loan scheme available to eligible full fee paying higher education students, which assists with the payment of part or all of their student contribution.

Update: Great News, the Australian government has temporarily suspended the 25% loan fee up until 30 June 2021.

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Tuition Fee: $2,250 per unit x 24 units
Administration Fee: $200
Materials Fee: N/A

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