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Global tourism and hospitality employers look for university graduates who possess the analytical, practical and employability skills needed for managerial positions. This major covers the key aspects required for managing diverse tourism and hospitality businesses including managing the service experience, marketing and communications, human resource management, travel, destination and visitor management, sustainable tourism development and strategic management. Students also choose a specialised unit in business events management, contemporary issues, business research and analytics and/or an international business study tour. The tourism and hospitality industries are dynamic and fast-paced. Graduates are presented with a wide variety of career options to choose from as the sector encompasses activities such as travel agency and tour operations, transportation, accommodation services, food and drink providers, retail, arts, cultural, business and recreation events and services. The size and potential of the sector means that employment opportunities and demand for qualified employees in Australia and worldwide is strong, and will grow as these service industries continue to expand. Graduates will gain the theoretical knowledge, practical skills, and essential competencies needed to succeed as a business professional and industry leader in contemporary tourism or hospitality organisations. Course Exclusion: This major cannot be studied under the Bachelor of Hospitality and Tourism Management.
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Tour Operator, Visitor Centre Manager, Theme Park Manager, Sustainable Tourism Operator, Tour Guide, Tourist Attraction Manager, Hospitality Services Manager, Hospitality or Tourism Business Manager
Career opportunities for graduates exist globally within a diverse range of tourism and hospitality businesses including, tour companies, travel agencies, visitor centres, hotels, theme parks and visitor attraction sites, convention centres, events companies, restaurants, cafes and bars. Within these types of businesses, students may be involved in the operations and management of tourism operations, visitor services, travel agencies, hospitality services, entertainment, gaming, conferences, events and banquets, sales and marketing or the hiring, training and supervising of staff.
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| TSM2111 | Introduction to Hospitality and Tourism | 15 |
| HOS2325 | Managing the Service Experience | 15 |
| MAN2145 | Human Resource Management | 15 |
| SPM2610 | Marketing and Communications for the Service Industries | 15 |
| TSM2650 | Travel, Destination and Visitor Management | 15 |
| TSM3610 | Sustainable Tourism Development | 15 |
| HOS3100 | Hospitality and Tourism Management | 15 |
| Plus 1 unit from: | ||
| TSM3105 ^ | Contemporary Issues in Tourism and Hospitality | 15 |
| TSM3500 ^ | Business Events Management | 15 |
| BUS3100 ^ | Business Research Practices | 15 |
| BUS3700 ^ | Business Study Tour | 15 |
Note: BUS3700 may not be offered every year and enrolment is by application only.
^ Core Option
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.
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