Unit Set Information

Tourism and Hospitality Management Major

Effective from 01-JAN-2025 : Code MABUUU

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, social media marketing, 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, marketing 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.

Disclaimer

This unit set information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester. In particular please check the unit and unit set offerings, as these differ according to course delivery location.

This Major can be studied in the following courses:

Mode of Delivery

On Campus at Joondalup
Online

Unit Set Coordinator

Dr Joanna PEARCE

Learning Outcomes

  1. Engage in ethical and socially responsible behaviour.
  2. Apply broad knowledge and diverse perspectives in tourism and hospitality management contexts.
  3. Solve complex tourism and hospitality management problems with critical thinking.
  4. Generate innovative and creative ideas in tourism and hospitality management contexts.
  5. Communicate effectively in tourism and hospitality management contexts.
  6. Collaborate effectively as a member of a team.
  7. Reflect on experiences for personal and professional development.

Related Careers

Tour Operator, Visitor Centre Manager, Theme Park Manager, Sustainable Tourism Operator, Tour Guide, Tourist Attraction Manager, Hospitality Services Manager, Hospitality, Business Manager, Tourism Business Manager

Employment Opportunities

There are opportunities across a diverse range of global hospitality and tourism businesses, including hotels, resorts, tour companies, travel agencies, visitor centres, theme parks, visitor attraction sites, convention centres, events companies, restaurants, and cafes and bars. You could be involved in the operations and management of accommodation provision and servicing, food and beverage services, entertainment, gaming, conferences, events and banquets, tourism operations, visitor services, sales and marketing, and the hiring, training and supervising of staff.

Major Structure

Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
TSM2111Introduction to Hospitality and Tourism15
HOS2325Managing the Service Experience15
MAN2145Human Resource Management15
MKT2805Social Media Marketing15
TSM2650Travel, Destination and Visitor Management 15
TSM3610Sustainable Tourism Development15
HOS3100Hospitality and Tourism Management15
Plus 1 unit from:
TSM3105 ^Contemporary Issues in Tourism and Hospitality 15
TSM3500 ^Business Events Management15
MKT3820 ^Marketing Analytics15
BUS3700 ^Business Study Tour15

Note: BUS3700 may not be offered every year and enrolment is by application only.

^ Core Option


Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)

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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