The Bachelor of Tourism Management is designed to provide the theoretical knowledge and practical skills for a career in the tourism industry. Tourism is one of the fastest growing sectors of the economy, particularly in the Asia-Pacific region. One critical factor in sustaining growth in this sector is a competent workforce. This strong, industry-based course is designed to provide students with the essential knowledge, competencies and professional attitudes required by middle and senior levels of management in contemporary tourism or travel organisations. The course commences with an introduction to the tourism industry and focuses upon an application of the key aspects of planning and development, marketing, accounting, e-business systems, service management, event management, research methods, and business development. Specialist units focus upon eco-tourism, cultural tourism, eco-recreation and heritage interpretation, cruise ship tourism, special interest tourism, business events management, event operations management, contemporary issues and professional industry experience. This course also provides students with the opportunity to further specialise in various fields (such as hospitality management, event management, marketing, human resource management, or public relations) to give their studies a stronger industry focus in that area.

A Tourism Management degree offers career opportunities in management in the diverse areas of commercial tourism operators, visitor information services, tourist attractions and theme parks, event management companies, government departments, tourist resorts, voluntary agencies, retail travel/tour businesses and tour guide operators.

Standard University admission requirements apply.

The Bachelor of Tourism Management degree requires a minimum of 360 credit points (24 units) and normally requires three years of full-time study or the part-time equivalent.

The degree has the following main components:

1. a Core Program of 240 credit points (16 units); and
2. a Supplementary Program of 120 credit points (8 units) consisting of:

• an 8 unit major or supporting major;
• or a minor and electives;
• or two 4 unit minors;
• or 8 electives.

NOTE: All Bachelor of Tourism Management students must complete a minimum of 60 credit points (4 units) at third year level and no more than 150 credit points (10 units) at first year level.