The Bachelor of Hospitality and Tourism Management prepares competent graduates for careers in the hospitality, travel and tourism industries. It has been designed to give students a solid foundation to both disciplines in order to prepare them for leadership in these areas.  Increasingly, employers prefer university graduates with analytical as well as practical skills for management positions.

The degree comprises of a foundation of core business units, as well as specialist streams in both hospitality and tourism. In addition it has two ‘industry smart’ units which equip students with both industry knowledge and industry practice. Students completing the course should have acquired the necessary knowledge and generic skills to launch themselves into an exciting career in hospitality and/or tourism, one of the fastest growing sectors of the economy.

Admission to the Bachelor of Hospitality & Tourism Management degree at Joondalup is competitive.  Meeting minimum admission requirements does not guarantee enrolment.

1.1 Special Admission Requirement

Applicants are expected to have studied mathematics at year 12 or equivalent.  Students without sufficient background in mathematics may be invited to complete Business Mathematics.

This unit does not contribute to course credits.

1.2 Advanced Standing

Students who have completed equivalent units at another institution may apply for exemptions from those units.  The Policy on Exemptions is contained in the Edith Cowan University (Admission, Enrolment and Academic Progress) Rules.  The procedure for applying for exemptions in the Faculty is available on request.