Bachelor of Business in Tourism and Hospitality Management

Bachelor's degree

In Southport (Australia)

£ 10,622.83 + VAT

*Indicative price

Original amount in AUD:

$ 20,560

Description

  • Type

    Bachelor's degree

  • Location

    Southport (Australia)

The Bachelor of Business in Tourism and Hospitality Management prepares students for a career in tourism and hospitality, providing a thorough understanding of tourism and hospitality management underpinned by core business skills.
This course combines a rigorous and contemporary curriculum with practical industry-based experience and the opportunity to develop professional networks. Students will graduate with the skills and knowledge sought after by tourism and hospitality employers both in Australia and overseas.
There are two pathways within this course. Students can either study elective units from a broad range of industry-specific topics (such as international destination management, cruise tourism, coastal and marine tourism, food and beverage management, event management, gaming management and sport tourism), or select one of three majors.
This course offers an optional international exchange program for second year students to study overseas.
Career opportunities
Professional positions in the tourism and hospitality industries, government agencies and other associated services; hotel and resort management; club and gaming operations and management; restaurant and catering management; tourism destination planning and marketing; tourism policy development; ecotourism; sport tourism; visitor management; tourism retail management; and theme parks or other tourism attractions.
Professional placement
An internship program, which counts as four core units of the degree, provides students with a block of practical workplace experience during their final study session that involves working in a hospitality, event or tourism organisation in Australia or overseas.
Major areas of study
The Hotels and Resorts major aims to equip students with the knowledge and skills to successfully work in a hospitality organisation or operation. Students study contemporary trends in the industry, and the political and cultural factors that shape the way hospitality...

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Southport (Australia)
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Lismore, NSW 2480

Start date

On request

About this course

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Subjects

  • Tourism
  • Hospitality
  • Tourism and Hospitality
  • Tourism Hospitality
  • Hospitality Management
  • Tourism Hospitality Management
  • International
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Course programme

Hotels and Resorts Tourism Health and Wellness Please note: some units in these majors may only be available to study by distance education. Advanced standing Your previous learning experiences relevant to one or more units in this course may help you reduce the duration of your degree. Recognition of formal and non-formal learning Credit may be awarded to a student for formal learning (gained through full or partial achievement of an accredited qualification or course) or non-formal learning (that takes place through a non-accredited course or program of learning) completed at Southern Cross University or in other learning settings in Australia and/or overseas. Recognition of informal learning Credit may be awarded on the basis of current informal learning (that takes place through work, social, family or leisure activities). To help you identify how much credit you may receive for your related prior learning visit SCU Pathways. An application for advanced standing must be submitted so we can assess your prior learning. Please apply for advanced standing at the same time as you apply for admission into this course, because the amount of credit awarded will determine the sequence of units you will study. course structure MySCU is a student's point of entry to a range of online services and resources that support study and student life. The portal includes unit learning sites and information sites where students can access resources, communication tools and useful links that are integral to their studies. The web-based study environment Blackboard Learn delivers an advanced online learning environment for students and lecturers to communicate and collaborate through virtual meeting spaces, classrooms, and discussion boards. They can share files, presentations and applications. If a tutorial or lecture is recorded, students can view it afterwards. Learning materials include the provision of unit information guides, study guides and readings. Students may need to purchase or access prescribed text books. The SCU Library provides a wide range of services that include face-to-face and online help, and access to print and electronic resources. To find out more, see the Library Toolbox. The Academic Skills team supports student learning by offering online and on-campus academic skills workshops, email, phone, and one-on-one support. Course structure See the University’s Rules Relating to Awards, in conjunction with the Specific Award Rules listed below. Table of contents Course requirements Schedule of units Course progressions Course requirements To be eligible for the award of Bachelor of Business in Tourism and Hospitality Management, a candidate shall successfully complete not less than twenty-four (24) units (288 credit points) comprising: all units listed in Part A; and eight (8) units from one of the majors under Part B; or six (6) units from one of the majors under Part B and two (2) elective units from the University-wide offerings; or eight (8) units from Part C; or six (6) units from Part C and two (2) elective units from the University-wide offerings. To be eligible for the award of Associate Degree of Business in Tourism and Hospitality Management, a candidate shall successfully complete not less than sixteen (16) units (192 credit points) comprising: eight (8) units listed in Part A; and eight (8) units from either Part B or C, excluding MNG73005 and MNG73006. A candidate who, while enrolled in the Bachelor of Business in Tourism and Hospitality Management, may elect to be awarded the Associate Degree of Business in Tourism and Hospitality Management following withdrawal from the Bachelor Degree. Schedule of units Part A ACC10707 - Accounting for Business COM00207 - Communication in Organisations ECO10250 - Economics for Decision Making LAW00150 - Introduction to Business Law MKT00075 - Marketing Principles MNG00114 - Competitive Strategy MNG00441 - Hospitality Services Management MNG10247 - Managing Organisations MNG10476 - Professional Development for the Workplace MNG10714 - The Human Resource Management Expert Practitioner MNG10720 - Research for Business and Tourism MNG73005 - Internship A Note 1 MNG73006 - Internship B Note 1 SOY00411 - Tourism Theories and Practices Part B Health and Wellness Major Hotels, Resorts and Gaming Management Major Tourism Major Part C Course progressions Students should use course progression information to select units specific to their course and enrol in these units using My Enrolment. Tourism Major Hotels, Resorts and Gaming Management Major Health and Wellness Major Elective Option Notes Note 1: Internship A and Internship B are both double-weighted units that are usually completed over a 14-week (450 hours) period after the completion of a minimum of 16 units including the Professional Development for the Workplace unit (MNG10476). All internship placements must be approved by the Work Integrated Learning Coordinator, prior to commencement. Note 2: These units allow students to undertake an international exchange usually in their 2nd year of study. Interested students must seek advice on how exchange units may correspond to their course structure before applying through the International Office. Top Domestic students International students Confirm you meet the entry requirements including English language and academic entry and any specific pre-requisites. Apply Online Southern Cross University accepts applications directly through the International Application for Admissions form or via our online application services. Additional information on how to apply is available at SCU International. Please note applicants from some countries need to go through an Education Agent.

Bachelor of Business in Tourism and Hospitality Management

£ 10,622.83 + VAT

*Indicative price

Original amount in AUD:

$ 20,560