The entry requirements differ from country to country but in general applicants must have satisfactorily completed 12 years of schooling or equivalent
Successful completion of the James Cook University Foundation Program will also satisfy the entry requirement.
Applicants of non-English speaking backgrounds must meet the English language proficiency requirements of IELTS 6 (no component lower than 6.0) / TOEFL (Internet Based) 74 (no component less than 18) / Pearson PTE Academic 52 (no component less than 52); or
Satisfactory completion of James Cook University Singapore English Language Preparatory Program (ELPP); or
Successful completion of other qualifications completed in English Language deemed comparable to Australian standards within the last two years assessed on a case-by-case basis.
Pre-requisite
Successful completion of English Language subject or any language rich subject deemed comparable to Australian standards on a case-by-case basis which includes GCE A level Grade D or higher in English or any language rich subject, GCE AS level Grade C or higher in English or any language rich subject, or GCE O level Grade C or higher in English subject.
Advanced Standing
Advanced standing of up to 8 subjects will be granted upon successful completion of James Cook University Diploma of Higher Education (Business Studies) program.
Credit exemption may be granted for students with tertiary qualifications from recognised institutions on a case-by-case basis.
Attendance Requirements
International students holding a valid Student's Pass are required to attend at least 90% of scheduled classes per month. Failure to attend classes is a breach of the student visa conditions. Being absent from classes for a continuous period of seven days or more, or attendance falling below 90% without valid reasons will result in the student needing to surrender their Student's Pass for cancellation.
With this business degree in Hospitality and Tourism Management, you will be equipped with skills that meet the demands of business including developing communication and engagement skills, building networks, adopting a commercial mindset, understanding project management and mastering critical thinking and problem solving.
Hospitality and Tourism are inseparable. This business course is your chance to work in an exciting people focused field while enjoying international career opportunities in the hospitality and tourism industry.
The combination of tourist behavior and destination management with the operational aspects of hospitality gives you broad skills and a strong overview of an industry that is an important and growing contributor to tropical economies, there and overseas.
The course includes the standard core subjects. These subjects are then complemented by specialist topics in tourism and leisure management, conference and events management, visitor and crowd behavior management, destination management and planning, hospitality operations management, club and gaming management, and hospitality.
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Course Structure
3 trimesters per year (normally 4 subjects per trimester)
Core Subjects
*where applicable
Accounting for Decision Making
Principles of Economics
Principles of Data Analysis for Business
Introduction to Management Concepts and Application
Business Communication
Marketing Matters
Business Law
plus one of the following Work Integrated Learning Capstone Subjects:
Professional Internship*
Multidisciplinary Project
Independent Project
In the JCU Bachelor of Business, students conclude their studies with a core Work Integrated Learning (WIL) experience that connects them with the business community, enabling them to demonstrate their graduate skills to potential employers.
To be eligible to apply for WIL, students must successfully complete prescribed online career development modules and quizzes throughout the degree to better prepare them for their WIL experience
Majors
(8 subjects)
Tourism and Leisure Management
Conference and Events Management
Evidence Based Business Decision-Making
Hospitality, Cultures and People
Visitor and Crowd Behaviour Management
Club and Gaming Management
Hospitality Operations Management
Destination Management and Planning
Minor (4 subjects from one of the following areas)
Management
As a graduate, you will be able to work in the tourism sector and in the expanding services sector. There is also opportunity in hotel, restaurant, casino, and club management.
Fee Protection Scheme (FPS) Insurance: The premium is currently 0.52% of the sum of all fees per year subject to a minimal fee of S$10.70
