IELTS total 6.0, reading 6.0, writing 6.0
TOEFL PBT : 550 with TWE of 4.5
TOEFL iBT: 60 with Reading and Writing not less than 18
Pearson PTE: 50 with Reading and Writing communicative scores not less than 50
Cambridge CAE/CPE : 169
Recent secondary education
Meet any prerequisite requirements with a minimum grade of C- or equivalent
AND
Qualify for the South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE), and achieved a competitive Selection Rank (ATAR), or
Complete secondary qualifications equivalent to SACE, or
Complete the International Baccalaureate Diploma with a minimum score of 24 points
Applicants who have not achieved the Selection Rank required for automatic selection may be selected for any remaining places based on the grades of their year 12 subjects.
OR
Higher education study
Complete or partly complete a recognised higher education program at a recognised higher education institution, or
Complete at least four Open Universities Australia (OUA) courses at undergraduate level or above
OR
Vocational Education and Training (VET)
Complete an award from a registered training organisation at Certificate IV or above
OR
Work and life experience
Qualify for Special Entry, or
Complete a UniSA Foundation Studies program or equivalent, or
Hold completed secondary qualifications equivalent to SACE obtained more than 2 years in the past
Enjoy a fast-paced career in the growing travel, tourism and event management industries.
Our respected business degrees provide a solid grounding in the essentials of global business, and with a specialisation in tourism and event management you’ll gain the skills and knowledge that employers highly value.
During your studies you will have opportunities to attend and critique events, volunteer at major events locally and overseas and undertake industry placements. You will graduate with solid theoretical grounding, industry knowledge and the management skills to enhance your career prospects across the diverse tourism, event and hospitality business sectors.
CRICOS CODE: 081139K
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Degree structure
FIRST YEAR
First Semester (Study Period 1, 2 or 3)
Understanding Travel and Tourism
Foundations of Event Management
Career Development in Business
Accounting for Business
OR
Quantitative Methods for Business
Second Semester (Study Period 4, 5 or 6)
Marketing Principles: Trading and Exchange
Elective
Business and Society
OR
International Study Tour
OR
Elective
Principles of Economics
SECOND YEAR
First Semester (Study Period 1, 2 or 3)
Management and Organisation
Service Management in Tourism, Events and Hospitality
Business Intelligence
Entrepreneurship for Social and Market Impact
Second Semester (Study Period 4, 5 or 6)
Experiential Product Design for Tourism, Events and Hospitality
Strategies for Events and Conventions
Business Law
Elective
THIRD YEAR
First Semester (Study Period 1, 2 or 3)
Destination Management
New Technologies in Tourism, Events and Hospitality
Elective
OR
International Elective
Second Semester (Study Period 4, 5 or 6)
Elective
Elective
Our quality teaching and experiences beyond the classroom will ensure you graduate career ready.
Careers to consider:
Attractions coordinator: conducting daily safety audits; enhancing guest experiences; providing leadership and direction to members in operations; promoting teamwork, and assisting teams in meeting quality and quantity standards
Business development manager: working to improve an organisation’s market position and financial growth; defining strategic goals, building customer relationships, identifying business opportunities, implementing marketing initiatives
Community development officer: maximising the use of local facilities through the development of programs, creating partnerships, and working with the community; developing initiatives for local residents to improve wellbeing and enhance quality of life
Destination marketing manager: leading the development, implementation, and evaluation of marketing campaigns to drive bookings of experiences and events; managing paid and organic digital marketing channels; collaborating with designers to produce creative materials; effectively managing all CRM campaigns to promote packages to new and existing tourism partners
Economic development officer: researching and monitoring the economic environment to identify and pursue investment attraction opportunities; forming strategic alliances and partnerships in order to strengthen the economy
Event manager or coordinator: using strong organisational and project management skills to deliver successful, cost-effective events; managing staff and suppliers; booking venues, facilities and equipment; marketing and promotion; analysis and reporting on event performance
Event sponsorship manager: coordinating sponsorship solicitation and fundraising efforts; meeting stakeholder needs; managing renewals and negotiations; overseeing communication with sponsors, aligning business and market needs; overseeing sponsorship strategies
Events and exhibitions coordinator: project managing and coordinating collection changeovers and exhibitions at arts organisations; managing contractors and budgets; collaborating with designers and liaising with artists
Festival organiser: logistical planning, organisation and execution of events; using creative ideas to promote festivals; ensuring budgetary considerations are fulfilled
Hotel manager: overseeing daily hotel operations; planning and supervising staff activities; ensuring the smooth and profitable running of business; strategic planning and reporting; communicating effectively with employees, customers and suppliers
Marketing manager: managing the promotion and positioning of a brand or product; raising brand awareness; creating marketing campaigns to increase sales; effectively communicating with internal and external stakeholders
Professional conference coordinator: liaising with contractors and suppliers; organising equipment and programmes; assisting on-site throughout the event; using strong organisational and managerial skills to ensure smooth execution conferences
Strategic partnerships manager: strengthening existing relationships; developing new partnerships; using strategic thinking to identify collaboration opportunities that benefit both parties
Tourism and hospitality business owner: overall management of strategy and operations relating to event planning, sales and marketing, lodging, and customer service; planning annual budgets and monitoring return on investment
Tourism development manager: conceptualising and implementing strategic plans to help drive tourism; engaging with community stakeholders to align development goals
Tourism experience planner: representing a particular community or destination develop enriching, meaningful experiences for visitors
Tourism policy planner: developing policy and research papers, major industry reports, submissions and responses; engaging with stakeholders such as industry and the general public and maintaining these networks; monitoring and reporting; developing government or stakeholder relations strategies
OSHC: 530 ($) per year
