Prerequisites: English, English as an Additional Language, Literature or English & Literature Extension (Units 3&4, C).
English Requirements
English language requirements apply to International applicants and other applicants whose previous study was undertaken in a language other than English. The minimum English language requirements for such applicants for entry to this program are as follows:
A minimum overall band score of 6.5 on IELTS (Academic) with no sub-score of less than 6.0
OR a minimum score of 575 on TOEFL
OR an internet-based (iBT) TOEFL score of 79 (no sub-score less than 19)
OR no score less than 3+ in each skill of the ISLPR (conducted by ISLPR Language Services only)
OR a minimum overall score of 176 (no score less than 169) on C1 Advanced (formerly Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English) or C2 Proficiency (formerly Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English)
OR an overall score of 58 in the Pearson Test of English (Academic) with no score less than 50.
English test results must be no more than two years old
In this degree, you will gain an in-depth understanding of the tourism sector, underscored by sustainability principles. You will develop core business skills in areas such as financial management, leadership, management, marketing and strategic management, and enhance these with an understanding of how to manage employment relations in a culturally diverse context.
Thanks to Griffith's close working relationship with the major hotel chains in South East Queensland and tourism operators, you will have the chance to gain knowledge from guest speakers and experience via a wide range of innovative work-integrated learning activities.
You will learn industry-standard systems and graduate with the skills and knowledge employers want, and be fully aware of the culture, service and competitive aspects of international tourism and hotel corporations.
Majors
Tourism Management
Hospitality Management
You can complement your studies with a second major in:
Event Management
Human Resource Management
Management
Marketing
Real Estate and Property
Sport Management
CRICOS CODE:080403G
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Year 1
You must complete the following courses (and you are advised to complete the Year 1 level courses before commencing your major):
Tourism Systems - 1006THS
Tourism, Travel and Technology - 1007THS
The Purpose of Business - 1004GBS
Engaging Australia and the Asia-Pacific - 1005GBS
Why Money Matters - 1006GBS
Business Decision-Making - 1008GBS
Interpreting Tourism Management Information - 2230THS
Language and Communication for Business and Commerce - 5901LHS (see Note 1)
OR
Elective
Note 1: Students required to complete 5901LHS will complete this course in their first trimester of study in place of an elective course.
Years 2 and 3
You must complete the following core courses:
Financial Management for Tourism and Hotels - 2120THS
Tourism and Hotel Economic Analysis - 3203THS
Managing Risk in Tourism, Events and Hospitality - 3201THS
Career Development - 3400THS
You must complete at least one of the following majors:
Tourism Management major
Hospitality Management major
You must complete one of the following options:
A second major
Listed electives and/or Free-choice electives
You will be prepared for work in a range of international tourism and hotel management roles, including in hotel and resort groups and the accommodation sector. You will also find opportunities in independent restaurants and internationally recognised chains, with entertainment and leisure providers, such as theme parks, with suppliers of goods and services to the hospitality industry, in airlines, and with local, state and federal tourism and regional planning authorities.
OSHC: 609 ($) AUD per year
