Bachelor of Tourism and Events

This Bachelor of Tourism and Events aims to enable students to examine issues, trends and approaches in the global tourism and events industry; development and planning that allow for the retention of the authentic character of a place and investigate the approaches required to best deal with opportunities and challenges presented in global tourism. This degree promotes and utilises strong links with the tourism and events industry to develop a critical and theoretical understanding of tourism and events as a global phenomenon and apply that understanding to international, national, regional and local circumstances by examining diverse industry practices in a range of contexts.

On completion of this degree students will be able to apply the appropriate knowledge, understanding, skills and attitudes for successful careers in the field of tourism and events and explain the concepts of tourism and events in an international context, and demonstrate a broad understanding of its role in relation to the arts, culture, environment and/or heritage of a place. This degree demonstrates a broad understanding of international trends in tourism and events and an awareness of the sustainable development of environments and management of heritage.

This degree prepares graduates for employment in a variety of positions in a highly dynamic and diverse international industry. Potential occupations may include tourism development officer, ecotourism manager and festivals and events coordinator; potential employers may include tour companies, museums and heritage sites and art galleries and exhibition centres.

Expand your career options by combining this degree with the following:

• Bachelor of Arts (SATAC code 214031)
• Bachelor of Business (SATAC code 214761)
• Bachelor of Business (Marketing) (SATAC code 224371)
• Bachelor of Languages (SATAC code 214921)

Combining degrees enables students to follow their interests and aspirations and enhance their career prospects by undertaking a second area of study in addition to their primary degree. Completing an approved combined degree option will normally add at least one extra year (full-time equivalent) to their studies. For example, students combining two three-year full-time equivalent degrees are normally able to complete both degrees in four years of full-time equivalent study. Students graduate with two degrees, expanding employment opportunities. Further information www.flinders.edu.au/study/explore/combined-degrees.