Course overview
Combine your love of travel with a sharp business acumen to follow a career you're truly passionate about.
The Tourism & Hospitality Management major will equip you with knowledge of the major operational, managerial and strategic areas within the tourism and hospitality industries. You will gain skills to develop, operate, manage and market sustainable tourism products, experiences, businesses and destinations.
The course comprises 24 units including core business units, specialist units, elective units and a stream of Business Challenge units, which are designed to build your skills in critical thinking, academic writing, teamwork, problem solving, project management career preparedness, with an entrepreneurial mindset and global perspective. You can also complete a second major from 11 majors to broaden your career prospects. Work-Integrated Learning units are available and provide opportunities to apply learnings and enhance practical work skills preparing students for employment
The Tourism & Hospitality Management major will equip you with knowledge of the major operational, managerial and strategic areas within the tourism and hospitality industries. You will gain skills to develop, operate, manage and market sustainable tourism products, experiences, businesses and destinations.
The course comprises 24 units including core business units, specialist units, elective units and a stream of Business Challenge units, which are designed to build your skills in critical thinking, academic writing, teamwork, problem solving, project management career preparedness, with an entrepreneurial mindset and global perspective. You can also complete a second major from 11 majors to broaden your career prospects. Work-Integrated Learning units are available and provide opportunities to apply learnings and enhance practical work skills preparing students for employment
Course record
Career Opportunities
The type of careers this qualification leads to may include roles such as Accommodation Manager, Catering Manager, Hotel/Resort Manager, Public House Manager and Restaurant Manager.
Majors
Accounting (City Flinders), Accounting (Footscray Park), Banking and Finance (City Flinders), Event Management (Footscray Park), Financial Risk Management (City Flinders), Human Resource Management (Footscray Park), Information Systems Management (Footscray Park), International Trade (City Flinders), Management and Innovation (Footscray Park), Marketing (Footscray Park), Supply Chain and Logistics (City Flinders), Tourism and Hospitality Management (Footscray Park).
Entry requirements
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Standard entry
- Current Year 12 graduates Educational outcomes considered for selection Completion of an Australian Senior Secondary Certificate (VCE or equivalent). SEAS (Special Entry Access Scheme) Applicants who have experienced educational disadvantage are encouraged to apply for the Special Entry Access Scheme (SEAS). Depending on eligibility and your circumstances, a SEAS application may provide support for your course application. For further information go to Victoria University SEAS information and the Victoria University website Recent Year 12 graduates Educational outcomes considered for selection Completion of an Australian Senior Secondary Certificate (VCE or equivalent). VTAC Personal Statement Applicants who wish other criteria to be considered such as work/life experience or motivation to study should complete the VTAC Personal Statement. Supporting documentation should include a current resume and any other relevant evidence e.g. letter from employer, professional development activities etc. SEAS (Special Entry Access Scheme) Applicants who have experienced educational disadvantage are encouraged to apply for the Special Entry Access Scheme (SEAS). Depending on eligibility and your circumstances, a SEAS application may provide support for your course application. For further information go to Victoria University SEAS information and the Victoria University website Applicants with Higher Education study Entire academic record This course uses the entire academic record as part of its selection considerations. VTAC Personal Statement Applicants who wish other criteria to be considered such as work/life experience or motivation to study should complete the VTAC Personal Statement. Supporting documentation should include a current resume and any other relevant evidence e.g. letter from employer, professional development activities etc. Bridging and enabling courses Completion of a bridging or enabling course e.g. Foundation course or equivalent. Domestic applicants who have completed Foundations at VU (JYAC) will be guaranteed entry into this course. Higher Education studies Applicants must have successfully completed or partially completed an Australian Higher Education award (or equivalent) or successfully completed a single unit of Higher Education studies. SEAS (Special Entry Access Scheme) Applicants who have experienced educational disadvantage are encouraged to apply for the Special Entry Access Scheme (SEAS). Depending on eligibility and your circumstances, a SEAS application may provide support for your course application. For further information go to Victoria University SEAS information and the Victoria University website Applicants with VET study Entire academic record This course uses the entire academic record as part of its selection considerations. VTAC Personal Statement Applicants who wish other criteria to be considered such as work/life experience or motivation to study should complete the VTAC Personal Statement. Supporting documentation should include a current resume and any other relevant evidence e.g. letter from employer, professional development activities etc. VET studies Applicants must have successfully completed an Australian Advanced Diploma or Diploma (or equivalent) or the Certificate IV in Tertiary Preparation (or equivalent). SEAS (Special Entry Access Scheme) Applicants who have experienced educational disadvantage are encouraged to apply for the Special Entry Access Scheme (SEAS). Depending on eligibility and your circumstances, a SEAS application may provide support for your course application. For further information go to Victoria University SEAS information and the Victoria University website Applicants with work and life experience Entire academic record This course uses the entire academic record as part of its selection considerations. VTAC Personal Statement Applicants must demonstrate 5 years (minimum) work/life experience in business, commerce or a similar industry. Supporting documentation should include a current resume and any other relevant evidence e.g. letter from employer, professional development activities etc. Applicants without work/life experience or further study since leaving Senior Secondary School will be assessed on their Australian Senior Secondary (VCE or equivalent) results. SEAS (Special Entry Access Scheme) Applicants who have experienced educational disadvantage are encouraged to apply for the Special Entry Access Scheme (SEAS). Depending on eligibility and your circumstances, a SEAS application may provide support for your course application. For further information go to Victoria University SEAS information and the Victoria University website
English requirement
IELTS 6, no band below 6TOEFL iBT 60, no band below 18PTE Academic 50, no band below 50Cambridge C1 Advanced / C2 Proficiency 169, no band below 169
If the student's current English result is below the direct-entry requirement, consider the university's recognised English language pathway or ELICOS package. When the student successfully completes the approved pathway at the required level, the university may accept that pathway for English entry without requiring a new IELTS, TOEFL or PTE result. Always confirm exclusions for professional registration courses and the offer conditions.
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Campuses & intake dates
- Footscray ParkVIC

