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33F Bachelor of Tourism

Tourism is one of the world’s most important industries for the 21st Century, and it is an industry with long term growth prospects worldwide. This specialist Tourism degree will provide you with the essential knowledge and expertise required to succeed in the industry, and is suited to students who are interested in the challenges of a global and dynamic industry.

A core curriculum of fundamental tourism units is combined with the study of specialist areas such as History and Heritage, Sustainable Tourism, Interpretation for Tourism and Destination Management to provide students with a broad and applicable set of skills for a variety of exciting roles in tourism. Students also have the opportunity to study specific topics such as the environmental, economic and cultural benefits of tourism, and its development for all stakeholders.


Career Opportunities

Many areas for careers in tourism are well established including those in niche areas as well as those in global organisations. These include, but are not limited to: ecotourism, sport and adventure, events and festivals, business and conventions, rural and regional tourism, and the hospitality industry including hotels, airlines and cruise ships. Advisory roles in policy and planning are also potential careers. Opportunities for graduate employment with a degree in Tourism are diverse and available in both the public and private sectors. Some of the career options available include:

Entrepreneurial Tourism Operator
Destination Manager
Cultural Services Manager
Natural Resources Management Adviser
Tourism Development Manager
Regional Development Consultant
Policy and Planning Adviser
Tourism Specialist (Cultural, Nature- Based, Marine, Ecotourism)
Guidebook Author
Interpretation Professional
Marketing and Communications
Manager
Ecotourism Developer
Tour Guide
Events and Conventions Manager
Hotel / Resort and Food Service Administration
Property Development


Course Units - taught through This School

Unit CodeUnit Title
BMA104Principles of Tourism
BMA105Tourism Practices
BMA106Tourism Geography
BMA205Business Research Methods
BMA207Sustainable Tourism
BMA209International Issues in Tourism
BMA210Interpretation for Tourism
BMA307Sustainable Tourism
BMA309International Issues in Tourism
BMA310Interpretation for Tourism
BMA311Destination Planning
BMA312Tourism Project

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