Edith Cowan University
Bachelor of Hospitality and Tourism Management
Joondalup, Australia
DURATION
6 Semesters
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
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EARLIEST START DATE
Jul 2024
TUITION FEES
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STUDY FORMAT
Distance Learning, On-Campus
Introduction
This degree will equip you for a career in the hospitality and tourism management sector – one of the world’s fastest growing and in demand industries.
You’ll gain an understanding of food and beverage management, sustainable tourism development, managing the service, experience, business identity and protocols, the business environment, and data analytics. You can also specialise by choosing a major in marketing, human resource management, international business or events management.
This course will introduce you to industry standard technology and will give you an international and cultural perspective about the industry. Ready to graduate with the essential skills to succeed in middle and senior levels in hospitality and tourism management.
Career Opportunities
Career Opportunities
Career opportunities for graduates exist within a range of hospitality and tourism businesses, including tour companies, travel agencies, cruise ships, visitor centres, theme park and visitor attraction sites, convention centres, events companies, hotels and resorts, restaurants, cafes and bars. Within these types of organisations, the role may involve managing aspects of tours and site visits, entertainment, conferences and events, food and beverage service, sales and marketing or hiring, training and supervising staff.
Possible future job titles
Tour Operator, Visitor Centre Manager, Theme Park Manager, Cruise Ship Supervisor, Eco-tourism Operator, Tour Guide, Tourist Attraction Manager, Retail Travel and Tour Operation Manager, Events Coordinator, Conference Coordinator.
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Program Outcome
Course Learning Outcomes
- Apply broad and coherent knowledge to a range of business situations, incorporating international/global/cultural perspectives.
- Access, analyse and critically evaluate relevant information to solve challenging business problems systematically.
- Communicate business knowledge, concepts and advice persuasively and clearly in both written and oral formats, using relevant technology.
- Collaborate effectively in team settings to produce measurable outcomes.
- Generate creative ideas for business innovations that respond to opportunities and constant change.
- Reflect on feedback and critique one’s own performance in order to identify and plan opportunities for development.
- Value professional behaviours and/or personal citizenship that reflect an appreciation of the interrelationship between business ethics and corporate social responsibility.