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Bachelor of Hospitality and Tourism Management

The Bachelor of Hospitality and Tourism Management is a comprehensive degree that equips students for a career in the hospitality and tourism management sector. This industry is one of the world's fastest-growing and most in-demand fields.

Course Overview

This degree will provide students with an understanding of food and beverage management, sustainable tourism development, managing the service experience, business identity and protocols, the business environment, and data analytics. Students can also specialize by choosing a major in marketing, human resource management, international business, or events management.

Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) Level

This course has been accredited by ECU as an AQF Level 7 Bachelor Degree Award.

Course Code

The course code for the Bachelor of Hospitality and Tourism Management is K93.

Entry Requirements

• Academic Admission requirements:
  • Indicative ATAR: 70
  • ECU admission and English language requirements apply
  • Alternative admission requirements may include:
    • AQF Cert IV
    • Successfully completed 0.25 EFTSL of study at bachelor level or higher at an Australian higher education provider (or equivalent)
    • Undergraduate Certificate
    • Skills for Tertiary Admissions Test
    • University Preparation Course
    • Indigenous University Orientation Course
    • Experience Based Entry Scheme
• English Language requirements:
  • Year 12 English ATAR/English Literature ATAR grade C or better or equivalent
  • Special Tertiary Admissions Test
  • IELTS Academic Overall band minimum score of 6.0 (no individual band less than 6.0)
  • Successfully completed 1.0 EFTSL of study at bachelor level or higher in the UK, Ireland, USA, NZ, or Canada
  • University Preparation Course
  • Indigenous University Orientation Course
  • AQF Diploma, Advanced Diploma, or Associate Degree
  • Successfully completed 0.375 EFTSL of study at bachelor level or higher at an Australian higher education provider (or equivalent)
  • Other tests, courses, or programs defined on the English Proficiency Bands page

Fees

• Domestic students: estimated 1st year indicative fee AUD $17,400 (Commonwealth supported)
• International students: estimated 1st year indicative fee AUD $38,600

Duration

The course is available to study full-time or part-time, with a standard duration of 3 years full-time.

Availability and Campus

The course is available at the City Campus, Joondalup, South West, Sri Lanka, and Online, with varying availability for full-time and part-time study in each semester.

Course Structure

Students will complete 24 units consisting of 12 Core units plus a 4-unit Minor and an 8-unit Supplementary Program, which may consist of 1 x Major, 2 x Minors, or 8 x Elective units.

Majors

One or more of the majors in this course is externally recognized when studied within this course. Available majors include:

• Entrepreneurship
• Event Management
• Human Resource Management
• International Business
• Management
• Marketing
• Project Management

Course Notes

Internship Requirement

All students undertaking the Bachelor of Hospitality and Tourism Management will complete 80 hours of professional practice (SBL3800 Professional Practice) where they engage with industry and/or community partner(s) to practically apply their discipline learning.

Attendance Requirements

Students are required to attend host organizations to complete their learning in a work setting, with hours organized on an individual basis.

Clearances and/or Risk Management Protocols Required

Students must complete relevant risk management documentation prescribed by the work-integrated learning team, in accordance with ECU policy and procedures.

Professional Practice Rules

Students are expected to behave in a professional manner in their work setting and adhere to the host organization and/or industry's Code of Conduct.

Course Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the course, students will be able to:

1. Value professional behaviors and/or personal citizenship that reflect an appreciation of the interrelationship between business ethics and corporate social responsibility.
2. Apply broad and coherent knowledge to a range of business situations, incorporating international/global/cultural perspectives.
3. Access, analyze, and critically evaluate relevant information to solve challenging business problems systematically.
4. Generate creative ideas for business innovations that respond to opportunities and constant change.
5. Communicate business knowledge, concepts, and advice persuasively and clearly in both written and oral formats, using relevant technology.
6. Collaborate effectively in team settings to produce measurable outcomes.
7. Reflect on feedback and critique ones own performance in order to identify and plan opportunities for development.

Career Opportunities

Graduates will have career opportunities within a diverse range of global hospitality and tourism businesses, including hotels, resorts, tour companies, travel agencies, visitor centers, theme parks, visitor attraction sites, convention centers, events companies, restaurants, and cafes and bars. Possible future job titles include:

• Hotel Manager
• Resort Manager
• Food and Beverage Manager
• Front Office Manager
• Hotel Sales Manager
• Tour Operator
• Visitor Centre Manager
• Theme Park Manager
• Ecotourism Operator

Similar Courses to Consider

• Bachelor of Commerce (Tourism & Hospitality Management and International Hotel and Resort Management major)