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Bachelor of Sustainable Tourism

QTAC Code: 012071
Award Abbreviation: BSustTour
Duration: 3 years full-time or equivalent part-time
Total Units: 288
Recommended Prior Study: English and Maths
2003 OP Cut Off: OP-14 / Rank-69
CRICOS Code: 041907F

Program Structure

Core Courses

2 required courses:
COR109 Communication and Thought
COR110 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship

Introductory Courses

6 required courses:
BUS102 Economics for Business
BUS104 Managing the Organisation
ENP100 Introduction to Environmental Studies
ENP235 Regional Sustainability and the Ethics of Planning
SCI102 Biodiversity and Environment
SCI110 Research Design and Data Analysis

Sustainable Tourism Major Courses

12 required courses:
BUS105 Marketing Theory and Practice
ENP210 Planning Principles, Process and Law
ENP240 Interpretation: Environment, Heritage and Tourism
ENS221 Australian Vegetation
ENS222 Australian Wildlife
TSM210 Tourism Management
TSM211 Tourist Behaviour and Special Interests
TSM221 Tourism Policy, Planning and Development
TSM222 Ecotourism: a Sustainable Option?
TSM312 Sustainable Tourism
TSM313 Tourism, Technology and Innovation
TSM323 Practicum in Tourism

Elective Courses

Choose 4 elective courses suggested below:

Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences:
AUS235 Internship in Environment and Heritage
AUS265 Walking Sites: Cultural Heritage Tours
ENP255 Urbanism and Urban Design
SCS211 Green Justice: Environmental and Social Issues

Faculty of Science:

ENS232 Ecological Principles of Land and Water Management
ENS251 Environmental Monitoring
ENS271 Marine Dynamics
ENS272 Marine Ecology
ENS322 Evolutionary and Behavioural Ecology
ENS331 Sustainable Land Management
ENS351 Integrated Catchment Management
ENS352 Environmental Management Strategies
ENS361 Restoration Ecology
ENS371 Aquaculture
ENS372 Integrated Marine Systems

Faculty of Business:

BUS103 Business Law and Ethics
BUS107 Accounting for Non Accountants
BUS108 Introduction to Information and Communications Technology
IBS210 Principles of International Business
IBS220 Transnational Management
IBS310 International Marketing
MGT210 Project and Event Management
MGT310 Small Business Management and Entrepreneurship
MKG210 Consumer Behaviour
MKG211 Services Marketing
MKG220 Promotions Management
MKG221 Sport and Event Marketing

Course Substitution: The GO (Global Opportunities) Program

As part of their USC program, students may apply to participate in the GO Program to undertake courses with an overseas higher education provider

Program Requirements and Notes

  1. Please ensure prerequisites are met before enrolling.
  2. Students should seek course advice from the respective faculty in which their chosen minor is based.
  3. Refer to the Academic Rules.
  4. Refer to Explanation of Terms.
  5. Refer to Recommended Enrolment Pattern.

Enquiries

Faculty of Business
Tel: +61 7 5430 1221; Email: businessfaculty@usc.edu.au