QTAC Code: 511644 FT
OP/Rank for 2004 Entry: OP-14 / Rank-71
Duration: 3 years full-time
Total Units: 288 units (normally 24 courses) being 192 units (16
courses) completed at the University of the Sunshine Coast and 96
units Advanced Standing (equal to 8 courses) upon completion of the
Diploma at the Cooloola Sunshine Institute of TAFE (CSIT)
Recommended Prior Study: English and Maths
Campus: USC Sippy Downs and CSIT Mooloolaba
CRICOS Code: 033399K/033993C
This full-time program commences in Semester 1 each year.
Teaching Mode
There are different teaching modes between the CSIT Diploma modules and the University's Bachelor of Business courses. Diploma modules are face-to-face teaching with performance based assessment. The University's Bachelor of Business courses have 3 or 4 hours of contact per course per week, generally in the mode of a 1 hour lecture and 2 hour tutorial, with students completing a further 6-7 hours of self-directed learning per course per week. The self-directed learning consists of readings, research, assignments and other assessment items.
Program Structure
Diploma of Event Management with Honours
CSIT modules required for the Diploma of Event Management with
Honours include:
- Develop event concept, proposals, bids and programs
- Develop legal and business practices
- Develop sponsorship plans
- Events industry technology
- Leadership and management and workplace relations
- Office operations
- Organise in-house functions and outdoor events
- Select event venues and sites
Multiple modules are undertaken in each of the above areas. For
information on the specific modules for this program refer to the
student information provided by CSIT.
Bachelor of Business (Tourism)
Students successfully completing Diplomas at CSIT are eligible
to apply for Advanced Standing towards their program at the
University of the Sunshine Coast. Advanced Standing for the Diploma
of Event Management with Honours is currently assessed as 8 courses
towards a Bachelor of Business (Tourism) program. The 8 courses
are:
BUS104 Managing the Organisation
BUS105 Marketing Theory and Practice
HRM210 Managing Human Resources
5 x General Electives
The remaining 16 courses required to complete the Bachelor of Business are:
Core Courses
The lectures are at the University's Sippy Downs campus and the
tutorials are at the CSIT Mooloolaba campus.
2 required courses:
COR109 Communication and
Thought
COR110 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship
Introductory Courses
4 required courses:
BUS101 Applied Research
Methods
BUS102 Economics for Business
BUS103 Business Law and Ethics
BUS108 Introduction to Information and Communication Technology
Plus - choose 1 course from:
BUS106
Introductory Accounting
BUS107 Accounting for Non-Accountants
Advanced Courses
7 required courses:
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
Plus - choose 1 course from:
IBS321
International E-Business Marketing Strategy
MGT210 Project and Event Management
MKG211 Services Marketing
MKG221 Sport and Event Marketing
ENP240 Interpretation: Environment, Heritage and Tourism
Elective Courses
Choose 2 advanced level Business courses
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
- No more than 10 introductory level courses are to be completed, including Core Courses, in the Bachelor of Business.
- Refer to the Academic Rules.
- Refer to Explanation of Terms.
- Refer to Recommended Enrolment Pattern.
Enquiries
CSIT
Ms Heather McLaren
Tel: +61 7 5459 3159
Email: heather.mclaren@det.qld.gov.au
University of the Sunshine Coast
Faculty of
Business
Tel: +61 7 5430 1221
Email: businessfaculty@usc.edu.au