NO NEW ENROLMENTS IN THIS PROGRAM
QTAC code: 511654 FT
OP/Rank for 2004 entry: OP-15 / Rank-67
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 Sunshine Coast Institute of TAFE (SCIT)
Recommended prior study: English and Maths
Campus: USC Sippy Downs and SCIT Mooloolaba
CRICOS code: 033399K/033993C
Teaching mode
There are different teaching modes between the SCIT 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 Tourism (Operations Management)
CSIT modules required for the Diploma of Tourism (Operations Management) include:
- Business practices
- Leadership and management
- Legal and financial knowledge for business compliance
- Office operations
- Sales operations
- Ticketing travel bookings
- Travel industry technology
- Workplace relations
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 SCIT.
Bachelor of Business (Tourism)
Students successfully completing Diplomas at SCIT are eligible to apply for advanced standing towards their program at the University of the Sunshine Coast. Advanced standing for the Diploma of Tourism (Operations Management) is currently assessed as 8 courses towards a Bachelor of Business (Tourism) program. The 8 courses are:
BUS104 Managing the Organisation
BUS107 Accounting for Non-Accountants
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 SCIT Mooloolaba campus.
2 required courses:
COR109 Communication and Thought
COR110 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship
Introductory courses
The lectures and tutorials are at the University's Sippy Downs campus.
4 required courses:
BUS101 Applied Research Methods
BUS102 Economics for Business
BUS103 Business Law and Ethics
BUS108 Introduction to Information and Communication Technology
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 select 1 course from:
IBS321 Global E-Business
MGT210 Project and Event Management
MKG211 Services Marketing
MKG221 Sport and Event Marketing
ENP240 Interpretation: Environment, Heritage and Tourism
Elective courses
Select 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.
Enquiries
Sunshine Coast Institute of TAFE (SCIT)
Tel: +61 7 5459 3000
Email: sct.information@det.qld.gov.au
Refer to the SCIT website
University of the Sunshine Coast
Faculty of Business
Tel: +61 7 5430 1221
Email: businessfaculty@usc.edu.au