Program summary

Program title: Bachelor of Business (Tourism, Leisure and Event Management)
Award abbreviation: BBus(TourLeis&EventMgt)
QTAC code: 012061 **
OP/Rank for 2010 entry: OP-17 / Rank-66
Duration: 3 years full-time or equivalent part-time
Commence: Semester 1 or Semester 2
Recommended prior study: English; Maths A, B or C
Fee type 2010: Commonwealth supported places, visiting non-award domestic places, international fee-paying places
Total units: 288
USC program code: BU362
CRICOS code: 066415J. Only a full-time option is available to international students on a Student Visa.

** Students may choose to complete the core and foundation courses at either the USC Noosa Centre or on campus. The remainder of the degree is completed on campus. The option to study at Noosa is not available to international students on a Student Visa.

Highlights

• Learn how to deliver interesting and innovative leisure experiences
• Develop skills in the allied areas of communication, creativity and culture
• Opportunity to gain practical industry experience with a semester-long internship

The tourism, leisure and events industries employ thousands of people in a diverse range of roles, both within Australia and overseas.

In this program you learn tourism, leisure and event management skills while gaining broad business knowledge through foundation courses in accounting, economics, marketing, and management. Tourism courses cover event management, tourism management, tourist behaviour, sustainable tourism, tourism, technology and innovation, and policy, planning and development. Courses link with the tourism industry, with guest speakers, field visits and other industry activities. By undertaking an internship in leading organisations, you apply learning and theory to develop your practical skills.

Career opportunities

Managerial positions in leisure centres, tour operations, resorts and recreation, sports facility management, event coordination, marketing and public relations, policy and planning.

Professional recognition

Graduates may become members of the Australian Tourism Research Institute; Pacific Area Travel Association; Ecotourism Association of Australia; the Council on Hotel, Restaurant and Institutional Education.

Program structure

Core courses

Select 2 courses from:
COR109 Epidemiology and Biostatistics
COR110 Communication and Thought
COR111 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship

Business foundation courses

9 required courses:
BUS101 Environment, Technology and Sustainability
BUS102 Applied Research Methods
BUS103 Economics for Business
BUS104 Business Law and Ethics
BUS105 Management and Organisational Behaviour
BUS106 Marketing Theory and Practice
BUS108 Accounting for Business
BUS211 Introduction to Informatics
BUS320 Strategic Management

Tourism, Leisure and Event Management major courses

7 required courses:
TSM102 Corporate Governance and Social Responsibility
TSM211 Introduction to Tourism, Leisure and Events
TSM221 Tourism, Leisure and Special Interests
TSM223 Policy and Planning for Tourism and Leisure
TSM313 Sustainable Tourism, Leisure and Event Management
TSM314 Technology and Innovation in Tourism, Leisure and Events
TSM315 Event Management

Elective courses

Select 6 advanced courses, which may comprise a 4 course minor and 2 electives, or 6 electives (up to 6 electives may be chosen from the faculties of Business, Arts and Social Sciences or Science, Health and Education).

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. All students must complete a minimum of 24 courses including core courses, in the Bachelor of Business.
2. Refer to the policies, rules, plans and procedures.
3. Refer to explanation of terms.
4. International students need to refer to the University's English language proficiency requirements.
5. Only a full-time study option is available to international students on a Student Visa.
6. Refer to the recommended enrolment patterns. For previous recommended enrolment patterns refer to the relevant archived Student Handbook.
7. Courses within this program are assessed using a variety of assessment methods including essays, seminar presentations, reports, in-class tests, and examinations.

Enquiries

How to apply

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

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