Develop tourism management and event marketing skills that could lead to careers across Australia and overseas.
Gain broad business knowledge through foundation courses in accounting, economics, marketing and management. Tourism courses cover event management, tourism management, tourist behaviour, ecotourism, sustainable tourism, technology and innovation, and policy, planning and development. Courses link with the tourism industry, with guest speakers, field visits and other industry activities. Undertake an internship with tourism providers to apply theory and develop practical skills.
- Only a full-time option is available to international students on a Student visa. Online programs are not available to Student visa holders.
- * Estimated tuition fees are based on 2025 rates. Refer to international fees for more information.
- Not all majors/minors and elective options are available at every campus. You should refer to the What Can I Study tab, and the proposed study sequence for your chosen campus and intake for further information.
- * Campus note: Students may choose to complete some of the core and foundation courses at either the USC Noosa Centre or at Sippy Downs. The remainder of the degree is completed at Sippy Downs. The option to study at Noosa is not available to international students on a Student visa.
- # Prerequisite: Students must have successfully completed a Diploma in Events, Diploma in Tourism or a Diploma in Hospitality through a nationally recognised training organisation within the last 10 years.
- * Campus note: Students may choose to complete some of the core and foundation courses at either the USC Noosa Centre or at Sippy Downs. The remainder of the degree is completed at Sippy Downs. The option to study at Noosa is not available to international students on a Student visa.
- # Prerequisite: Students must have successfully completed a Diploma in Events, Diploma in Tourism or a Diploma in Hospitality through a nationally recognised training organisation within the last 10 years.
Gain broad business knowledge through foundation courses in accounting, economics, marketing and management. Tourism courses cover event management, tourism management, tourist behaviour, ecotourism, sustainable tourism, technology and innovation, and policy, planning and development. Courses link with the tourism industry, with guest speakers, field visits and other industry activities. Undertake an internship with tourism providers to apply theory and develop practical skills.
Career opportunities
Managerial positions in leisure centres, tour operations, resorts and recreation, sports facility management, event coordination, marketing and public relations.
Membership
Australian Tourism Research Institute; Pacific Area Travel Association; Ecotourism Association of Australia; the Council on Hotel, Restaurant and Institutional Education.
Program structure
Program requirements
In order to graduate you must:
- Complete 2 core courses.
- Complete 8 required introductory (100 level) courses.
- Complete 8 required advanced (200/300 level) courses.
- Complete 6 advanced (200/300 level) elective courses.
- (Optional) Use electives to complete a minor (4 courses) to supplement the required major.
- Complete no more than 10 introductory level courses, including core courses.
- Complete no more than 6 courses from the Faculty of Science, Health, Education and Engineering.
- Register any selected Majors or Minors with Student Administration.
Program notes
- Completing this program within the specified (full-time) duration is based on studying 48 unit points per semester (normally 4 courses).
- Courses within this program are assessed using a variety of assessment methods including essays, seminar presentations, reports, in-class tests and examinations. Not all courses will necessarily include all methods.
- As part of your USC program, you may apply to participate in the Global Opportunities (GO) Program to undertake courses with an overseas higher education provider. It is advisable to contact your Program Advisor to discuss timing and course issues.
- Only a full-time study option is available to international students on a Student Visa.
Program Structure
Core Courses (2)
Select 2 core courses from:
COR109 Communication and Thought
COR110 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship
COR111 Environment, Technology and Sustainability
Introductory courses (8)
8 required courses:
BUS101 Applied Research Methods
BUS102 Introduction to Economics
BUS103 Business Law and Ethics
BUS104 Management and Organisational Behaviour
BUS105 Introduction to Marketing
BUS106 Accounting for Business
BUS108 Introduction to Informatics
TSM102 Introduction to Tourism, Leisure and Events
Advanced courses (8)
8 required courses:
BUS211 Strategic Management
BUS320 Corporate Governance and Social Responsibility
TSM211 Tourism, Leisure and Special Interests
TSM221 Tourism and Leisure Policy and Planning
TSM223 Sustainable Tourism, Leisure and Event Management
TSM313 Technology and Innovation in Tourism, Leisure and Events
TSM314 Event Management
TSM315 Business Events
Elective courses (6)
Select 6 advanced (200/300 level) elective courses from either faculty (Arts and Business or Science, Health, Education and Engineering).