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Bachelor of Business (Tourism, Leisure and Event Management)

Students gain broad business management skills, knowledge and valuable insights into tourism and event management, sustainability, technology, innovation, policy, planning and special interests, consumer needs and motivations, the conceptualising, developing and delivery of interesting, innovative tourism, event and leisure experiences.

The program is designed to provide opportunities for practical experience, analysis and evaluation using industry links, existing and evolving theoretical frameworks.

CRICOS code
066415J
Commence
Semester 1 or Semester 2
Footnotes
  • 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: In addition to being able to study all courses at Sippy Downs, students may choose to complete some core and foundation business subjects at the Noosa Centre or Gympie campus. There may be a limited selection of  subjects available at South Bank. The option to study at Noosa or Gympie is not available to international students on a Student visa.
  • # Prerequisite: South Bank only: Successful completion of a Diploma in Events, Tourism or Hospitality through a nationally recognised training organisation within the last 10 years.
Study locations QTAC code
  • Southbank # 018061
  • Sunshine Coast * 012061
Refer to the program footnotes
Minimum selection threshold
OP - 18 Rank - 61
UniSC program code
BU362
Commence
Semester 1 or Semester 2
Duration
3 years full time or equivalent part time
Recommended prior study
English; Maths A, B or C
Fee type 2014
  • Commonwealth supported places
  • Fee paying places
  • International fee-paying places
Total units
288
Footnotes
  • * Campus note: In addition to being able to study all courses at Sippy Downs, students may choose to complete some core and foundation business subjects at the Noosa Centre or Gympie campus. There may be a limited selection of  subjects available at South Bank. The option to study at Noosa or Gympie is not available to international students on a Student visa.
  • # Prerequisite: South Bank only: Successful completion of a Diploma in Events, Tourism or Hospitality through a nationally recognised training organisation within the last 10 years.

The program is designed to provide opportunities for practical experience, analysis and evaluation using industry links, existing and evolving theoretical frameworks.

Career opportunities

Accommodation/destination management; marketing; festivals/sporting events; attraction/leisure/conference management; research; policy; hospitality.

Membership

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

Program structure

Program requirements

In order to graduate you must:

  • Complete 8 required introductory level (100 coded) courses.
  • Complete 8 required advanced level (200/300 coded) courses.
  • Complete 8 elective courses, 6 must be advanced level (200/300 coded) courses.
  • (Optional) Use electives to complete a minor (4 courses) to supplement the required major.
  • Complete no more than 10 introductory level (100 coded) courses, including the core course.
  • Complete no more than 6 courses from the Faculty of Science, Health, Education and Engineering.
  • Register any selected Majors or Minors with your Faculty.
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

Introductory courses (8)

BUS101 Health Research and Evidence
BUS102 Human Pathophysiology
BUS104 Core Physiotherapy Skills A #
BUS105 Core Physiotherapy Skills B #
BUS106 Functional Anatomy
BUS108 Biomechanics I
COR109 Exercise Physiology I
TSM102 Health Care in Regional, Rural and Remote Areas #

Advanced courses (8)

BUS203 Cardiorespiratory Physiotherapy #
BUS320 Neurological Physiotherapy #
TSM211 Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy A #
TSM221 Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy B #
TSM223 Paediatric Physiotherapy #
TSM313 Physiotherapy for Aging and Disability #
TSM314 Physiotherapy for Complex Cases and Special Populations #
TSM315 Business Analytics

Elective courses (8)

Select 8 elective courses. Six electives must be advanced level (200/300 coded) courses. Two electives must be from the School of Business while the remaining 6 electives can be from either faculty (Arts and Business or Science, Health, Education and Engineering).

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Total units: 288