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Bachelor of Business (Tourism, Leisure and Event Management)

Turn your passion for adventure into a career.

Do you love travel and adventure? Want to help other people discover new places and experiences? Learn how to manage events, attract customers and engage stakeholders with a specialist degree built for the fast-growing tourism, recreation and event industries.

Study location
  • Sunshine Coast
Refer to the program footnotes
CRICOS code
066415J
Commence
Semester 1 or Semester 2
Program length (full-time)
3 years
Annual tuition fee 2020
A$24,000
Estimated total tuition fee *
A$72,000
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.
Study locations QTAC code
  • Sunshine Coast 012061
  • Moreton Bay From 2021
  • Fraser Coast 019061
Minimum selection threshold
ATAR - 54.55 OP - 18 Rank - 64
UniSC program code
BU362
Commence
Semester 1 or Semester 2
Duration
3 years full time or equivalent part time
Study mode
Blended Learning
Recommended prior study
English; Maths A, B or C
Fee type 2020
  • Commonwealth supported places
Total courses
24
Total units
288

Do you love travel and adventure? Want to help other people discover new places and experiences? Learn how to manage events, attract customers and engage stakeholders with a specialist degree built for the fast-growing tourism, recreation and event industries.

In this program you will:

  • Learn about consumer needs and motivations, product development, service, stakeholder engagement, event management, policy and planning
  • Take advantage of industry trends, with courses in sustainable tourism, business events and technology
  • Develop skills in public speaking, communication, team work, leadership, time management, and intercultural understanding
  • Benefit from direct industry engagement through guest speakers, volunteer opportunities, internships and work experience with local businesses and major events
Career opportunities
  • Tourism or event manager
  • Marketing officer
  • Festival manager
  • Conference manager
  • Accommodation manager
Membership
  • Queensland Tourism Industry Council
  • Pacific Asia Travel Association
  • Ecotourism Australia
  • Council for Australasian Tourism and Hospitality Education

Program structure

Introductory courses (8) 96 units

BUS101 Introduction to the Creative Industries
BUS102 Creativity, Design and Communication Project
BUS104 Exploring Business Research
BUS105 Introduction to Economics
BUS106 Discovering Management
BUS108 Marketing Essentials
COR109 Accounting for Business
TSM102 Introduction to Informatics

Developing and Graduate courses (9) 108 units

BUS203 Communication and Thought
IBS220 The World of Tourism, Leisure and Events
TSM200 Business Law and Ethics
TSM223 Cross-Cultural Management
BUS306 World of Events
BUS320 Sustainable Tourism, Leisure and Event Management
TSM300 World of Work: Your Pathway to Employment
TSM313 Business, Governance and Society
TSM315 Tourism, Leisure and Sport Policy and Planning

Elective courses (7) 84 units

Select 7 elective courses (84 units) from the undergraduate elective course options. Five electives (60 units) must be developing or graduate level (200/300 coded) courses.

The USC Business School recommends students use these electives to study courses in the following Business discipline areas:

Note: Program structures are subject to change. Not all USC courses are available on every USC campus.

Total units: 288

Program requirements and notes

Program requirements

In order to graduate you must:

  • Successfully complete 288 units as outlined in the Program Structure
  • Complete no more than 10 introductory level (100 coded) courses
Program notes
  • Completing this program within the specified (full-time) duration is based on studying 48 unit points per semester (normally 4 courses) and following the recommended study sequence
  • The unit value of all courses is 12 units unless otherwise specified
  • It is each students responsibility to enrol correctly according to your course requisites, program rules and requirements and be aware of the academic calendar dates
  • Courses within this program are assessed using a variety of assessment methods which may include essays, seminar presentations, reports, in-class tests and examinations
  • As part of your USC program, you may apply to Study Overseas to undertake courses with an overseas higher education provider
  • Only a full-time study option is available to international students on a Student Visa
  • Refer to the Managing your progression page for help in understanding your program structure, reviewing your progress and planning remaining courses.