Tourism Management (Multi-Campus Program)
This course information is for local students only
Year
2012
Award
Bachelor of Business (Tourism Management) Multi-campus program
Length
12 months
Campuses
Melbourne, Bendigo
Course description
This course may not be offered in 2012 subject to official University approval. Please check the course status before making an application.
This unique multi-campus program is designed for graduates of a Tourism and Hospitality associate degree (or equivalent) who wish to gain an internationally recognised Bachelor's degree in one year. The program comprises three semesters of study at different La Trobe University campuses, which enables students to combine a specialist study with experience in a range of locations across Victoria, Australia - an exciting tourism and hospitality precinct.
The course is structured to allow students to tailor a program that suits their specific interests (eg. Rural Tourism at Bendigo).
Subject details
Overseas study opportunities
Overseas study opportunities are available.
Please see
www.latrobe.edu.au/international/exchange
for more information
Fee type
Fees (Fee-Help available)
Annual (or Total) Tuition Fee (AUD)
19 950
Scholarships
Applicants who are Australian citizens or who hold permanent humanitarian visas are eligible for a range of University-wide scholarships, including Commonwealth Scholarships. For details please see http://www.latrobe.edu.au/scholarships/future-undergraduatesSelection
IELTS (Academic) - minimum overall band score of 6.0 with no individual band score less than 6.0;
or TOEFL Computer-based Test - A minimum score of 213 with a score of 5 in essay writing;
or completion of the English for Further Studies Advanced Stage 5B certificate at UG (undergraduate) level, which is available from the La Trobe University Language Centre; or equivalent. For more information please visit the La Trobe Melbourne website.
Academic entry requirements
Applicants must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 or a B grade average; have completed a relevant associate degree or equivalent; and be eligible for 14 subjects (210 credit points) of Advanced Standing (credit).
If you do not meet these entry requirements you might be interested in the Bachelor of Business (Tourism Management).
Career opportunities
Managers and administrators in tourism and hospitality related industries continue to be in high demand around the world. Graduates choosing to work in tourism and hospitality industries may find employment in a wide range of areas including the airline industry, coach companies, cruise liners, holiday resorts, tourist attractions, ecotourism, event and conference management, large catering facilities and convention centres, international sporting events and festivals, government tourism organisations, wholesale and retail tourism, or management roles within hotels, motels, resorts, restaurants or clubs. Students are also trained to operate their own businesses.