Business (Tourism And Hospitality)
This course information is for local students only
Year
2012
Award
Bachelor of Business (Tourism and Hospitality)
Length
3 years
Campuses
Melbourne
Course description
This globally-accredited course covers a broad spectrum of issues across tourism and hospitality industries, and emphasises the practical skills and theoretical knowledge needed for effective tourism and hospitality management. It aims to give students the broadest possible career options by combining a solid business degree - encompassing areas such as accounting, marketing and economics - with specialised tourism and hospitality studies. In 2011, this program was awarded three-year EPAS Accreditation.
Course structure
Students take eight compulsory subjects in first year, seven compulsory subjects and one elective in second year, and five compulsory subjects and three electives in third year.
Subject details
Major areas of study
Melbourne: tourism management, accommodation management, food service management, accounting, economics, event management, hospitality, human resource management, languages, marketing, tourism-adventure, catering and conference management.
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-undergraduatesAdditional costs (AUD)
Melbourne campus: Students are required to purchase a basic hospitality uniform at a cost of approximately A$150. This can be purchased from any supplier, and remains the student's personal property.
Selection
Successful completion of English for Further Studies Advanced Stage 5B certificate at undergraduate (EFS5 (60%) UG) level conducted by La Trobe Melbourne; for more information please visit the La Trobe Melbourne website.
IELTS (Academic) score of 6.0 with no individual band score less than 6.0; or
TOEFL Paper-based Test: a minimum score of 550 with a score of 5 or better in the Test of Written English; or
TOEFL Computer-based Test: a minimum score of 213 with a score of 5 in essay writing; or
TOEFL Internet-based Test: a minimum score of 80 with no individual score less than 20; or
Satisfactory completion of an English language subject at Year 12 or equivalent level. This must have been completed in the last two years and at an academic level acceptable to the University; or
Approved equivalent.
Academic entry requirements
LTM Foundation Studies - 65
Aust. Yr 12 (ATAR) 2011 (indicative only) - 60.25
International Baccalaureate - 25
GCE A Levels - 8
Hong Kong A Levels - 6
HKDSE - 8,4
Sri Lankan A Levels - CCC
STPM - 8
MICSS (UEC) - 3A 3B
Canada Secondary School (or CPU) - 65
Norway Upper Secondary Certificate - 3.5
Sweden Slutbetyg - G
All Indian Sen SC (Best 5 Subjects) - 60
Vietnam (Year 12) - 8
Thailand (Matayoma 6) - GPA 2.6
GAC Cert. IV - GPA 2.3
GAOKAO - see: the website
If you do not meet these entry requirements you might be interested in La Trobe's Foundation Studies and Diploma Programs, which provide an alternative pathway to La Trobe's undergraduate program. For more information please visit the La Trobe Melbourne website.
Semester starts
Semester 1 and 2 (February and July)
Career opportunities
Graduates choosing to work in tourism 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, international sporting events and festivals, government tourism organisations, and wholesale and retail tourism. Graduates may work as managers of hotels, motels, resorts, restaurants, clubs, large catering facilities and convention centres.