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Graduate Diploma in Tourism Management

Award Abbreviation

GDTourMgt

Degree Type

Postgraduate coursework program

Duration

1 year minimum, 3 years maximum full-time
2 years minimum, 4 years maximum part-time

Total Courses

8

Fees

$1,000 per course*

Mode of Study

On campus

Commencement

February each year

Contact

Administrative Assistant, Graduate Studies, Faculty of Business
Tel: +61 7 5430 1275
Fax: +61 7 5430 1231
Email: mbaenquiries@usc.edu.au

Program Code

BU641

CRICOS Code

Please note: This program is not available to international students

Program Overview

The Graduate Diploma in Tourism Management is designed for:

  • graduates in areas other than tourism who want to upgrade their educational qualifications in tourism management
  • ractitioners, owners and operators currently working in the tourism industry without formal qualifications who want to obtain an award and improve their understanding of various aspects of tourism enterprise.

The Graduate Diploma consists of eight courses and builds on the Graduate Certificate in Tourism Management. If you enrol in the Graduate Diploma you may exit after successfully completing the first four courses with a Graduate Certificate which allows you to achieve a recognised qualification and, subject to certain time conditions, returning to upgrade your qualification later.

Courses in the Graduate Diploma program cover management, ecotourism, sustainable tourism, tourist behaviour and a tourism practicum. In addition, you are able to choose two courses in your area of interest such as marketing, accounting, international business and tourism development.

Entry Requirements

Students entering the Graduate Diploma in Tourism Management program will be required to have an undergraduate degree in a discipline other than tourism.

Non-graduates who have extensive professional tourism industry or management experience, and who can demonstrate their capacity to successfully complete the program may be considered for entry on an individual basis by the Dean.

The program is currently offered to Australian and New Zealand citizens, and Australian permanent residents.

Program Structure

6 required courses:

TSM510

Tourism Management

TSM511

Tourist Behaviour and Special Interests

TSM512

Sustainable Tourism**

TSM513

Tourism, Technology and Innovation**

TSM522

Ecotourism: A Sustainable Option?**

TSM623

Practicum in Tourism***

Plus - choose 2 courses from:

BUS604

Managing the Organisation

BUS605

Marketing Theory and Practice

BUS607

Accounting for Non-Accountants

ENP640

Interpretation: Environment, Heritage and Tourism

IBS610

Principles of International Business

INF510

Introduction to Electronic Commerce

MGT610

Small Business Management and Entrepreneurship

MGT620

Project and Event Management

MKG611

Services Marketing

MKG621

Sport and Event Marketing

TSM521

Tourism Policy, Planning and Development**

Program Requirements and Notes

1. Refer to the Academic Rules.

2. Refer to Explanation of Terms.

* Coursework program students may be eligible for the Postgraduate Education Loans Scheme (PELS). PELS is an interest-free loan facility for fee-paying postgraduate Australian citizens and eligible Australian permanent residents undertaking non-research courses. PELS is not available to New Zealand citizens, certain categories of Australian permanent residents and international students. For further information, visit the PELS website or call the PELS enquiry line on 1800 020 108.

** Prerequisites apply (TSM510)

*** Prerequisites apply (completion of required courses)

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