Program summary
Program overview
Admission requirements
Program structure
Notes
Program requirements
Enquiries
Program summary
Award abbreviation: GDTourMgt
Degree type: postgraduate coursework program
Mode of study: on campus
Duration: 1 year minimum, 3 years maximum full-time; 2 years minimum, 4 years maximum part-time
Fee type: domestic fee-paying places
Total courses: 8
Commence: Semester 1
Program code: BU641
CRICOS code: this program is not available to international students
Program overview
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, return 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.
Admission 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 select 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
ICT520 Telecommunications and Networks
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*
Notes
* Prerequisites apply (TSM510 )
** Prerequisites apply (completion of required courses)
Program requirements
Students are required to successfully complete 8 courses as specified in the Graduate Diploma in Tourism Management program structure. Refer to the Academic Rules for further information.
Enquiries
Faculty of Business
Tel: +61 7 5430 1221
Fax: +61 7 5430 1231
Email: businessfaculty@usc.edu.au