- Program summary
- Program overview
- Professional recognition
- Career opportunities
- Special features
- Credit transfer, recognition of prior learning and articulation
- Program structure
- Program requirements and notes
- Enquiries
Program summary
QTAC code: 012061
OP/Rank for 2009 entry: OP-18 / Rank-64
Award abbreviation: BBus(TourLeis&EventMgt)
Duration: 3 years full-time or equivalent part-time
Fee type 2010: Commonwealth supported places, visiting non-award domestic places, international fee-paying places
Total units: 288
Recommended prior study: English and Maths
Commence: Semester 1 or Semester 2
USC program code: BU362
CRICOS code: 066415J
Program overview
The tourism, leisure and events industries employ thousands of people in a diverse range of roles, both within Australia and overseas. The University’s location in a popular tourist destination allows you to gain practical industry experience while learning the theory required for career success.
Courses are designed to link with the local tourism and leisure industry through guest speakers, field trips and other industry-focused activities. You will also have the opportunity to undertake a semester of practical experience within a tourism, leisure or events organisation. This internship has often led to employment opportunities for students and graduates.
Courses in the program have a focus on the delivery of services in a socially, environmentally and economically sustainable manner. You will gain an understanding of the needs and motivations of people—and of what they seek to do with their leisure time—and will learn how to develop and manage businesses that conceptualise, develop and deliver interesting and innovative experiences for clients.
You will also develop skills in the allied areas of communication, creativity and inter-cultural understanding, while courses in strategic and human resource management will enable you to understand how organisations function ‘behind the scenes’.
Courses in marketing or sport and event marketing explore the various facets of promotion, communication and sales. Advanced elective courses can be chosen from any faculty, and may include a four-course minor.
You can apply to undertake first-year courses in this program at the USC Noosa Centre. Please note that the option to study at Noosa is not available to international students.
Professional recognition
Students and graduates can apply to the Australian Tourism Research Institute, the Pacific Area Travel Association, the Tourism Association of Australia and the Council on Hotel, Restaurant and Institutional Education.
Career opportunities
Graduates have applied their skills to careers in all aspects of the tourism, leisure and events industries. You may obtain employment in:
- tour operations
- accommodation management
- destination management
- marketing and public relations
- visitor services and interpretation
- sports facility management
- festivals/events coordination
- attraction/park management
- facilities management
- leisure centre management
- leisure and recreation activities
Special features
- course content is designed to meet the needs of industry
- opportunities for practical experience—many students have obtained employment through internships with local businesses
Program structure
Core courses
Select 2 courses from:
COR109 Forces of Change in International Politics
COR110 International Security
COR111 Communication and Thought
Business foundation courses
9 required courses:
BUS101 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship
BUS102 Environment, Technology and Sustainability
BUS103 Applied Research Methods
BUS104 Economics for Business
BUS105 Business Law and Ethics
BUS106 Management and Organisational Behaviour
BUS108 Marketing Theory and Practice
BUS211 Accounting for Business
BUS320 Introduction to Informatics
Tourism, Leisure and Event Management major courses
7 required courses:
TSM102 Strategic Management
TSM211 Corporate Governance and Social Responsibility
TSM221 Introduction to Tourism, Leisure and Events
TSM223 Tourism, Leisure and Special Interests
TSM313 Policy and Planning for Tourism and Leisure
TSM314 Sustainable Tourism, Leisure and Event Management
TSM315 Technology and Innovation in Tourism, Leisure and Events
Elective courses
Select 6 advanced courses, which may comprise a 4 course minor and 2 electives, or 6 electives (up to 6 electives may be chosen from the faculties of Business, Arts and Social Sciences or Science, Health and Education).
Course substitution: the GO (Global Opportunities) Program
As part of their USC program, students may apply to participate in the GO Program to undertake courses with an overseas higher education provider
Program requirements and notes
- All students must complete a minimum of 24 courses including core courses, in the Bachelor of Business.
- Refer to the Academic Rules.
- Refer to explanation of terms.
- Refer to the recommended enrolment patterns. For previous recommended enrolment patterns refer to the relevant archived Student Handbook.
- Courses within this program are assessed using a variety of assessment methods including, for example, essays, seminar presentations, reports, in-class tests, and examinations.
- International students need to refer to the University's English language proficiency requirements.
- Only a full-time study option is available to international students.
Enquiries
The Faculty of Business
Tel: +61 7 5430 1221
Email: businessfaculty@usc.edu.au