- Study a diploma and degree in under four years
- First gain a Diploma qualification
- Then continue your studies at South Bank or USC's Sippy Downs campus with credit towards your degree
Program summary
Program title/s: Diploma of Tourism [delivered by SBIT] articulating into Bachelor of Business (Tourism, Leisure and Event Management) [delivered by USC]
QTAC code: 155669 (PGF); 155670 (FEE)
OP / Rank for 2013 entry: Not applicable
Duration: 3.5 years full-time
Commence: Semester 1
Study mode: on campus
Recommended prior study: English
Fee type 2013: Commonwealth supported places, fee paying places; international fee-paying places
Total units: 288 units (normally 24 courses) being 192 units (16 courses) completed within the bachelor degree component and 96 units credit transfer (equal to 8 courses) upon completion of the Diploma at the Southbank Institute of Technology (SBIT)
USC BBus(TourLeis&EventMgt) program code: BU362
CRICOS code: 066361G Diploma of Tourism [delivered by SBIT CRICOS Provider number: 03020E]; 066415J Bachelor of Business (Tourism, Leisure and Event Management) [delivered by USC]. Only a full-time option is available to international students on a Student visa.
In this articulated pathway, you first complete the Diploma of Tourism at the Southbank Institute of Technology (SBIT), and then continue studying to complete the degree at either South Bank or USC’s Sippy Downs campus.
This diploma provides skills and knowledge across a range of sectors including airlines, cruise operators, tour wholesalers, travel agencies and reservation call centres. Graduates also receive training in recognised industry systems including Galileo and Cross Check reservations software, Qantas Standard Fares and Qantas Promotional Fares. The bachelor component provides a complementary theoretical grounding in tourism, leisure and event management, including studies in sustainable tourism, technology and innovation, event management and policy, planning and development. Refer to the Bachelor of Business (Tourism, Leisure and Event Management) for more information.
Career opportunities
Refer to separate entry for the Bachelor of Business (Tourism, Leisure and Event Management).
Teaching mode
There are different teaching modes between the SBIT diploma modules and the University’s Bachelor of Business (Tourism, Leisure and Event Management) courses. Diploma modules are face-to-face teaching with performance-based assessment. The University’s Bachelor of Business (Tourism, Leisure and Event Management) courses include three or four hours of contact per course per week, generally in the mode of a one-hour lecture and two-hour tutorial. Students complete a further six to seven hours of self-directed learning per course per week. The self-directed learning consists of readings, research, assignments and other assessment items.
Please note: This full-time program commences only in Semester 1 each year. New students do not undertake any USC courses until they complete their SBIT diploma.
Enquiries
Southbank Institute of Technology (SBIT)
Tel: +61 7 5459 3000
Refer to the Southbank Institute of Technology website
University of the Sunshine Coast
- Contact Student Administration for application and admission information
- Contact the Faculty of Arts and Business for program advice
Program Leader
Dr Vikki Schaffer
Tel: +61 7 5459 4705
Email: vschaffe@usc.edu.au
Program structure
This pathway is an articulation between the Diploma of Tourism at Southbank Institute of Technology and the Bachelor of Business (Tourism, Leisure and Event Management)at the University of the Sunshine Coast.
Program requirements
In order to graduate you must:
- Complete all courses as per study plan listed below.
- Present your completed Diploma of Tourism to enable 8 courses (96 units) of transfer credits to be applied to your academic record.
Program notes
- Completing this program within the specified (full-time) duration is based on studying 48 unit points per semester (normally 4 courses).
- The electives can be used to complete an additional minor.
- Courses within this program are assessed using a variety of assessment methods including essays, seminar presentations, reports, in-class tests and examinations. Not all courses will necessarily include all methods.
- As part of your USC program, you may apply to participate in the Global Opportunities (GO) Program to undertake courses with an overseas higher education provider. It is advisable to contact your Program Advisor to discuss timing and course issues.
- Only a full-time study option is available to international students on a Student Visa.
- When enrolling, refer to the Study Plan.
Southbank Institute of Technology (SBIT)
Students completing the Diploma of Tourism at SBIT will be awarded credit towards their USC degree as specified below.
8 courses credit:
COR199 Engineering Project 1 x2
BUS104 Engineering Project 2
BUS105
BUS106 Management and Organisational Behaviour
BUS108 Marketing Theory and Practice
ART299 Accounting for Business x2
University of the Sunshine Coast (USC)
Students complete 16 courses within the USC degree component, either at South Bank or USC’s Sippy Downs campus.
Introductory courses
4 required courses:
BUS101 Introduction to Informatics
BUS102
BUS103 Applied Research Methods
TSM102 Introduction to Economics
Advanced courses
8 required courses:
BUS211 Business Law and Ethics
BUS320 Introduction to Tourism, Leisure and Events
TSM211 Strategic Management
TSM221 Corporate Governance and Social Responsibility
TSM223 Tourism, Leisure and Special Interests
TSM313 Tourism and Leisure Policy and Planning
TSM314 Sustainable Tourism, Leisure and Event Management
TSM315 Technology and Innovation in Tourism, Leisure and Events
Elective courses
Select 4 advanced (200 / 300 level) elective courses from the Faculty of Arts and Business courses available at South Bank. Students can also access the full suite of electives from either faculty (Arts and Business, or Science, Health, Education and Engineering), on campus at Sippy Downs.
Study Plan
This Diploma of Tourism / Bachelor of Business (Tourism, Leisure and Event Management) Study Plan is valid for students commencing in the current Semester.
Year 1
- Four (4) required introductory (100 level) courses.
- Two (2) required advanced (200 / 300 level) courses.
- Two (2) advanced (200 / 300 level) elective courses.
Semester 1
| Course | Usual teaching session of offer | Requisites | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| BUS102 Event Management | Semester 1 | 12.00 | |
| BUS103 Business Events | Semester 1 | 12.00 | |
| TSM102 Introduction to Economics | Semester 1 | Anti: TSM210 | 12.00 |
| TSM211 Business Law and Ethics | Semester 1 | 12.00 |
Semester 2
| Course | Usual teaching session of offer | Requisites | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| BUS101 Introduction to Tourism, Leisure and Events | Semester 2 | 12.00 | |
| TSM223 Tourism, Leisure and Special Interests | Semester 2 | 12.00 |
PLUS select 2 advanced (200 / 300 level) elective courses from the Faculty of Arts and Business courses available at South Bank. Students can also access the full suite of electives from either faculty (Arts and Business, or Science, Health, Education and Engineering), on campus at Sippy Downs.
Year 2
- Six (6) required advanced (200 / 300 level) courses.
- Two (2) required advanced (200 / 300 level) elective courses.
Semester 1
| Course | Usual teaching session of offer | Requisites | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| TSM313 Applied Research Methods | Semester 1 | 12.00 | |
| TSM315 Sustainable Tourism, Leisure and Event Management | Semester 1 | 12.00 | |
| BUS211 Technology and Innovation in Tourism, Leisure and Events | Semester 1 | 12.00 |
PLUS select 1 advanced (200 / 300 level) elective courses from the Faculty of Arts and Business courses available at South Bank. Students can also access the full suite of electives from either faculty (Arts and Business, or Science, Health, Education and Engineering), on campus at Sippy Downs.
Semester 2
| Course | Usual teaching session of offer | Requisites | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| TSM314 Business Events | Semester 2 | 12.00 | |
| TSM221 Strategic Management | Semester 2 | Pre: TSM102 | 12.00 |
| BUS320 Event Management | Semester 2 | Pre: BUS103 | 12.00 |
PLUS select 1 advanced (200 / 300 level) elective courses from the Faculty of Arts and Business courses available at South Bank. Students can also access the full suite of electives from either faculty (Arts and Business, or Science, Health, Education and Engineering), on campus at Sippy Downs.