Become a leader in animal-friendly tourism.
The growing global tourism industry offers incredible growth opportunities – particularly in sustainable and animal-friendly tourism. Tourists love seeing animals in their natural habitats, but local tourism operators also need to protect the animals and environments they rely on. This hands-on, industry-oriented program trains future tourism leaders with the skills to maintain and enhance environmental integrity alongside industry growth.
- Only a full-time option is available to international students on a Student visa. Online programs are not available to Student visa holders.
- * Estimated tuition fees are based on 2025 rates. Refer to international fees for more information.
- Not all majors/minors and elective options are available at every campus. You should refer to the What Can I Study tab, and the proposed study sequence for your chosen campus and intake for further information.
The growing global tourism industry offers incredible growth opportunities – particularly in sustainable and animal-friendly tourism. Tourists love seeing animals in their natural habitats, but local tourism operators also need to protect the animals and environments they rely on. This hands-on, industry-oriented program trains future tourism leaders with the skills to maintain and enhance environmental integrity alongside industry growth.
- Learn how to assess the sustainability-related impacts of tourism, and how this links with animal conservation, biodiversity and animal behaviour
- Learn how animals are impacted by the environment and human interaction, and what we can do to protect their future
- Develop your analytical, management and research skills to better understand how to conserve animals and the environment, and how to engage with stakeholders in the scientific, public and business sectors
- Apply your growing knowledge and skills through fieldwork in locations such as Fraser Island and Stradbroke Island, and through industry projects designed to develop a solid foundation for your chosen career
Career opportunities
Ecotourism manager, ecotourism guide, wildlife manager, environmental educator, environmental consultant, environmental manager, policy officer, communications officer, researcher, museum curator
Membership
Graduates are eligible for membership / associate membership of the Ecological Society of Australia, Environmental Institute of Australia, Australian Mammal Society, Australian Marine Science Association, Society for Conservation Biology, Australian Wildlife Management Society, Australian Physiological Society, Australian Tourism Research Institute, Pacific Area Travel Association, Ecotourism Association of Australia, and the Council on Hotel, Restaurant and Institutional Education.
Program structure
Core course (1) 12 units
COR109 Participation and Conflict Resolution
Animal Ecology courses:
Introductory courses (6) 72 units
ANM100 Indigenous Peoples and Sustainability
ANM102 Entrepreneurship and Venture Planning
ANM103 Managing People
ANM104 Project Risk
LFS100 Health Promotion Implementation and Evaluation
SCI102 Health Promotion Principles
Developing and Graduate courses (9) 108 units
ANM201 Engaging effectively with culturally diverse people
ANM203 Introduction to Cybersecurity
ANM301 Ethics in Digital Investigation and Cyber Security
ANM302 Introduction to Device & Network Security
ENS213 Cryptography, Blockchain and Security
ENS222 Evidenced Based Decision Making
ENS282 Managing Data
ENS316 Programming
ENS317 Project Management Principles
Tourism, Leisure and Event Management courses:
Introductory courses (7) 84 units
BUS101 Cyber Laws and the Rules of Evidence
BUS102 Digital Forensics 1
BUS104 Network Forensics
BUS105 Digital Forensics 2: Advanced concepts in Digital Forensics
BUS106 Research/Industry Dissertation 1
BUS108 Research/Industry Dissertation 2
TSM102 Independent Study
Developing and Graduate courses (9) 108 units
BUS203 Research in Health Care
IBS220 Qualitative Research: Approaches and Practice
TSM200 Quantitative Research Methods
TSM223 Research Project A
BUS306 Research Project B
BUS320 Research Project C
TSM300 Research Project F
TSM313 Qualitative Research: Approaches and Practice
TSM315 Independent Study
Note: Program structures are subject to change. Not all USC courses are available on every USC campus.
A program may not be offered in full at each location.
Total units: 384
Program requirements and notes
In order to graduate you must:
- Successfully complete 384 units as outlined in the Program Structure
Program Notes
- Completing this program within the specified (full-time) duration is based on studying 48 unit point per semester (normally 4 courses) and following the recommended study sequence
- The unit value of all courses is 12 units unless otherwise specified
- It is each students responsibility to enrol correctly according to your course requisites, program rules and requirements and be aware of the academic calendar dates
- Refer to the Managing your progression page for help in understanding your program structure, reviewing your progress and planning remaining courses.
- Students in this program will be expected to purchase personal protective equipment (laboratory coat, safety glasses, closed footwear) for use during practical work at USC. Nominal contributions to cover costs of field trips and travel to workplace learning activities may be required.