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Graduate Diploma in Tourism Management

Award Abbreviation: GDTourMgt
Degree Type: Postgraduate on campus coursework program
Mode of Study: On campus
Duration: 1 year minimum, 3 years maximum full-time; 2 years minimum, 4 years maximum part-time
Total Courses: 8
Commencement: February each year
Program Code: BU641
CRICOS Code: Please note: This program is not available to international students

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
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*

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.

Notes

* Prerequisites apply (TSM510 )
** Prerequisites apply (completion of required courses)

Enquiries

Faculty of Business
Tel: +61 7 5430 1221
Fax: +61 7 5430 1231
Email: businessfaculty@usc.edu.au