Bachelor of Tourism and Hospitality Management
Equip yourself to work in management roles in the exciting industries of tourism and hospitality.
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WHY STUDY THIS COURSE?
Build on your vocational qualifications and progress into management roles in the tourism and hospitality industry. This degree develops your knowledge of business, operations, and strategy, preparing you to lead teams and manage services in a global industry. You will graduate with the skills to move beyond operational roles into supervisory and management positions.
WHAT WILL YOU LEARN?
You will develop a strong understanding of tourism and hospitality management, including operations, marketing, and business strategy. The course focuses on leadership, customer experience, and managing services in dynamic environments. You will build the skills to lead teams, make informed decisions, and apply your knowledge in real-world hospitality and tourism settings.
Course Overview
The Bachelor of Tourism and Hospitality Management course is a fully accredited Australian higher education degree. The course aims to prepare you to be a competent, knowledgeable and professional candidate for a generalist, entry-level management position in either the tourism or hospitality industry. The Bachelor of Tourism and Hospitality Management course is designed with a strong emphasis on ‘client focus’ and adherence to principles of ethics and sustainability in the industry as part of their professional practice. The course also aims to create an industry professional who is versatile and adaptable with a diverse skill base and ability to adapt to an ever-changing business environment in an increasing global marketplace.
Course Description
The Bachelor of Tourism and Hospitality Management course will be conducted over eight trimesters, with three trimesters per academic year. Units will be taught concurrently within the trimester, with the course being completed in less than three years. The course has 24 units across eight trimesters offering units in Foundations of Business, Tourism and Hospitality Management, and Professional practice.
The course also requires you to complete a Work-Integrated Learning (WIL) unit of 150 hours placement in collaboration with industry, field trips and guest speakers from tourism and hospitality industries to complement the theoretical underpinnings of this course.
Course Structure
To be eligible for the award of Bachelor of Tourism and Hospitality Management, you must complete 24 units (consisting of 360 credit points) as prescribed below:
Foundations of Business
BIS101 Business Information Systems
MAN101 Introduction to Management
MRK101 Introduction to Marketing
ECO201 Foundations of Economics
HRM101 Introduction to HRM
ACC103 Accounting for Business Decisions 1
Introductory Tourism and Hospitality Industry
THI101 Introduction to Tourism and Hospitality
THI102 Tourism and Hospitality Markets
Tourism and Hospitality Management
THM 201 Food and Beverage Management
THM202 International Tourism and Hospitality Strategy and Management
THM203 Accommodation Management
THM204 Attraction and Event Management
THM301 Resort and Wellness Development and Management
Applied Tourism and Hospitality Industry Management
THA 201 Marketing for Tourism and Hospitality
THA202 Information Systems in Tourism and Hospitality
THA301 Revenue and Yield Management
THA 302 Research and Analysis for Tourism and Hospitality
Current issues in Tourism and Hospitality
THC201 Sustainable Operations and Destinations
THC202 Special Interest Tourism
THC301 Transport, Mobilities and Smart Cities
THC302 Current issues in tourism and hospitality
THC303 Gastronomic Tourism
Professional Practice
COM 101 Business Communication
THW301 Work Integrated Unit
Course sequence
The course has been carefully designed to allow you to incrementally develop knowledge and skills. More introductory features are covered in earlier stages of the course and there is an appropriate sequence of units which lead towards achievement of more advanced features in later stages.
The following table indicates the suggested sequence of units studied as well as relevant pre-requisites.
Trimester 1 | Trimester 2 | Trimester 3 | Trimester 4 |
COM101 | ACC103 | MAN101 | *THC202 Pre-requisite: THI101 |
MRK101 | BIS101 | HRM101 | *THM202 Pre-requisite: THI101 |
THI101 | ECO201 | THM201 | *THA201 Pre-requisite: MRK101 |
Trimester 5 | Trimester 6 | Trimester 7 | Trimester 8 |
*THI102 Pre-requisite: ECO201 | *THC201 Pre-requisite: THI101 | *THA302 Pre-requisite: THI101 and THI102 | *THA301 Pre-requisite: ACC103 and THM203 |
THM203 | *THM204 Pre-requisite: THI101 | THC302 | *THC301 Pre-requisite: THI101 |
*THA202 Pre-requisite: BIS101 | THC303 *Pre-requisite: THI101 | THW301 | *THM301 Pre-requisite: THM203 |
*Pre-requisite unit (PR): a unit that you must successfully complete before enrolling in a subsequent or related unit
*Co-requisite unit (CR): a unit that you must have successfully completed, or are studying at the same time with a related unit
*Internal Pre-requisite unit (IPR): Units internally set up as PRs to ensure students follow the course structure.
1. Applicants with recent secondary education (within the last three years)
If you have recently completed your secondary education and meet the following criteria, you can apply for entry to this course.
Admission Criteria
Evidence of successful completion of a Senior Secondary Certificate of Education to Year 12 or equivalent,* including Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in English (EAL) or 20 in any other English and an ATAR range from ‘no published ATAR’ to 60.
*This includes all Commonwealth, State and Territory final year secondary school certificates of education as well as an International Baccalaureate (IB).
Special admission course
Our special admission course covers a range of access and equity schemes that allow you if you are from participating schools or disadvantaged social, economic or cultural environments to receive additional consideration.
Special entry requirements
Demonstrated ability to undertake study at the required level.
Broadly relevant work experience (documented, e.g., CV), demonstrating a reasonable prospect of success; OR formal, informal, or partially completed, demonstrating a reasonable prospect of success; OR Written submission to demonstrate reasonable prospect of success.
2. Applicants with Vocational Education and Training (VET/TAFE) Study
If you have completed previous VET study and meet the following criteria, you can apply for entry to this course.
Admission Criteria
Full or partial completion of an Australian Advanced Diploma or Diploma (or equivalent) in any discipline.
OR
Full completion of a Certificate IV in a related discipline.
Special admission course
Our special admission course covers a range of access and equity schemes that allow you—if you are from participating schools or disadvantaged social, economic, or cultural environments—to receive additional consideration.
3. Applicants with Higher Education Study
If your highest level of study since leaving secondary education is a higher education course and meets the following criteria, you can apply for entry to this course.
Admission Criteria
Full or partial completion of an Australian Higher Education award (or equivalent). OR
Completion of two units of Higher Education studies. OR
Completion of a bridging or enabling course, such as a foundation course or equivalent.
Special admission course
Our special admission course covers a range of access and equity schemes that allow you—if you are from participating schools or disadvantaged social, economic, or cultural environments—to receive additional consideration.
4. Applicants with Work and Life Experience
If you have left secondary school more than three years ago and have not undertaken VET or higher education study since then can also apply for entry based on other evidence of academic capability judged to be equivalent, such as relevant work or life experience.
Admission criteria
Five years (minimum) work/life experience in Human Services or similar. OR
You have completed an Australian Senior Secondary Certificate more than two years ago. PLUS
Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in English (EAL) or 20 in any other English (or equivalent).
Special admission course
Our special admission course covers a range of access and equity schemes that allow you—if you are from participating schools or disadvantaged social, economic, or cultural environments—to receive additional consideration.
Applying for Credit Transfer
If you have completed relevant prior tertiary studies, you may be eligible for some credit exemptions. This is further outlined in the POLICY HE – Awarding of Credit.
Special Admission
Applicants who fall under the following categories will be encouraged to discuss their admission and course options with the admissions team prior to applying. Each application will be assessed on merit, and the applicant’s capacity to successfully complete the course will be carefully considered in this assessment. The categories include recognition as an Indigenous Australian, applicants whose school or home location is in rural or isolated areas, applicants with non-English-speaking background, applicants with difficult living circumstances that have affected their preparation for post-secondary study, applicants with disadvantaged financial background, and applicants with a disability or medical condition affecting their education.
(see policy – Higher Education International Student Admission).
Applying for Credit Transfer
If you have completed prior tertiary studies, you may be eligible for some credit exemptions. For further information, please refer to our Awarding of Credit Policy.
You must :
be at least 18 years old, AND
have completed Year 12 or equivalent.
If you completed your secondary education overseas, which is equivalent to an Australian Senior Secondary Certificate of Education, you must also demonstrate an overall IELTS 6.0 (academic) with no skills band below 5.5.
Competency to IELTS 6.0 means that you have documentary evidence of having completed an IELTS exam at an official IELTS testing centre or an equivalent recognised English language test, within the 12 months prior to your proposed start date for the Bachelor’s Course and that you were given an overall score of 6 with no single band below 5.5 (see policy – International Student Admission Policy).
Applying for Credit Transfer
If you have completed prior tertiary studies, you may be eligible for some credit exemptions. For further information, please refer to our Awarding of Credit Policy.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this course, you will be able to:
Demonstrate an understanding of the fundamental principles of essential Hospitality and Tourism business functions,
Systematically review and critically evaluate research from a variety of sources to make informed judgements on options for innovatively solving a range of problems that arise in business contexts in Tourism and Hospitality.
Exhibit professional judgment in the selection and use of common business tools to support decision-making and project management in the context of Tourism and Hospitality organisations.
Critically review and adapt business theories in analysing contemporary business problems in a variety of domestic and international contexts whilst appreciating the value of intercultural settings.
Evaluate priorities and articulate key issues in complex business problems.
Develop an appreciation for the legal framework in which organisations and communities operate.
Communicate a range of business arguments by evaluating and implementing alternative communication strategies as appropriate to the audience.
Work collaboratively in diverse groups and transmit knowledge, skills and ideas to others in written and oral form.
Build on and continuously develop the ability to be critical and reflective learners, cognisant of new technologies.
Analyse situations and issues from multicultural, social and local perspectives to meet the needs of guests and employees and the local hosts and community.
Demonstrate an understanding of the ecologically fragile, sensitive, diverse and valuable environments which serve as the settings for much of Tourism and Hospitality
Demonstrate knowledge of and commitment to the principles of sustainability and ethics in Tourism and Hospitality organisations.
Career Opportunities
On successful completion of the course, the type of occupations that you may seek include :
Café or Restaurant Manager
Accommodation and Hospitality Manager
Conference and Event Organiser
Customer Service Manager
Transport Company Manager
Front Office Manager
Facilities Manager
Tourism Manager
Tourism Product Development Manager
Tour Operator
Travel Agent
February, May, September
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Note: We are accepting only second-year pathway students into the Bachelor of Tourism and Hospitality Management for all intakes.
Domestic
Tuition Fee: $2,025 per unit x 24 units
Administration Fee: $250
Materials Fee: N/A
FEE-HELP
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International
Tuition Fee: $2,250 per unit x 24 units
Administration Fee: $250
Materials Fee: N/A
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Why Study with AE?
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Up to 50% course credit
Credit for Prior Learning
Get up to 50% course credit for prior learning in Australia. You may be able to reduce both your tuition and study time.
2 week average to COE*
Seamless Enrolment
Expert onshore support from consultation to CoE issuance, with an average 2-week processing time.
*Processing times may vary depending on document completeness and course availability.
Frequently Asked Questions
To enrol as an international student, follow these steps:
Submit an enquiry through our website or contact our admissions team
Provide your academic transcripts and English test results for assessment
Receive your Letter of Offer and accept the offer
Pay your initial tuition deposit
Receive your Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE) for your visa application
If you're currently studying in Australia and considering a new course, there are important regulations to be aware of:
6-Month Rule
Under Australian regulations, international students are generally expected to complete at least six months of their principal course before changing providers. If you wish to transfer before this period, you may need a release from your current provider. Release requests are assessed in accordance with applicable regulations and your provider’s policies, and may be granted in certain circumstances (for example, compassionate or compelling reasons).
Yes, we offer Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and credit transfer for relevant previous qualifications. Credit transfer depends on the relevance and level of your previous studies and how they align with this course.
Contact our admissions team for a free assessment of your eligibility for credit transfer. Credit transfer may reduce your study duration and overall tuition fees, depending on the outcome of the assessment.
Changes to your course or provider may impact your student visa. You must ensure you continue to meet your visa conditions, including maintaining enrolment in a registered course.
For specific advice about your visa, please contact the Department of Home Affairs or a registered migration agent/lawyer.
Students studying in designated regional areas may have access to additional visa-related benefits under current government settings.
Lower cost of living compared to major cities
Strong employment opportunities in growing regional economies
As visa regulations can change, students should refer to the Department of Home Affairs for the most up-to-date information.
We provide comprehensive support services for international students:
Academic support and tutoring
Career services and employment assistance
Student welfare and counselling
Accommodation assistance
Orientation programs for new students
Support with understanding student visa conditions and compliance requirements