- Learn how to deliver interesting and innovative leisure experiences
- Develop skills in the allied areas of communication, creativity and culture
- Opportunity to gain practical industry experience with a semester-long internship
Program summary
Program title: Bachelor of Business (Tourism, Leisure and Event Management)
Award abbreviation: BBus(TourLeis&EventMgt)
QTAC code: 012061 Sippy Downs **; 018061 South Bank #
OP / Rank for 2013 entry: OP-18 / Rank-62
Duration: 3 years full-time or equivalent part-time
Commence: Semester 1 or Semester 2
Study mode: on campus
Recommended prior study: English; Maths A, B or C
Fee type 2013: Commonwealth supported places, fee paying places, international fee-paying places
Total units: 288
USC program code: BU362
CRICOS code: 066415J. Only a full-time option is available to international students on a Student Visa.
** Students may choose to complete the core and foundation courses at either the USC Noosa Centre or on campus. The remainder of the degree is completed on campus. The option to study at Noosa is not available to international students on a Student Visa.
# Due to the specific course offerings at South Bank, students must have successfully completed a Diploma in Events or a Diploma in Tourism through a nationally recognised training organisation within the last 10 years.
The tourism, leisure and events industries employ thousands of people in a diverse range of roles, both within Australia and overseas.
You learn tourism, leisure and event management skills while gaining broad business knowledge through foundation courses in accounting, economics, marketing, and management. Tourism courses cover event management, tourism management, tourist behaviour, ecotourism, sustainable tourism, technology and innovation, and policy, planning and development. Courses link with the tourism industry, with guest speakers, field visits and other industry activities. By undertaking an internship in leading organisations, you apply learning and theory to develop your practical skills.
Career opportunities
Managerial positions in leisure centres, tour operations, resorts and recreation, sports facility management, event coordination, marketing and public relations, policy and planning.
Professional recognition
Graduates may become members of the Australian Tourism Research Institute; Pacific Area Travel Association; Ecotourism Association of Australia; the Council on Hotel, Restaurant and Institutional Education.
Enquiries
- 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 requirements
In order to graduate you must:
- Complete 2 core courses.
- Complete 8 required introductory (100 level) courses.
- Complete 8 required advanced (200/300 level) courses.
- Complete 6 advanced (200/300 level) elective courses.
- (Optional) Use electives to complete a minor (4 courses) to supplement the required major.
- Complete no more than 10 introductory level courses, including core courses.
- Complete no more than 6 courses from the Faculty of Science, Health, Education and Engineering.
- Register any selected Majors or Minors with Student Administration.
Program notes
- Completing this program within the specified (full-time) duration is based on studying 48 unit points per semester (normally 4 courses).
- 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.
Program Structure
Core Courses (2)
Select 2 core courses from:
COR109 Communication and Thought
COR110 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship
COR111 Environment, Technology and Sustainability
Introductory courses (8)
8 required courses:
BUS101 Applied Research Methods
BUS102 Introduction to Economics
BUS103 Business Law and Ethics
BUS104 Management and Organisational Behaviour
BUS105 Marketing Theory and Practice
BUS106 Accounting for Business
BUS108 Introduction to Informatics
TSM102 Introduction to Tourism, Leisure and Events
Advanced courses (8)
8 required courses:
BUS211 Strategic Management
BUS320 Corporate Governance and Social Responsibility
TSM211 Tourism, Leisure and Special Interests
TSM221 Tourism and Leisure Policy and Planning
TSM223 Sustainable Tourism, Leisure and Event Management
TSM313 Technology and Innovation in Tourism, Leisure and Events
TSM314 Event Management
TSM315 Business Events
Elective courses: (6)
Select 6 advanced (200/300 level) elective courses from either faculty (Arts and Business or Science, Health, Education and Engineering).
Study Plan
The Bachelor of Business (Tourism, Leisure and Event Management) Study Plan is for students commencing in the current semester.
Year 1
- Two (2) core courses:
One core course should be studied in your first semester and one in your second semester - Six (6) required introductory (100 level) courses.
Core courses: (2)
Select 2 core courses from:
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| COR109 Communication and Thought | |||
| COR110 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship | |||
| COR111 Environment, Technology and Sustainability |
Required courses: (6)
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| BUS103 Business Law and Ethics | |||
| BUS104 Management and Organisational Behaviour | |||
| TSM102 Introduction to Tourism, Leisure and Events | |||
| BUS105 Marketing Theory and Practice | |||
| BUS106 Accounting for Business | |||
| BUS108 Introduction to Informatics |
Year 2
- Two (2) required introductory (100 level) courses.
- Four (4) required advanced (200/300 level) courses.
- Two (2) advanced (200/300 level) elective courses
Required Courses: (6)
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| BUS102 Introduction to Economics | |||
| BUS211 Strategic Management | |||
| TSM211 Tourism, Leisure and Special Interests | |||
| BUS101 Applied Research Methods | |||
| TSM221 Tourism and Leisure Policy and Planning | |||
| TSM223 Sustainable Tourism, Leisure and Event Management |
Elective Courses: (2)
Select 2 advanced (200/300 level) elective courses from either faculty (Arts and Business or Science, Health, Education and Engineering).
Year 3
- Four (4) required advanced (200/300 level) courses.
- Four (4) advanced (200/300 level) elective courses
Required Courses: (4)
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| TSM313 Technology and Innovation in Tourism, Leisure and Events | |||
| TSM315 Business Events | |||
| BUS320 Corporate Governance and Social Responsibility | |||
| TSM314 Event Management |
Elective Courses: (4)
Select 4 advanced (200/300 level) elective courses from either faculty (Arts and Business or Science, Health, Education and Engineering).
TOTAL UNITS 288