Turn your passion for adventure into a career.
Do you love travel and adventure? Want to help other people discover new places and experiences? Learn how to manage events, attract customers and engage stakeholders with a specialist degree built for the fast-growing tourism, recreation and event industries.
- 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 2021 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.
- Student profile
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Explore the likely peer cohort in the student profile data
- Inherent Academic Requirements
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Prospective students must consider the Inherent Academic Requirements before applying to study this program.
- Program coordinator
- Dr Aaron Tham
In this program you will:
- Learn about consumer needs and motivations, product development, service, stakeholder engagement, event management, policy and planning
- Take advantage of industry trends, with courses in sustainable tourism, business events and technology
- Develop skills in public speaking, communication, team work, leadership, time management, and intercultural understanding
- Benefit from direct industry engagement through guest speakers, volunteer opportunities, internships and work experience with local businesses and major events
Career opportunities
- Tourism or event manager
- Marketing officer
- Festival manager
- Conference manager
- Accommodation manager
Membership
- Queensland Tourism Industry Council
- Pacific Asia Travel Association
- Ecotourism Australia
- Council for Australasian Tourism and Hospitality Education
What will I study?
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The study sequence ONLY represents the CURRENT program structure. Students MUST follow their commencing structure and use this study sequence to guide enrolment.
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