Tourism Management
This course information is for international students only
Year
2010
Award
Bachelor of Business (Tourism Management)
CRICOS course code
028231K
Length
3 years
Campuses
Melbourne (Bundoora)
Course description
This course provides students with first-hand knowledge of travel and tourism operations. This equips them with the industry knowledge and core business management skills that can be applied to small, medium and large tourism businesses. The course gives students the broadest possible career options by combining a solid business degree - encompassing areas such as accounting, marketing and economics - with specialised tourism subjects including Destinations Marketing and Management, Travel Operations and Ticketing, Tour Guiding, Event Management and Tourist Attraction Operations.
Course structure
All subjects are worth 15 credit points. First year: eight compulsory subjects.
Second year: seven compulsory subjects and one elective. Third year: five compulsory subjects and three electives. The course offers a third-year specialisation in regional culture and tourism.
Handbook
Major areas of study
Travel and tourism, entrepreneurship, event management, wine tourism and marketing, international tourism, resort management, marketing, languages, ecotourism, regional culture and heritage tourism, community tourism, environmental tourism and general business studies.
Overseas study opportunities
Overseas study opportunities are available.Please see http://www.latrobe.edu.au/international/exchange for more information.
Application
Visit our How to Apply website for details on preparing an application.
Tuition fee (AUD)
18 200
The University reserves the right to vary fees on an annual basis. Fees will not normally rise above 7% per annum. Should the University decide to increase its fees, that increase will take effect on 1 January of the following year.
English language requirements
Successful completion of English for Further Studies Advanced Stage 5B certificate at undergraduate (EFS5 (60%) UG) level conducted by La Trobe University Language Centre; for more information please visit the La Trobe International College website.
IELTS (Academic) score of 6.0 with no individual band score less than 6.0; or
TOEFL Paper-based Test: a minimum score of 550 with a score of 5 or better in the Test of Written English; or
TOEFL Computer-based Test: a minimum score of 213 with a score of 5 in essay writing; or
TOEFL Internet-based Test: a minimum score of 80 with no individual score less than 20; or
Satisfactory completion of an English language subject at Year 12 or equivalent level. This must have been completed in the last two years and at an academic level acceptable to the University; or
Approved equivalent.
Academic entry requirements
LTU Foundation Studies - 65
Aust. Yr 12 (ENTER) 2009 (indicative only) - 80.65
International Baccalaureate - 28
Cambridge A Levels/STPM - 6
Sri Lankan A Levels - CCC
MICSS (UEC) - 3A 3B
Canada Secondary School (or CPU) - 65
Norway Upper Secondary Certificate - 3.5
Sweden Slutbetyg - G
All Indian Sen SC (Best 5 Subjects) - 65
Vietnam (Year 12) - 8
National (China) Gao Kao - 500
Shanghai (China) Gao Kao - 410
Guangzhou (China) Gao Kao - 550
Thailand (Matayoma 6) - GPA 2.6
GAC Cert. IV - GPA 2.3
If you do not meet these entry requirements you might be interested in La Trobe's Foundation Studies and Diploma Programs, which provide an alternative pathway to La Trobe's undergraduate program. For more information please visit the La Trobe International College website.
Semester starts
Semester 1 and 2 (March and July)
For actual course commencement dates, please visit the calendar.Additional information
Mid-year entry is only available to those seeking Advanced Standing (credit) for previous studies.
Career opportunities
Tourism is one of the fastest-growing industries in the world and managers and administrators in tourism and hospitality-related industries continue to be in high demand. Graduates choosing to work in tourism and hospitality industries may find employment in a wide range of areas including the airline industry, coach companies, cruise liners, holiday resorts, tourist attractions, ecotourism, event and conference management, large catering facilities and convention centres, international sporting events and festivals, government tourism organisations, wholesale and retail tourism, or management roles within hotels, motels, resorts, restaurants or clubs. Students are also trained to operate their own businesses.
Contact information
Online Enquiry
Future students: 61 3 9627 4805
In Australia (freecall): 1800 619 768
Current students and enquires relating to submitted applications:
61 3 9479 1199
international@latrobe.edu.au