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Tourism and hospitality management

Why study Tourism and hospitality management?

Our programs prepare you for a professional career and research-orientated occupations within the tourism industry. Graduates from other disciplines gain a solid grounding to enter managerial employment in the industry. Study the development of tourism, the marketing of tourism destinations and the analysis of tourism activity. Gain advanced skills in tourism analysis and marketing. Be ready to manage the growing challenges in a dynamic industry.

Career opportunities

We expect our graduates to be in high demand in destination development and marketing, as analysts and policy advisors in tourism development agencies, and as managers in tourism and travel. Our industry partnerships and liaison programs include Tourism Transport Forum, Delaware North (Melbourne Park, Rod Laver Arena), RACV Club, Intercontinental Hotels, Accor Hotels and Resorts and Tennis Australia. These give you a chance to meet industry leaders and exposure to potential employment.

Courses

Local students

Tourism and hospitality management courses (Mid year entry)
Offer year	Course title	Campus(es)	Duration	Semester starts
2011	Graduate Diploma in Hospitality Management	Melbourne	1 year full-time or 2 years part-time	Semester 1 and 2 (March and July)
Graduate Diploma in Hospitality Management continued… Course description This course provides professional studies in hospitality management for graduates from any discipline, and prepares students for professional employment in the hospitality industry. It offers a flexible structure to suit students' individual requirements, allowing them to expand on previous studies and vocational experiences. Prerequisite Australian Bachelor degree or equivalent, or completion of professional development course from the School of Management equivalent to at least 30 credit points. Fee type Fees (Fee-Help available) Fee amount Indicative (2011): $10,220 (per 120 credit points) How to apply Download and complete a postgraduate coursework application form, and send it directly to the relevant campus. Please ensure you also provide all supplementary information required. Apply direct to the University. Applications for Semester 1 close 31 January. Applications for Semester 2 close 15 July. Full course details Hospitality Management (Graduate Diploma)Melbourne Hospitality Management (Graduate Diploma)Albury-Wodonga
2012	Graduate Diploma in Hospitality Management	Melbourne	1 year full-time or 2 years part-time.	Semester 1 and 2 (March and July)
Graduate Diploma in Hospitality Management continued… Course description This course provides professional studies in hospitality management for graduates from any discipline, and aims to prepare students for professional employment in the hospitality industry. It offers a flexible structure to suit students' individual requirements, allowing them to expand on previous studies and vocational experiences. Prerequisite Australian Bachelor's degree or approved international equivalent. Fee type Fees (Fee-Help available) Fee amount Indicative (2012): $10,810 per 120 credit points. How to apply Apply direct to the University.Visit our postgraduate website to download an application form. Applications for Semester 1 close 31 January. Applications for Semester 2 close 15 July. Full course details Hospitality Management (Graduate Diploma)Melbourne
2011	Graduate Diploma in Tourism Management	Melbourne	1 year full-time or 2 years part-time	Semester 1 and 2 (March and July)
Graduate Diploma in Tourism Management continued… Course description This course prepares students from disciplines other than tourism for professional and managerial employment in tourism. It provides a flexible structure to suit individual requirements, allowing students to expand on their previous studies and vocational experiences. Prerequisite Three-year Australian undergraduate degree or equivalent, or professional development course from the School of Management equivalent to at least 30 credit points. Fee type Fees (Fee-Help available) Fee amount Indicative (2011): $10,200 (per 120 credit points) How to apply Download and complete a postgraduate coursework application form, and send it directly to the relevant campus. Please ensure you also provide all supplementary information required. Apply direct to the University. Applications for Semester 1 close 31 January. Applications for Semester 2 close 15 July. Full course details Tourism Management (Graduate Diploma)Melbourne
2012	Graduate Diploma in Tourism Management	Melbourne	1 year full-time or 2 years part-time.	Semester 1 and 2 (March and July)
Graduate Diploma in Tourism Management continued… Course description This course aims to prepares graduates from disciplines other than tourism for professional and managerial employment in tourism. It provides a flexible structure to suit individual requirements, allowing students to expand on their previous studies and vocational experiences. Prerequisite Australian Bachelor's degree in any discipline. Applicants with comparable qualifications are also considered. Fee type Fees (Fee-Help available) Fee amount Indicative (2012): $10,810 per 120 credit points. How to apply Apply direct to the University. Visit our postgraduate website to download an application form. Applications for Semester 1 close 31 January. Applications for Semester 2 close 15 July. Full course details Tourism Management (Graduate Diploma)Melbourne

How to apply?

Methods of application vary from course to course. Please see the course entry above for details of how to apply for the course you are interested in.

Fees and scholarships

Postgraduate coursework programs are either:

Fee-paying (where you pay the full cost of the course). FEE-HELP is available.
CSP (Commonwealth Supported Place), subsidised by the Commonwealth Government where you pay a contribution towards course costs. HECS-HELP is available.

Students enrolled for certain postgraduate coursework programs may be eligible for student income support.

International students

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Tourism and hospitality management international courses
Offer year	Course title (CRICOS)	Campus(es)	Duration	Semester starts	Annual Tuition Fee (AUD)
2011	Graduate Diploma in Hospitality Management (027909K)	Melbourne	1 year	Semester 1 and 2 (February and July)	$19 470
Graduate Diploma in Hospitality Management continued… Year 2011 Course description This course provides professional studies in hospitality management for graduates from any discipline, and prepares students for professional employment in the hospitality industry. It offers a flexible structure to suit students' individual requirements, allowing them to expand on previous studies and vocational experiences. English Language Requirements IELTS (Academic) - minimum overall band score of 6.5 with no individual band score less than 6.0; or TOEFL Computer-Based Test - A minimum score of 233 with a score of 5 in essay writing; or TOEFL Paper-based Test - A minimum score of 575 with a score of 5 or more in the test of Written English; or TOEFL Internet-based Test - A minimum score of 88 with no individual score less than 22; or Completion of the English for Further Studies Advanced Stage 5B certificate at PG (postgraduate) level available from the La Trobe Melbourne; or Approved equivalent. Academic entry requirements An Australian Bachelor's degree or approved international equivalent. Course details Hospitality Management (Graduate Diploma)Melbourne Hospitality Management (Graduate Diploma)Albury-Wodonga
2012	Graduate Diploma in Hospitality Management (027909K)	Melbourne	1 year	Semester 1 and 2 (February and July)	$20 630
Graduate Diploma in Hospitality Management continued… Year 2012 Course description This course provides professional studies in hospitality management for graduates from any discipline, and aims to prepare students for professional employment in the hospitality industry. It offers a flexible structure to suit students' individual requirements, allowing them to expand on previous studies and vocational experiences. English Language Requirements IELTS (Academic) - minimum overall band score of 6.5 with no individual band score less than 6.0; or TOEFL Computer-Based Test - A minimum score of 233 with a score of 5 in essay writing; or TOEFL Paper-based Test - A minimum score of 575 with a score of 5 or more in the test of Written English; or TOEFL Internet-based Test - A minimum score of 88 with no individual score less than 22; or Completion of the English for Further Studies Advanced Stage 5B certificate at PG (postgraduate) level available from La Trobe Melbourne; or Approved equivalent. Academic entry requirements An Australian Bachelor's degree or approved international equivalent. Additional information Please note this course is currently under review and may not be offered in 2013. Please check the course status before making an application. Course details Hospitality Management (Graduate Diploma)Melbourne
2011	Graduate Diploma in Tourism Management (073293M)		1 year	Semester 1 and 2 (March and July)	$A$19 470
Graduate Diploma in Tourism Management continued… Year 2011 Course description This course prepares students from disciplines other than tourism for professional and managerial employment in tourism. It provides a flexible structure to suit individual requirements, allowing students to expand on their previous studies and vocational experiences. English Language Requirements IELTS (Academic) - minimum overall band score of 6.5 with no individual band score less than 6.0; or TOEFL Computer-Based Test - A minimum score of 233 with a score of 5 in essay writing; or TOEFL Paper-based Test - A minimum score of 575 with a score of 5 or more in the test of Written English; or TOEFL Internet-based Test - A minimum score of 88 with no individual score less than 22; or Completion of the English for Further Studies Advanced Stage 5B certificate at PG (postgraduate) level available from the La Trobe University Language Centre; or Approved equivalent. Academic entry requirements An Australian Bachelor degree in any discipline is required. Applicants with comparable qualifications will be considered. Course details Tourism Management (Graduate Diploma)Melbourne
2012	Graduate Diploma in Tourism Management (073293M)	Melbourne	1 year	Semester 1 and 2 (March and July)	$20 630
Graduate Diploma in Tourism Management continued… Year 2012 Course description This course aims to prepares graduates from disciplines other than tourism for professional and managerial employment in tourism. It provides a flexible structure to suit individual requirements, allowing students to expand on their previous studies and vocational experiences. English Language Requirements IELTS (Academic) - minimum overall band score of 6.5 with no individual band score less than 6.0; or TOEFL Computer-Based Test - A minimum score of 233 with a score of 5 in essay writing; or TOEFL Paper-based Test - A minimum score of 575 with a score of 5 or more in the test of Written English; or TOEFL Internet-based Test - A minimum score of 88 with no individual score less than 22; or Completion of the English for Further Studies Advanced Stage 5B certificate at PG (postgraduate) level available from the La Trobe University Language Centre; or Approved equivalent. Academic entry requirements An Australian Bachelor's degree in any discipline. Applicants with comparable qualifications will be considered. Additional information Please note this course is currently under review and may not be offered in 2013. Please check the course status before making an application. Course details Tourism Management (Graduate Diploma)Melbourne

How to apply?

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Fees and scholarships

Estimated fees for international students are indicated for each course above. Fees are indicative only and set at 120 credit points per course, unless otherwise stated, and may vary depending on the number of credit points in which students enrol. Some courses may vary in credit point load and fees will be adjusted accordingly.

There is also a range of scholarships available for international students to assist students.

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Overseas study opportunities

Gain valuable overseas experience by taking part in a short-term overseas study program with one of our 100 partner universities in over 30 countries. Or spend 6–12 months in a student exchange program in destinations like Canada, the US, South America, Europe or the UK. Our exchange partners include the University of Innsbruck, Copenhagen Business School, Berlin School of Economics or the BEM Management School in France. See student exchange.

About the academic staff

You'll get to meet a large number of academics during your course, from tutors through to lecturers. You can view all the staff from the Faculty of Business, Economics and Law or focus on staff in Tourism and hospitality management.

Student and graduate profiles

Find out about the experiences of one of our Tourism and hospitality management postgraduate students.

Postgraduate studies have offered me a greater degree of individualism and autonomy to explore personalised areas of interest.

Ms Madelene Rose McWha,