Griffith University
4 years full-time; 8 years part-time (online only)
This double degree merges international tourism and hotel management with business expertise, enabling graduates to lead operations in world-class resorts, develop tourism strategies, or launch ventures in the travel industry. Ideal for students passionate about people, travel, and business seeking a global career.
International students must demonstrate English language proficiency with a minimum IELTS (Academic) score of 6.5 (no sub-score below 6.0), or equivalent qualifications such as TOEFL iBT, Cambridge C1 Advanced, or Pearson Test of English. Academic entry requirements vary by country and are available on the university website. No specific prerequisites are required. Students should have completed secondary education or equivalent qualifications.
The program comprises 320 credit points across core, major, and flexible modules. Core modules (190 credit points) include: The Purpose of Business, Global Tourism Systems, Tourism and Travel Technology, Fundamentals of Hospitality, Business Decision-Making, Diversity and Culture in Tourism, Hospitality and Tourism Business Acumen, Tourism Disruption Risk and Resilience, and capstone courses. Students select one major from International Tourism and Hotel Management (Events, Hotel and Hospitality, Tourism and Travel) and one from Business (Behavioural Science, Business Analytics, Employment Relations, Financial Crime Investigation, Human Resource Management, Innovation and Entrepreneurship, International Business, Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Management, Marketing, Real Estate and Property Development, or Sport Management). Each major comprises 60 credit points of specialized coursework.
Griffith University is ranked Australia's #1 university for hospitality and management according to ShanghaiRanking's Global Ranking of Academic Subjects 2025. The program is delivered by experienced academics and industry professionals with extensive expertise in tourism and business sectors. Students benefit from practical internships with major hotels and tourism operators, study tours providing international experience, and flexible delivery options including online study, ensuring accessibility for diverse learners.
Graduates can pursue diverse careers including hotel and resort management, tourism destination marketing and development, event and conference management, hospitality and guest experience management, business development and consulting, entrepreneurship in travel or tourism, and marketing, HR, or management roles across global industries. The double degree provides flexibility to work across hospitality, tourism, marketing, management, and entrepreneurship sectors, with skills valued by employers worldwide.
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