TAFE SA
3 years
This 3-year Bachelor degree prepares you for leadership roles in tourism, hospitality, and events management. Combining theoretical knowledge with practical industry experience at a world-class facility, it's ideal for aspiring managers and entrepreneurs in these dynamic sectors.
You must have completed Certificate IV or higher in a Hospitality, Tourism or Events related area, OR achieved a satisfactory score of at least 140 on the Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT), OR completed SACE Year 12 or equivalent. Basic computing skills are required for coursework and online learning. You must be an Australian resident to apply.
Core units cover 16 essential areas including Business Relationships, Business Research Methodology, Entrepreneurship and Innovation, Finance for Decision Making, Global Business, International Human Resource Management, Introduction to Economics, Managing Customer Service Excellence, Managing Safety and Security, Marketing Concepts, Operations Planning and Control, Principles of Leadership and Management, Risk and Compliance Management, Strategic Planning and Management, and The Tourism, Hospitality and Events Industries. Additionally, you'll complete 8 elective units from options including Event Management, Global Tourism, International Marketing, Managing the Tourist Experience, Professional Practice (75 hours industry placement), Revenue and Yield Management, Sensory Analysis of Food and Wine, and Sustainability in Tourism, Hospitality and Events.
TAFE SA offers world-class training at the Regency International Centre, a specially-designed facility in Adelaide. With 90% graduate satisfaction rates and 87% recommending their training (2023 NCVER data), TAFE SA combines academic rigor with practical industry experience through live case studies, industry projects, and optional placement opportunities. Experienced lecturers bring extensive hospitality and tourism knowledge to create a supportive learning environment.
Graduates can pursue careers as Conference and Event Organisers, Hotel Managers, Tourism or Travel Managers, or establish their own businesses as sole traders. The degree prepares you for middle management roles in larger corporations or positions running small businesses. Optional electives like the Entrepreneurs' Challenge enable participation in the Australian E-Challenge competition, supporting entrepreneurial aspirations in the hospitality, tourism, and events sectors.
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