Developed and awarded by La Trobe University, Australia.

La Trobe University was ranked among the QS Top 50 Under as one of the world’s fastest-rising young universities. The Business School is also ranked 50th in the world for hospitality and leisure management in QS World Rankings by Subject 2017.

This 1.5-year advanced standing programme provides students with the business management skills and knowledge needed to work in the rapidly growing tourism industry. It emphasises the application of theoretical knowledge and practical skill. Students will gain hands-on experience in western style food and beverage skills, using computer reservation systems commonly used in the industry and through computer simulation. Graduates typically work in large international companies, resorts, restaurants and hotel chains.

Accreditation

The Bachelor of Business (Tourism and Hospitality) (Top-up) is a fully accredited Australian undergraduate university degree.

An exciting area of growth and innovation, a qualification in tourism and hospitality management provides you with the skills needed for hospitality and tourism supervision with business management skills and an understanding of the dynamics of the tourism industry.

This degree seeks to blend practical training with a broad education for the industry’s future leaders. Besides theories, students will also gain hands-on experience in western style food and beverage skills, using computer reservation systems commonly used in the industry – Opera and Galileo, and through computer simulation. You are also strongly encouraged to work in teams as well as develop your independent study skills.

Graduates typically work in large international companies, resorts, restaurants and hotel chains.

Further Education

The programme is a fully accredited Australia undergraduate degree and generally qualifies graduates for consideration for admission to Masters by coursework in the following areas:

• Accounting
• Business
• Finance
• Management
• Management Information Systems
• Marketing

Masters by Research is also available by application.

Career Prospects

Students who graduate with a qualification in tourism and hospitality can work in varied positions. You could consider working in areas and roles such as:

• restaurant manager
• café manager
• food and beverage manager
• hotel manager
• conference and event manager
• human resource manager
• marketing manager
• resort manager