[Information for students seeking to commence study at the University of Canberra from Semester 1, 2012]

ABOUT THE COURSE

The tourism market has become more sophisticated. The need for well qualified and trained people in the sector has grown to meet dramatic changes in service levels in Australia and overseas. The Bachelor of Tourism Management prepares students for a career at the middle or senior level of the tourism industry and gives a balance of theory studies and practical expertise in a wide range of areas including sustainable tourism, development, culture and heritage tourism, visitor services management, and Pacific Rim tourism.

Students may complete an optional internship unit in the final year of study and most students also have the option to complete a semester of study at an international partner institution through the study abroad program. This program provides a strong degree of flexibility through the ability to choose an optional open major from more than 50 fields across all 7 faculties of the university.

LENGTH OF STUDY

The Bachelor of Tourism Management is typically studied over 3 years full time (or an equivalent period part time). Students commencing in Semester 1 have the option of completing a 2.5 year accelerated program through study in the optional winter term.

DOUBLE DEGREE OPTIONS

The Bachelor of Tourism Management can be combined with the Bachelors of Commerce, Sports Management, or Arts in International Studies or the Diploma of Languages (4 year programs).

The university also offers a wide range of double degrees combining the similar Bachelor of Commerce (majoring in Tourism Management).

CAREER OPTIONS

• Recreation Officer
• Tourism Manager
• Travel Consultant
• Sports Administrator
• Leisure Group Manager
• Destination Manager
• Consultant
• Entrepreneur

TYPICAL FULL TIME STUDY SEQUENCES

Bachelor of Tourism Management - Standard (4+0+4) - Semester 1 Commencing

Bachelor of Tourism Management - Standard (4+0+4) - Semester 2 Commencing

Bachelor of Tourism Management - Winter Term Load Spread (3+2+3)

Bachelor of Tourism Management - Winter Term Accelerated (4+2+4)

ABOUT OPEN MAJORS

Students studying the Bachelor of Tourism Management have the option of studying a second 'open' major of 6 units from more than 50 fields across all 7 faculties of the university. Some of the most popular options for this program include:

• Entrepreneurship
• Event Management
• Marketing
• Services Management
• Information Studies
• Public Relations Studies
• Languages (Chinese, Japanese or Spanish)
• Law & Technology
• Psychology: An Introduction
• Sustainability

see the UC Courses & Units database for more information about these and other open major options.

ABOUT THE FACULTY OF BUSINESS & GOVERNMENT

Business & Government are the primary institutions that shape our world. The interaction between these institutions form the intellectual focus of the Faculty.

Graduates from B&G courses gain a unique insight into the interrelationships and dependencies between these two areas in the context of their specific field of study.

All B&G programs feature a focus on student choice and flexibility and real world relevance.

OUR COMMITMENT TO INDIGENOUS AWARENESS

Given the importance of Indigenous issues to all Australians the Faculty of Business & Government strongly recommends all students consider including 6878 Indigenous Australia: Contemporary Issues (as either a stand alone unit or as part of an open major in Indigenous Studies) as an elective part of their program of study.

Note: Information provided as a guide only. Consult the UC Handbook for the year of commencement for official course rules. Units are not offered in all semesters - in some cases certain majors may not be available for full time students.