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Overview

Are you ready to expand your horizons? From the local to the global, the world is searching for people who understand the power of new technologies and how to leverage them in the tourism and hospitality industry. Our Bachelor of Business (Tourism and Hospitality) has been designed by industry leaders … For more content click the Read more button below. Learn from industry experts and choose from a wide range of specialisations, including event management, marketing, human resources or a second language. Gain real-world experience and industry connections with 120 hours of optional internships at high-profile hospitality and tourism organisations. You'll participate in a hotel management computer simulation and gain hands-on experience using front-of-house and travel management booking systems. You'll learn:Hospitality business foundationsUnderstand how hospitality businesses operate in local, regional and global environments.Management practicesLearn about all areas of restaurant and front-of-house operations. You'll attain Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA) and Responsible Service of Food (RSF) certifications.Computer reservation systemsLearn reservation and ticketing procedures for the travel and hotel industries. You'll attain a Galileo certification and get exposure to OPERA Cloud.Destination marketingExamine the marketing and management of tourism destinations at supranational, national, state, regional and local levels.

Portfolio

Arts, Social Sciences & Commerce (Pre 2022)

Course coordinator

Elspeth Frew

Location(s)

Melbourne (Bundoora)

CRICOS code

020412C

Course instance contact

Elspeth Frew

Course duration (full time)

3 years

Study level

Undergraduate

AQF level

Level 7 - Bachelor Degree

Available only as an exit award

No

Study options

Domestic

International onshore

Completion requirements

To attain the Bachelor of Business (Tourism & Hospitality), students will be required to complete 360 credit points in total consisting of:240 credit points core subjects, and120 credit points 2nd major or 2nd specialisation, a minor or elective group.

Course structure
360 credit points

Course intended learning outcomes

On successful completion you will be able to:
1.
Identify, source and analyse information relevant to business and social challenges.
2.
Evaluate a range of alternate solutions to business and social challenges, and account for potentially competing economic, ethical, social and commercial perspectives in a responsible manner.
3.
Devise innovative recommendations to business and social challenges, based on the identification of the elements of a problem and the application and evaluation of problem solving approaches.
4.
Communicate professionally and effectively with a range of stakeholders, using a variety of modes of communications and appropriate tools.
5.
Engage professionally and effectively to contribute to the success of a multicultural team, in a manner which is respectful of the needs, values, personalities and capabilities of others
6.
Utilise digital technologies to identify, source, analyse and communicate information relevant to business and social challenges.
7.
Demonstrate an understanding of the knowledge and skills required to practice as a professional in the tourism and hospitality industry.
8.
Integrate a broad and coherent, elementary, theoretical and operational knowledge of tourism and hospitality as interdisciplinary fields of research and practice.
9.
Work together with key stakeholders to acquire and convey knowledge and ideas effectively to achieve shared goals in unambiguous contexts.
10.
Apply cognitive skills to collect, analyse and synthesise information to develop and evaluate solutions for straightforward tourism and hospitality problems.
11.
Critically reflect on their own conduct, to improve their own interpersonal and operational skills and knowledge, in light of their role in tourism and hospitality and their impact on the economy, environment and society.

Course features

Work based learning (placement) requirements

Elective placement opportunities (Work Based Learning)
During this course, you will have the opportunity to participate in a Work Based Learning (WBL) placement experience, designed to allow you to extend your formal academic learning beyond the classroom. The WBL experience will provide the opportunity to bring your learning from the university into a work environment and test out your knowledge in a professional real-world environment. Some courses include compulsory WBL subjects, however, we also offer a range of elective WBL subjects, both cross-discipline and subject-specific. La Trobe University will source placements for some subjects, while others will require you to source your own placement. If you are required to source your own placement, dedicated staff will guide and support you through the process. Elective WBL subjects generally involve an application process and Subject Coordinator approval. The location and number of hours undertaken can vary considerably depending on the activity and the discipline area. Please refer to the individual subject entries for more information.Regional students are eligible to access additional support under the Regional Reward program

Other opportunities

Student exchange and overseas short programs offer a unique opportunity for a meaningful learning and educational experience abroad. La Trobe University encourages all students to make the world their campus by participating in an exchange or overseas short program that fits within your degree structure.

Career outcomes

Graduate with practical skills, a global perspective and a detailed understanding of complex business environments. You'll be ready for roles in government, hotel chains, tourism services and catering, including:

  • Restaurant manager
    • Oversee the running of a restaurant, ensuring a high standard of customer service.
  • Hotel manager
    • Oversee staff, finances, facilities and other business operations for a hotel.
  • Destination marketing manager
    • Oversee marketing activities and campaigns. Come up with creative ways to promote your business.

Other course instances

Internal course relationships

Nested

Diploma in Business

Pathways from

Diploma in Business

Pathways to

Bachelor of International Tourism and Hospitality Management

External pathways

External pathways into this course

Additional costs

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