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Tourism and Hospitality Management Major

Creative thinkers made here.

Creative thinkers made here.

Why study at ECU?

About this Major

This major equips you to function as a business professional and industry leader in contemporary tourism or hospitality organisations.

You’ll focus on key areas required for managing diverse tourism and hospitality businesses, such as managing the service experience, marketing and communications, sustainable tourism development, and strategic management. You can also tailor your studies by choosing specialised elective subjects that will set you apart in your field.

Code MABUUU

Availability & Campus

Location Availability
Joondalup
Mount Lawley
South West
Online
= Available

Details

Structure

Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
TSM2111Introduction to Hospitality and Tourism15
HOS2325Managing the Service Experience15
MAN2145Human Resource Management15
MKT2805Social Media Marketing15
TSM2650Travel, Destination and Visitor Management 15
TSM3610Sustainable Tourism Development15
HOS3100Hospitality and Tourism Management15
Plus 1 unit from:
TSM3105 ^Contemporary Issues in Tourism and Hospitality 15
TSM3500 ^Business Events Management15
MKT3820 ^Marketing Analytics15
BUS3700 ^Business Study Tour15

Note: BUS3700 may not be offered every year and enrolment is by application only.

^ Core Option

For more detailed unit information for this Major take a look at our Handbook. To organise your life for next semester visit the Teaching timetable.

Student handbook

Notes

Learning Outcomes

  1. Apply broad knowledge and diverse perspectives in tourism and hospitality management contexts.
  2. Solve complex tourism and hospitality management problems with critical thinking.
  3. Communicate effectively in tourism and hospitality management contexts.
  4. Collaborate effectively as a member of a team.
  5. Generate innovative and creative ideas in tourism and hospitality management contexts.
  6. Reflect on experiences for personal and professional development.
  7. Engage in ethical and socially responsible behaviour.

Career Opportunities

Employment opportunities

There are opportunities across a diverse range of global hospitality and tourism businesses, including hotels, resorts, tour companies, travel agencies, visitor centres, theme parks, visitor attraction sites, convention centres, events companies, restaurants, and cafes and bars. You could be involved in the operations and management of accommodation provision and servicing, food and beverage services, entertainment, gaming, conferences, events and banquets, tourism operations, visitor services, sales and marketing, and the hiring, training and supervising of staff.

Possible future job titles

Tour Operator, Visitor Centre Manager, Theme Park Manager, Sustainable Tourism Operator, Tour Guide, Tourist Attraction Manager, Hospitality Services Manager, Hospitality, Business Manager, Tourism Business Manager

This Major can be studied in the following courses

Experiences

The Important Things

Things you should know about if you're thinking about studying here.

Course Entry

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Fees & Scholarships

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Applying

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ECU Experience

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