In the hospitality, tourism and events industries, everyone is striving to excel. Graduating with honours signals your exceptional abilities and superior skills to both employers and the academic community. The Bachelor of International Hotel and Tourism Management (Honours) is a one-year program that will teach you the skills and knowledge needed to undertake research relevant to tourism, hospitality or events-related fields. Complete courses on research methods that will develop the skills you need to successfully design and conduct research projects. You'll use this knowledge to write a thesis, which is a major part of the honours program. Learn how to address current industry issues, participate in small-group seminars led by industry experts, and work closely with academic staff to reach your full potential. You'll develop high-level skills in research, communication, and project management. Push the boundaries and graduate with an internationally respected qualification that will set you apart in a competitive job market. An honours qualification signals your leadership potential and provides a pathway to an academic career. Career outcomes Whether you undertake an honours year to build on your undergraduate education, or to begin a career in research, our graduates have a distinct advantage when applying for professional roles. Graduates can use their qualifications to distinguish themselves in a competitive jobs market, or as a stepping stone to careers in research, whether in industry or academia. Students who earn Class I or Class IIA Honours also qualify for most PhD programs across Australia and some internationally, including programs in the United Kingdom and the United States. Our honours graduates have also found employment at high-levels, both in Australia and internationally, and have worked in management roles within the hospitality, tourism, and events sectors. Program structure The courses offered in the Bachelor of International Hotel and Tourism Management (Honours) are set out in the course list. Each course is allocated a certain number of units (#). A standard full-time study load is 8 units per semester. The Program Rules explain what is required to complete the Bachelor of International Hotel and Tourism Management (Honours). These requirements include the total number of units you need to complete in order to graduate.