The Graduate Certificate in Tourism, Hotel and Event Management is a six-month (four course) program designed for applicants who have a bachelor's degree in any field, or for applicants who have several years of industry experience. Benefit from a program that touches on real industry issues and balances practical skills with theory. Study four courses that cover key aspects of hospitality, tourism and events, service management and research, design and management. Learn with like-minded professionals. In order to enrol, you need to have either a relevant degree or professional industry experience, which allows you to connect with your fellow students and build your professional networks. On completion, choose to progress to our 32-unit Master of Tourism, Hotel and Event Management. Because courses in the Graduate Certificate are taken from the master's course list, you can transfer study credits to the higher-level program. Career outcomes The Graduate Certificate in Tourism, Hotel and Event Management is typically undertaken for development reasons – updating knowledge and skills, career change, career progression, or turning professional experience into a university-level qualification. Both domestic and international tourism make substantial contributions to the Australian economy, and there is a diversity of roles available for graduates, across both the public and private sectors. Graduates typically work in roles spanning business, the arts, sports, culture, and events. Specific roles might be found in hotels, accommodation management, hotel operations, national and state sporting associations, state and local government sport and recreation departments, the airline industry, the cruise industry, travel agencies or tour operations. Graduates also work in small hospitality enterprises or take on roles in general hospitality management.