The Graduate Diploma in International Tourism and Hotel Management is designed for students who wish to gain a higher degree, helping them to secure senior management employment in their chosen career direction. It equips graduates with advanced business acumen, management skills and specialised industry knowledge, considered essential for managerial level graduates. A flexible course structure allows students to tailor their course of study to meet their individual needs and career aspirations. The Graduate Diploma in International Tourism and Hotel Management is a pathway award. Students who complete the Graduate Diploma are awarded eight units of advanced standing towards the Master of International Tourism and Hotel Management. Major areas of study The Graduate Diploma in International Tourism and Hotel Management is a pathway to the Master of International Tourism and Hotel Management and covers eight units, including topics such as employee relations, event planning and management, financial analysis, marketing, tourism planning and environmental management, tourism information technology and tourism and hospitality management. There is also an optional work placement (internship) component. Career opportunities The Graduate Diploma in International Tourism and Hotel Management is for those in need of strong foundational knowledge in tourism, events or hotel management, who are working in the industry and want to improve career advancement prospects, or for those who are interested in a career move to tourism and hospitality. Graduates of this course will be prepared for a range of positions with private, public or non-profit organisations, within the tourism and hotel sectors. These may include management positions, consultancies, policy and advisory positions and research opportunities.