The course covers the key aspects required for managing diverse hospitality and tourism businesses including marketing, financial management, business research and analytics, and strategic management. It also features specialized units in food and beverage management, rooms division management, tourism planning and development, ecotourism, managing the service experience and event management. Students can further specialize their studies with a stronger focus in various fields, such as event management, marketing, human resource management, and international business. The hospitality and tourism industry is dynamic and fast-paced; presenting graduates with a wide variety of career options to choose from, and the course provides students the industry-focused theoretical knowledge and skills to succeed. Graduates will gain the essential competencies and professional perspectives required by middle and senior levels of management in contemporary hospitality and tourism organizations. Course Learning Outcomes Access, analyze and critically evaluate relevant information to solve challenging business problems systematically. Apply broad and coherent knowledge to a range of business situations, incorporating international/global/cultural perspectives. Collaborate effectively in team settings to produce measurable outcomes. Communicate business knowledge, concepts and advice persuasively and clearly in both written and oral formats, using relevant technology. Generate creative ideas for business innovations that respond to opportunities and constant change. Reflect on feedback and critique one’s own performance in order to identify and plan opportunities for development. Value professional behaviours and/or personal citizenship that reflect an appreciation of the interrelationship between business ethics and corporate social responsibility. Majors you can study in this course Event Management Human Resource Management International Business Management Marketing Course structure Students are required to complete 16 Core Units. This will be supported by an 8-unit supplementary program, comprising of a Major, or a Minor plus Elective units, or two Minors, or 8 Elective units. Employment opportunities Career opportunities for graduates exist within a range of hospitality and tourism businesses, including tour companies, travel agencies, cruise ships, visitor centres, theme park and visitor attraction sites, convention centres, events companies, hotels and resorts, restaurants, cafes and bars. Within these types of organizations, the role may involve managing aspects of tours and site visits, entertainment, conferences and events, food and beverage service, sales and marketing or hiring, training and supervising staff. Possible future job titles Tour Operator, Visitor Centre Manager, Theme Park Manager, Cruise Ship Supervisor, Eco-tourism Operator, Tour Guide, Tourist Attraction Manager, Retail Travel and Tour Operation Manager, Events Coordinator, Conference Coordinator