Bachelor of Business – TAFE Advanced Diploma of Travel and Tourism Management

Travel and tourism are worldwide industries that continue to play an important part in both wealthy nations and developing economies. In many ways, they are businesses of adventure, but are also building global communities and creating wealth at every level. The industries also support many innovative specialist fields including eco-tourism and global volunteering. 

The Bachelor of Business – TAFE Advanced Diploma of Travel and Tourism provides training for people who want to operate at a senior travel and tourism industry level using a substantial depth of knowledge of the industry and its managerial techniques. You will develop specialised skills and learn how to operate independently with responsibility for making strategic business decisions. Careers include tourism officer, travel consultant, destination coordinator and adventure tour operator. 

The first year and a half of the degree is a combination of TAFE and University study while the last half of the degree is University only. Within the Bachelor of Business component of the degree, you can major in Human Resource Management, Management, Marketing or Public Relations to complement your TAFE Advanced Diploma of Travel and Tourism Management. You will also undertake a final-year capstone subject that lets you apply everything you have learned in collaboration with students from other disciplines. Plus, you have the option of applying for an internship to gain valuable work experience whilst receiving credit towards your degree. 

Topics of study include tourism marketing, consumer behaviour, services marketing, communications and developing tourism products. The degree offers practical, vocational workplace skills and knowledge of the tourism industry together with a broader conceptual base that covers the principal areas of business necessary for senior level management. 

For enquiries on the TAFE component of this degree, contact TAFE NSW. Course Information 131601. 

Areas of study

Human resource management, management, marketing, public relations, travel and tourism management.

Career opportunities

Tourism events officer, tour leader, operations manager, travel retailing, conference and events manager, public relations coordinator, advertising executive, market researcher, HR management consultant, brand/product manager.

Professional recognition

The Bachelor of Business majors are recognised by peak professional bodies in Australia and overseas: Human resource management major: Accredited by the Australian Human Resources Institute. Marketing major: Graduates may be eligible to apply for membership of the Australian Marketing Institute and the Australian Market and Social Research Society and The Communication Council. Public relations major: Graduates may be eligible to apply for membership of the Public Relations Institute of Australia.

The University of Wollongong has been awarded the prestigious Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International) accreditation. Being accredited by AACSB is public recognition that we are among the world’s top 6% of business schools – that our curriculum meets the highest standards, our students learn from the best business minds, and that our graduates have the highly sought-after skills, knowledge, and experience that today’s global employers are looking for.

Practical experience

Optional internship with credit.

Honours

Available as an additional year of study to meritorious students.

Fees and charges

Refer to University of Wollongong current fee information.