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Undergraduate TAS-ABT-ADG-2021

Associate Degree in Applied Business (Tourism and Events)

Become a leader in tourism and events

Available loans

Australian Higher Education Loan Program (HELP)

Total subjects

16

Price

$15,900

Study method

100% online

Assessments

100% online

Credit available

Yes

Applications Close

  • 11 Apr 21
  • 04 Jul 21
  • 26 Sep 21
UTAS
Australia’s fourth oldest university, the University of Tasmania, is highly regarded internationally for teaching and academic excellence. The university offers more than 100 undergraduate degrees and more than 50 postgraduate programs across a range of disciplines. The university offers students a diverse range of opportunities, the chance to learn from leading experts, and excellent preparation for their future careers.

QS RANKING 2021

19

Times Higher Education Ranking 2021

25

  • 2021

Degree structure

Degree details

What you'll learn

On completion of this degree, students will be able to: 

  1. Identify, analyse, and evaluate personal goals and pathways for paraprofessional employment and further learning
  2. Articulate evidence and value of learned academic and practice knowledge and skill to a range of audiences
  3. Apply and communicate academic knowledge of business disciplines within the contemporary business environment
  4. Apply and communicate practical business skills within the contemporary business environment
  5. Demonstrate adaptability in the context of emerging digital and innovative landscapes through cognitive, technical, and creative thinking skills
  6. Model the principles of sustainable business practice and resource management through ethical and professional conduct within a collaborative framework
Career opportunities

Graduation from the Associate Degree in Applied Business (Tourism and Events) can provide an entry opportunity for those who have not worked in business settings, accelerate progression through a graduate's present organisation, or open up new career paths and opportunities.

This course provides graduates with paraprofessional level of business knowledge and practice applicable across industries. A graduate's chosen specialisation might lead them to paraprofessional-level roles within that industry.

New to Applied Business and never worked in the industry before?
For those graduates new to Applied Business, this qualification could assist you to gain roles such as trainee positions with managers, team leaders, field officers, and researchers.

Already working and want to fast track or leverage off past experience?
For those graduates already working in business, an Applied Business qualification may enable them to progress from assistant positions to managerial roles, lead a small team, become specialists, salespersons and liaise better with suppliers or customers

Potential types of employers

  • Small and medium businesses
  • Accountancy firms
  • Financial services
  • Event organisations
  • Sport organisations
  • Tourism organisations
  • Health and well-being consultants
  • Non-for-profit organisations
  • Project management companies

Articulation into further study

Articulating into the Associate Degree in Applied Business (Tourism and Events) will be in line with the University's standard application for credit process. Please see the Articulation/ Credit webpage for more information. Applications for credit can be made upon application to the Associate Degree in Applied Business (Tourism and Events) course.

Students wishing to articulate from the Associate Degree in Applied Business (Tourism and Events) into University of Tasmania bachelor programs may be eligible for some credit, subject to the receiving college/faculty's discretion. 

Entry requirements

Open enrolment subjects

Completion of four OUA subjects, including:

  • TAS-ZAA131 Contemporary Business Environments
  • TAS-ZAA132 Managing People
  • TAS-ZAA114 Designing Events

Higher education

This Associate Degree is open to applicants from a broad range of backgrounds.  You may gain admission through the UTAS Pathway Entry – Completed the University Preparation Program or Diploma of University Studies (offered by University of Tasmania). If you are unsuccessful in meeting the Alternative Entry criteria, you will be offered a place in the University Preparation Program or Diploma of University Studies. 

Secondary education

If you have completed Year 12 or completed Year 10 at least two years ago, you can gain Direct Entry to the Associate Degree with an ATAR result of 40 or greater achieved within the last 5 years; or Tasmanian Certificate of Education (TCE) Entry - Completed the TCE (or equivalent) with a minimum of Satisfactory Achievements (SA) in 5 x Level 2 subjects.

VET studies

Vocational Education and Training (VET) Entry - A VET certificate III or higher (in a related field of study) within the last 10 years. 

Work and Life

Personal Competency Entry – Completed a Personal Competency Statement as part of the application process and met the criteria for entry. This statement can include prior work experience, qualifications (e.g. VET qualifications), skills, competencies and/or previous education. 

Credit for previous study or work

The University of Tasmania grants credit and recognition of prior learning that may include formal and/or informal prior learning. More information is available here.

Description

Industry experts have helped to develop the course and are actively involved in its delivery to maximise student opportunities to learn through practice.

The Associate Degree in Applied Business (Tourism and Events) is for aspiring future leaders and managers. See our other OUA University of Tasmania Applied Business courses for alternate specialisations.

The Tourism and Events specialisation focuses on tourism and event organisation, their significance to governments, businesses and the community and the social, financial and cultural impacts of these crucial sectors of the Tasmanian economy. Students learn key business concepts in both traditional and rapidly evolving tourism and events markets while developing the skills to apply them in real world situations.

A key feature of the course is the online immerse practical learning component, where ‘Practice and Portfolio’ subjects are paired with academic subjects to provide hands-on learning. This unique system aims to enhance students’ problem solving, communication, critical thinking, teamwork and leadership skills by allowing them to ‘learn through practice’. It has been designed to make university study a little less daunting—and a lot more practical. You’ll learn about contemporary business concepts and practices while developing problem solving and project management skills through industry insights and case studies.

Completing our Associate Degree in Applied Business (Tourism and Events) will give you an opportunity to accelerate progression in a current organisation an opportunity to open up a new career path a pathway into further study at the University of Tasmania.

Degree structure details

Recommended Study Pattern

For students undertaking full-time study the following study pattern is recommended. 

  • Year 1. 8 subjects in first year including:
    • 4 core subjects:
      • TAS-ZAA131 Contemporary Business Environments
      • TAS-ZAA132 Managing People
      • TAS-ZAA133 Business Finance
      • TAS-ZAA134 Marketing for Business
    • 4 Tourism and Events subjects
      • TAS-ZAA136 The Business of Leisure
      • TAS-ZAA139 Contemporary Tourism
      • TAS-ZAA142 Visitor Engagement
      • TAS-ZAA144 Designing Events
  • Year 2. 8 subjects in the second year including:
    • 4 core subjects
      • TAS-ZAA231 Data for Decision Making
      • TAS-ZAA232 Business Planning
      • TAS-ZAA233 Managing Projects
      • TAS-ZAA234 Entrepreneurial and Innovative Thinking
    • 4 Tourism and Events subjects
      • TAS-ZAA236 Managing Events
      • TAS-ZAA243 Digital Visitor Economy
      • TAS-ZAA240 Hospitality Management 
      • TAS-ZAA249 Industry Project

Award Requirements

Satisfactory completion of 16 subjects, as required in the schedule, within 5 years from commencement.

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Open enrolment available

This degree has open enrolment subjects which allow you to start without submitting a degree application. 

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