Bachelor of International Tourism and Hotel Management/Bachelor of Business

You will be well prepared for work in a range of international tourism and hotel management roles, including in hotel and resort groups and the accommodation sector. You could also find opportunities in independent restaurants and internationally recognised chains, with entertainment and leisure providers such as theme parks, with suppliers of goods and services to the hospitality industry, in airlines, and with local, state and federal tourism and regional planning authorities.

Professional recognition

Depending upon your choice of Business major, you may be eligible for admission to one or more of the following professional bodies:

• Australian Institute of Management
• Australian Marketing Institute
• Australian Human Resources Institute
• Australian Market and Social Research Society
• Australian Society of Sport Administrators
• The Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply
• International Special Events Society, Queensland Chapter
• Pacific Asia Travel Association
• Sports Management Association of Australia and New Zealand

Secondary education

ATAR/RANK 67.00

The Griffith University's Undergraduate Programs Admission Policy will apply.

VET studies

VET qualification: Certificate III

English Proficiency Requirements

English language requirements apply to International applicants and other applicants whose previous study was undertaken in a language other than English. The minimum English language requirements for such applicants for entry to this program are as follows:

• A minimum overall band score of 6.5 on IELTS (Academic) with no sub-score of less than 6.0
• OR a minimum score of 575 on TOEFL
• OR an internet-based (iBT) TOEFL score of 79 (no sub-score less than 19)
• OR no score less than 3+ in each skill of the ISLPR (conducted by ISLPR Language Services only)
• OR a minimum overall score of 176 (no score less than 169) on C1 Advanced (formerly Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English) or C2 Proficiency (formerly Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English)
• OR an overall score of 58 in the Pearson Test of English (Academic) with no score less than 50.

English test results must be no more than two years old.

Applicants should refer to the following University policy for further information:

• Undergraduate Programs Admission Policy

International students who successfully complete the Direct Entry Program (DEP) will satisfy the English Language requirements for this Griffith degree.

The Direct Entry Program (DEP) is not available for Domestic students.

Reduce the time it takes to finish your degree. You can apply to Griffith to recognise your prior learning, including:

• Formal learning through courses completed at uni and TAFE.
• Informal learning through workplace experience or volunteer training.
• Non-formal learning through social experiences and hobbies.

With Griffith Business School's Bachelor of International Tourism and Hotel Management/Bachelor of Business, you can multiply your career options. In as little as four years, you can graduate with two degrees and a unique skill set that will give you an edge in the employment market.

You can, for example, combine Human Resource Management with Hospitality Management to gain the skills needed to work in human resources in a high-end resort or consider merging skills in Innovation and Entrepreneurship with Tourism Management and start your own tourism business.

Recommended Study Pattern

As a guide, core subjects in this degree can include:

• The Purpose of Business

• Engaging Australia and the Asia-Pacific

• Fundamentals of Hospitality 

• Why Money Matters

Plus there’s a selection of majors, minors and electives to choose from. As part of your application, you’ll be guided through how to get the right degree structure in place for you. 

Award Requirements

For the award of Bachelor of International Tourism and Hotel Management/Bachelor of Business (BIntTourHoMgt/BBus), you must successfully complete 320 credit points, made up of the core courses AND

• 60 credit points for the Tourism Management major or Hospitality Management major; AND
• 60 credit points for a Business major and 60 credit points of free-choice electives, OR
• 80 credit points for an extended Business major and 40 credit points of free-choice electives, OR
• 90 credit points for an Accounting (Extended) major and 30 credit points of free-choice elective.

This degree may be awarded with Distinction where a student achieves a minimum program GPA of 6.5 with no failed courses. The words 'This award was achieved with Distinction' will be recorded on the testamur.