Bachelor of International Tourism and Hotel Management/Bachelor of Business

Graduates of the Bachelor of International Tourism and Hotel Management will have: A broad and coherent body of knowledge that underpins theory, practice and professionalism within the field of business and management. In addition, they will have the specialist technical knowledge and skills required to work in a wide range of settings in the international tourism and hotel services industries.

Graduates of the Bachelor of Business will have a broad and coherent body of knowledge that underpins theory, practice and professionalism within one of the disciplinary areas associated with the degree. In addition they will have specialist technical knowledge in at least one field of business and management studies.

Turn your passion for people, travel and business into a global career. This double degree combines the excitement of tourism and hospitality with the strategy and innovation of modern business. You'll graduate with two degrees in as little as four years, ready to lead, create and make an impact in one of the world's fastest-growing industries.

Highlights of studying the Bachelor of International Tourism and Hotel Management/Bachelor of Business 

• Learn from industry leaders at Australia's top-rated university for tourism and hospitality*. 
• Build solid business skills in marketing, management and finance. 
• Mix and match majors from both degrees to create your own career path. Combine tourism with marketing to promote dream destinations or pair hospitality with HR to lead teams in world-class resorts. 
• Get practical experience through internships and placements with major hotels, tourism operators and business organisations.
• Build global connections through study tours and international experiences that prepare you for a global career. 

Hands-on experience in global business and tourism 

From your first year, you'll gain practical experience that brings your studies to life. Learn how to run sustainable tourism and hospitality operations while developing the business acumen to manage people, lead projects and grow organisations. You'll apply your skills to real challenges, learning from academics and professionals with extensive experience in the tourism and business sectors. 

Double your opportunities 

With two in-demand degrees, you could lead operations in world-class resorts, develop tourism strategies for global destinations, or launch your own start-up in the travel or events industry. You'll graduate with the flexibility to work across sectors, from hospitality and tourism to marketing, management and entrepreneurship, and you’ll graduate equipped with the skills employers around the world are looking for. 

*2024 Shanghai Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - Hospitality and Tourism Management 

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 comprising:

• 190 credit points for all Core Module, and
• 120 credit points for Major Module, and
• 10 credit points from Griffith UniversityFlexible Module.

You must also ensure that:

• Selected courses must include at most 120 credit points at level 1.
• Selected courses must include at least 60 credit points at level 3 or higher.
• International students required to undertake the English Language Enhancement course must substitute 10 credit points of courses in Flexible Module with 5901LHS Language and Communication for Business and Commerce.

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.

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Indicative total fee $69,600

The amounts shown here are indicative for an Australian citizen studying full-time, which is typically 8 subjects per year.

Fees may vary depending on:

• the subjects you choose
• credit from previous work experience
• your eligibility for government funding loans or subsidies such as HECS-HELP or a Commonwealth supported place.

To learn more, go to Fees or contact a student advisor.

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VET qualification: Certificate III.

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 procedure for further information:

• Admission Procedure

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.

If you do not meet the University's specified English language requirements, you may wish to contact the Griffith English Language Institute to increase your eligibility for entering a Griffith University program. This Institute offers a number of English language and other courses at both its Brisbane and Gold Coast branches.

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.