Undergraduate GRF-ITH-DEG-2023
Bachelor of International Tourism and Hotel Management
Get set to join the global tourism and hospitality sector
This tourism and hospitality degree skills up graduates with a competitive business edge. Study core tourism courses. Tailor your degree and shape your career with a broad choice of electives, including events, sports management, and languages.
Available loans
Australian Higher Education Loan Program (HELP)
Total subjects
24
Price
From
$45,000
Study method
100% Online
Assessments
100% online
CSP Available
Yes
Credit available
Yes
Applications Close
- 02 Jul 23
- 02 Jul 23
- 13 Aug 23
- 22 Oct 23
With a network of campuses spanning three cities in South East Queensland, Griffith University is committed to progressive multidisciplinary teaching and research and a valuable online provider with Open Universities Australia. Already attracting students from over one hundred countries, Griffith's dedication to academic excellence is available across Australia through OUA.
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QS Ranking 2023
19
Times Higher Education Ranking 2023
16
Degree details
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.
You will be prepared for work in a range of international tourism and hotel management roles, including in hotel and resort groups and the accommodation sector. You will 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.
Secondary education
ATAR/RANK 63.00
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:
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.
In this degree, you will gain an in-depth understanding of the tourism sector, underscored by sustainability principles. You will develop core business skills in areas such as financial management, leadership, management, marketing and strategic management, and enhance these with an understanding of how to manage employment relations in a culturally diverse context.
Thanks to Griffith's close working relationship with the major hotel chains in South East Queensland and tourism operators, you will have the chance to gain knowledge from guest speakers and experience via a wide range of innovative work-integrated learning activities.
You will learn industry-standard systems and graduate with the skills and knowledge employers want, and be fully aware of the culture, service and competitive aspects of international tourism and hotel corporations.
All students will have the opportunity to undertake a work-integrated learning activity in this degree program. These activities integrate theoretical learning with its application in the workplace. The inclusion of work-integrated learning activities in the degree program demonstrates Griffith's commitment to preparing its graduates for success in their working life.
Recommended Study Pattern
As a guide, core subjects in this degree can include:
• Global Tourism Systems
• Global Tourism Systems
• 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 (BIntTourHoMgt), you must successfully complete 240 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 second major and 10 credit points of listed and/or Undergraduate free-choice elective/s, or 70 credit points of listed electives and/or Undergraduate free-choice elective/s.
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.