Diploma of International Tourism and Hotel Management

Graduates of the Diploma of International Tourism and Hospitality Management will have a broad body of knowledge that underpins theory, practice and professionalism within the field of tourism and hospitality management. In addition, they will have foundational knowledge and skills required to work in a wide range of settings in the international tourism and hospitality/hotel industries. 

The Brisbane South (Nathan) offering of this program is scheduled to be delivered at the Treasury Building at our Brisbane City campus in 2027. If scheduled opening is delayed, courses may be delivered all or in part at our other Brisbane locations.

The Diploma of International Tourism and Hotel Management is a pathway program designed to help you transition into the Bachelor of International Tourism and Hotel Management. You'll develop foundational knowledge and skills in a supportive learning environment, setting you up for success in your future studies.

The tourism and hospitality industry is evolving, with a shift towards progressive, innovative workplace and industry practices. You'll learn the skills, values and opportunities future industry leaders will need to succeed. The Diploma of International Tourism and Hotel Management will teach you modern business practices, such as adaptability, creativity, diversity, and sustainability, along with foundational marketing and business management theory the industry needs.

You'll study an academic foundation course that prepares you for your university studies, as well as courses on business decision making, fundamentals of hospitality, global tourism system, interpreting tourism management information, and why money matters, with additional support and access to a dedicated First Year Coordinator and (PASS), run by high-achieving students.

Recommended study pattern

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

• Fundamentals of Hospitality 
• Global Tourism Systems
• Tourism, Travel and Technology
• Business Decision-Making

As part of your application, you’ll be guided through how to get the right degree structure in place for you.

This program is offered full-time and part-time at the Brisbane South (Nathan) and Gold Coast campuses and online. You may choose to study courses at other campuses where the program structure allows.

As a full-time student you will generally attend 12-16 hours of scheduled classes per week throughout the trimester. As a part-time student, you will generally attend 6-8 hours of scheduled classes per week.

Classes may be scheduled during the day and evening throughout the week.

Award requirements

For the award of Diploma of International Tourism and Hotel Management (DipIntTourHoMgt), you must successfully

Complete 80 credit points comprising:

• 80 credit points for all Core Module

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Indicative total fee $17,400

The amount shown here is 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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Griffith University's Admission Policy will apply.

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.

The Direct Entry Program (DEP) pathway is not accepted for this program.

Applicants should refer to the English Language Requirements section of the following University procedure for exceptions to these overall requirements:

• Admission Procedure

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.