Graduate Certificate in International Tourism and Hospitality Management

Graduates of the Graduate Certificate in International Tourism and Hospitality Management will:

• Develop specialist knowledge and application skills of contemporary theories within international tourism and hospitality management government, non-government and not-for-profit sectors in service industries.

International Tourism and Hospitality Management is an exciting career offering tremendous flexibility for global employment opportunities. It is an ideal career if you are customer focused, a good communicator and enjoy travel and hotel experiences. In the Graduate Certificate in International Tourism and Hospitality Management you will gain a solid base of knowledge and understanding for working within the tourism and hospitality industry, control systems to improve resource utilisation, contemporary growth trends and sustainability practices, and personal and professional skills vital for success in the tourism and hospitality industries.

Griffith University offers a number of study options for International Tourism and Hospitality including on-campus and online.

Recommended study pattern

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

• Foundations of Tourism and Hospitality 
• Introduction to Tourism and Hospitality Control 
• Tourism and Hospitality Career Development
• Sustainable Tourism Management

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 Graduate Certificate in International Tourism and Hospitality Management (GCertIntTourHospMgt), you must successfully complete 40 credit points, made up of:

• 40 credit points for the Foundation Module

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Indicative total fee $8,500

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.

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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To be eligible for admission to the Graduate Certificate in International Tourism and Hospitality Management, a student must:

• hold any Bachelor degree (or equivalent) from a recognised University (or another tertiary education institution of equivalent standing) with a minimum GPA of 4.0 (using a 7.0 point scale) OR
• have a minimum of five years equivalent full-time professional work experience in a relevant field.

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.

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.

Applicants should refer to the English language requirements section of the following University policy for exceptions to these overall requirements:

• Postgraduate Programs Admission Policy

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.