Graduate Certificate in Tourism and Destination Management

Build on your qualifications and experience to enter the rapidly growing tourism and events sectors with the Graduate Certificate of Tourism and Destination Management.

You'll gain specific insight into tourism and event policy development, build professional networks and build your capability to become a future tourism industry leader.

The course has four specialised tourism management units that focus on addressing contemporary and emerging issues and challenges faced by destinations internationally.

Embedded within an established suite of business programs, including Victoria University's internationally awarded MBA, you'll be prepared to professionally engage with industry issues within the visitor economy. You'll also have the opportunity to continue further study with the Master of Tourism, Hospitality and Events Management.

The Graduate Certificate of Tourism and Destination Management will equip students for roles in:

• tourism planning agencies
• tourism promotion agencies such as 'Destination Melbourne'
• managers of attractions
• marketing and communication (events)
• planners within the travel sector (airlines and other major transport providers)
• self-employment through tourism management businesses.

To attain the award of Graduate Certificate in Tourism and Destination Management, students will be required to complete 48 credit points consisting of:

• 48 credit points of core units

Use our credit calculator to find out how much credit you could get towards your course, based on your previous study.

If you have completed study with another university or institution and believe you are eligible to receive credit for skills and past study, you can apply for advanced standing.

Applications for advanced standing can be made after a discussion with your course chair or academic adviser.