Graduate Diploma
This diploma gives graduates the competitive edge for managerial, policy-development and planning roles within the rapidly growing tourism and events industries.
Throughout the course, you'll study tourism and management with a focus on contemporary challenges faced by destinations internationally.
You'll gain expertise in current visitor-economy issues, acquiring managerial skills, and increasing your knowledge in modern tourism areas such as 'green growth' and sustainability.
Once you've completed the diploma, you can transfer - with unit credits - to the Master of Tourism and Destination Management. Or use your new skills and professional networks to launch a career as a leader in tourism and event management or policy development.
According to Deloitte, the tourism industry is identified as ranking second within a set of 'fabulous five' industry sectors that will drive Australian economic growth, with projections of almost five per cent growth per annum, over the next 30 years.
Job titlesThe Graduate Diploma of Tourism and Destination Management will equip students for roles in:
To attain the Graduate Diploma Business (Tourism and Destination Management), students will be required to complete 96 credit points (equivalent to 8 units) consisting of:
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 coordinator or academic adviser.