Course Structure

3 Trimesters per year

Study Program

Students are required to complete 72 credit points as per course structure which includes 20 Core Subjects (60 Credit Points) and 4 Elective Subjects (12 Credit Points)

Core Subjects

Level 1

• Introduction to Tourism, Hospitality, and Events Management
• Accounting for Decision Making
• Principles of Data Analysis for Business
• Introduction to Management Concepts and Application or Leadership and Ethics in Tourism Management
• Business Communication
• Marketing Matters
• Business Law

Level 2

• Managing People
• Tourism and Leisure Management
• Conference and Events Management
• Evidence Based Business Decision Making
• Food and Beverage Management
• Project Management
• Innovation for Tourism, Hospitality and Events Futures

Level 3

• Experience Design in Tourism, Hospitality and Events
• Revenue and Yield Management
• Visitor and Crowd Behaviour Management
• Hospitality Operations Management
• Destination Management and Planning
• Professional Internship or Multidisciplinary Project or Independent Project

Electives Subjects

Select 9 credit points of any Level 1, 2 or 3 undergraduate subjects

+

Select 3 credit points of any Level 2 or 3 undergraduate subjects

Note: Upon recommendation students are required to complete English for Academic Purposes subject to meet progression requirements.

Entry Requirements

• The entry requirements differ from country to country but in general applicants must have satisfactorily completed(passed) 12 years of schooling or equivalent
• Successful completion of the James Cook University Foundation Program will also satisfy the entry requirement

Pre-requisite

• Successful completion of English Language subject or any language rich subject deemed comparable to Australian standards on a case-by-case basis which includes GCE A level Grade D or higher in English or any language rich subject, GCE AS level Grade C or higher in English or any language rich subject, or GCE O level Grade C or higher in English subject.

Advanced Standing

• Students may apply for credit transfer for previous tertiary study in accordance with the Credit Transfer Procedure. Maximum advanced standing up to 48 credit points.

English Requirements

• Applicants of non-English speaking backgrounds must meet the English language proficiency requirements of IELTS 6 (no component lower than 6.0) / TOEFL (Internet Based) 74 (no component less than 18) / Pearson PTE Academic 52 (no component less than 52) or
• Satisfactory completion of James Cook University Singapore English Language Preparatory Program (ELPP) or
• Successful completion of other qualifications completed in English Language deemed comparable to Australian standards within the last two years on a case-by-case basis

Attendance Requirements

International students holding a valid Student’s Pass are required to attend at least 90% of scheduled classes per month. Failure to attend classes is a breach of the student visa conditions. Being absent from classes for a continuous period of seven days or more, or attendance falling below 90% without valid reasons will result in the student needing to surrender their Student's Pass for cancellation.

Domestic students must attend at least 75% of the scheduled lecture and tutorial activities to be eligible for assessment.

Join some of the fastest-growing industries and kickstart your career in tourism, hospitality and events. Build an understanding of research and practice in tourism, hospitality and events as a complex field of business. Gain sought-after skills in digital fluency, sustainability, resilience and futures thinking, with a focus on tropical environments.
 

JCU Tourism, Hospitality and Events (THE) graduates are multi-skilled business professionals who find employment in a growing number of areas. Graduates pursue careers in tourism, hospitality, events, and business. You could find employment as a hospitality manager, events manager, hotel supervisor, travel agent, spa manager, event and conference organiser, tourism operator, tour guide or business owner.