Postgraduate handbook 2005 - Arts

Graduate Certificate in Tourism

Course code: 3763 + Mid-year entry available + 1 year part-time + On-campus (Clayton)
Coordinator: Vicki Peel

Course description

This course offers suitably experienced people the opportunity to further develop and upgrade their skills and expertise in the field of tourism and to familiarise themselves with contemporary debates and developments in this field. It also provides a means for those with extensive industry experience who may not have a tertiary qualification to enter the graduate program in tourism at an appropriate level. In particular, the course will introduce students to the tourism industry in Australia today, to some of the key cultural issues in the field and to the changing international framework within which the industry operates.

Entry requirements

Candidates with a bachelors degree are eligible for admission. Those without tertiary qualifications who seek admission to the graduate certificate should:

• have a minimum of five years tourism industry experience at senior management level (includes working for a tourism authority, local council, travel agency, tour operator, hotel, airline etc).
• provide two references which comment on the nature and extent of their professional experience.
• provide a detailed curriculum vitae in support of their application.
• provide a statement of not more than 1000 words in support of their application.

Course structure

The program requires the completion of two 12-point units to the value of 24 points. Students must complete two compulsory units:

• ATD4010 Tourism industry and marketing
• ATD4140 Cultural tourism

Articulation

Candidates who obtain grades of at least credit average may apply for entry to the Graduate Diploma in Tourism and, if accepted, will be granted a maximum of 24 points of credit.

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