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Bachelor of Tourism

Course code: 2561 + Course abbreviation: BTour + Total credit points required: 144 + 3 years full-time, 6 years part-time

Study mode and course location

On-campus (Berwick)

Course description

The Bachelor of Tourism provides studies in the essential business disciplines related to the tourism industry. The study of tourism includes behaviour and motivations of tourists, the businesses which service the tourists and the economic, social and environmental impacts of tourism. Skills developed are primarily in management, marketing and general business studies and include critical thinking, research, analysis and communication.

Course structure

Areas of study

Students must complete a major in tourism.

Other studies may be drawn from any of the disciplines taught on the Berwick campus by the Faculty of Business and Economics. These other studies can, in some cases, form a second major in a business discipline.

Some open electives may also be taken from other campuses or other Monash faculties.

Course requirements

The degree requirements are:

(a) Completion of six compulsory common core units (36 points):

(b) Completion of an eight unit (48 points) tourism major available in the Bachelor of Business and Commerce degree:

  • MGW2501 Tourism principles and practice
  • MGW2502 Tourism policy
  • MGW2520 Travel and tour management
  • MGW2521 Entrepreneurship and attractions management
  • MKW2600 Tourism marketing
  • MGW3100 Festival and events management
  • MGW3541 Tourism management projects
  • MGW3601 Tourism planning and development

(c) A first-year sequence (12 points) in a language offered by the Faculty of Arts.

(d) A total of 24 units (144 points) over a maximum of 10 years of study.

(e) A maximum of 10 first-year-level units (60 points).

(f) A minimum of six units (36 points) at third-year level, of which at least four (24 points) must be from those offered by the faculty on the campus delivering this program.

(g) An option to include a maximum of six units (36 points) in disciplines taught by other faculties or from units offered on campuses other than the campus delivering this program.

(h) At least four non-compulsory units (24 points) must be outside the main field of study.

Professional recognition

This degree with relevant units is recognised by the following legal entity:

  • Australian Institute of Management

It is important to note that professional recognition may be dependent upon the correct choice of units. For further details, refer to 'Professional recognition' in the 'Faculty information' section of the Faculty of Business and Economics entry.

Contact details

Inquiries: telephone +61 3 9904 7045, email enquiries.berwick@buseco.monash.edu.au or visit www.buseco.monash.edu.au.

Course coordinator

Professor Betty Weiler

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