Monash University Handbook 2011 Postgraduate - Course

The Graduate Diploma in Tourism is a broad-based, multidisciplinary program specifically designed to equip students with the skills required by the tourism industry. Areas of speciality in the program include marketing, heritage and culture, environmental studies, language and cross-cultural studies, regional studies and communications.

Students completing this course will have:

• an understanding of diverse aspects of the academic discipline
• an understanding of the world view of the field of study
• a familiarity with the secondary literature in the field of study
• a familiarity with many of the key texts and cultural products pertaining to the field of study
• advanced reading and communication skills, both written and verbal
• developed sound analytical skills
• developed the ability to use relevant technology such as databases, information management systems and search engines effectively.

International exchanges

Students are encouraged to undertake part of their studies overseas in order to broaden their understanding of the international market. The exchanges are specifically designed for those students who have a particular interest in international marketing but are available to all students. Exchanges are available with the following universities: Uppsala University (Sweden), London Metropolitan University (UK), Estonian Business School (Estonia). Approval must be obtained from the course coordinator and the faculty well before departure. For more information about the Monash Abroad international exchange program visit http://www.monash.edu.au/students/studyabroad/programs/exchange.html

This course consists of three 12-point core units and 12 points of elective units.

Core units

• APG4389 Tourism industry and marketing
• APG4709 Sustainable tourism development and planning
• APG4710 Cultural tourism and special events

Electives

Students select one of the following:

• APG4390 Contemporary issues in tourism
• APG4398 New communications media
• APG4708 Ecotourism management
• other units as approved by the course coordinator

Students who complete this course with a minimum credit average are eligible to apply for entry into course 3067 Master of Tourism.

After successful completion of 24 points, students may apply to exit the program with course 3763 Graduate Certificate in Tourism.

Graduate Diploma of Tourism