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129811 v.4 Graduate Certificate in Tourism Management


GradCertTourMgnt(Curtin)

Course CRICOS Code: 033862C
Registered full-time Duration for International Onshore Students on student visas: 0.5 Years

Introduction

Designed so that students with management and supervisory experience within the services, tourism and hospitality industry can develop an understanding and gain an insight into the principles and processes of tourism management, while pursuing a broad-based program in the theory and practice of general business management. On successful completion of the Graduate Certificate, students may be eligible to enrol in the Graduate Diploma in Tourism Management, Postgraduate Diploma in Tourism Management, the Postgraduate Diploma in Business (Management), the Master of Commerce (Management), or the Master of Tourism Management degree programs.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites

A degree from a recognised institution or considerable relevant work experience at management level.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Applications for recognition of prior learning are not considered within this course.

Duration and Availability

This fee-paying course is one semester full-time or equivalent part-time study. Some units are available in the evenings.

Professional Recognition

Depending upon the major area of study chosen, graduates are eligible for membership of the Australian and New Zealand Institute of Management.

Career Opportunities

Graduates generally find employment positions which focus on services and tourism management activities in the intermediary managerial level.

Additional Course Expenses

Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks, readers and other vital study materials.

Course Structure

Hrs/Wk

Credit

Year 1 Semester 1

11218 v.4   Communication in Organisations 560 3.0 25.0
  OR  
306812 v.1   Innovative Organisations 564 3.0 25.0
13327 v.3   Tourism Management (Principles and Practices) 560 3.0 25.0
301211 v.2   Tourism Management (Impacts and Influences) 565 3.0 25.0
5275 v.8   Management Processes and Policies 560 3.0 25.0
  100.0
 

Availability

Year Location   All* Internal Partially Online Internal^ External Fully Online#
2005 Bentley Campus Semester 1   Y      
2005 Bentley Campus Semester 2   Y      

The information displayed above refers to study periods and locations where the course is available for first time entry. Students are normally only offered or admitted to a course once.

*The course itself may not be available either solely internally or externally but individual units may be offered in either or both of those modes. Prospective students should contact the Course Coordinator for further information.

^Course and associated units are offered in this mode permitting International Onshore student enrolment.

#Course and associated units are offered in this online only mode and DO NOT permit International Onshore student enrolment.



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