301215 v.4 Postgraduate Diploma in Commerce (Tourism Management)
PGradDipCom(Curtin)
Course CRICOS Code: 032979J
Registered full-time Duration for International Onshore Students on student visas:
1 Year
Introduction
Enables students with an undergraduate degree in business, commerce, tourism, hospitality or a related field to further develop expertise in the area of tourism management. It will provide students with the relevant knowledge and skills required for career advancement and management positions in the services, tourism and hospitality industry worldwide.
Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites
A bachelors degree in business, commerce, or other appropriate field from a recognised Australian tertiary institution, or equivalent qualification.
Recognition of Prior Learning
Applications for recognition of prior learning are assessed on an individual basis.
Duration and Availability
This fee paying course is two semesters full-time or equivalent part-time study. Some units are available in the evening.
Intermediate Awards 1
A student who has completed the requirements of an approved intermediate award may apply for graduation in that award subject to approval from the Head of School/Department. Fees apply. Intermediate award(s) approved for this course are:
Intermediate Awards II
Graduate Certificate in Tourism Management.
Professional Recognition
Depending upon the major area of study chosen, graduates are eligible for membership to the Australian and New Zealand Academy of Management.
Career Opportunities
Graduates generally find employment positions that have an interest in or focus on services and tourism management activities at the managerial level.
Additional Course Expenses
Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks, readers and other essential study materials.
Course Structure Disclaimer
Curtin University reserves the right to alter the internal composition of any course to ensure learning outcomes retain maximum relevance. Any changes to the internal composition of a course will protect the right of students to complete the course within the normal timeframe and will not result in additional cost to students through a requirement to undertake additional units.
| Course Structure | Hrs/Wk | Credit | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | |||||
| 11667 | v.3 | Business Dissertation (Management) 696 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 305581 | v.1 | Environmental Issues in Business 501 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 4688 | v.5 | Human Resource Management (Overview) 560 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 5248 | v.6 | Managerial Leadership 561 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| SELECT 4 OPTIONS | 100.0 | ||||
| 200.0 | |||||
| Optional Units to Select from in Year 1 | Hrs/Wk | Credit | |||
| 11218 | v.4 | Communication in Organisations 560 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 12473 | v.3 | Tourism and Event Marketing 570 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 13308 | v.4 | Hospitality Industry Management 575 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 13309 | v.2 | Professional Practice 580 | 6.0 | 50.0 | |
| 13310 | v.2 | Professional Practice 595 | 6.0 | 50.0 | |
| 13311 | v.3 | Tourism Economics 502 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 13313 | v.3 | Tourism Management (Sustainable Tourism) 566 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 13327 | v.3 | Tourism Management (Principles and Practices) 560 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 13328 | v.4 | Services Information Management 561 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 301211 | v.2 | Tourism Management (Impacts and Influences) 565 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 301212 | v.4 | Event Management 570 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 5934 | v.4 | Legal Environment 560 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| OR | |||||
| 308108 | v.1 | Travel and Tourism Law 503 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| N1 | Optional units must be chosen in consultation with the academic program area head. |
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