Courses Handbook 2007 - [ Archived ]

309802 v.1 Graduate Diploma in Sustainable Tourism Development


GradDipSustainTourDev(Curtin)

Course CRICOS Code: 055643K
Registered full-time Duration for International Onshore Students on student visas: 1 Year

Introduction

Sustainable tourism is tourism that incorporates interpretation and education as part of the tourist experience. It involves an interaction with the natural and cultural environment within the context of long term, sustainable resource use. This requires a broad understanding of society and environment and the course has been designed for those who have developed such an insight through workplace or educational experience. It recognises the need for cross-disciplinary teaching and learning, drawing its educational focus from the Departments of Urban and Regional Planning, Management, Social Sciences and the Centre for Aboriginal Studies. It balances conceptual and applied approaches with an emphasis on case and field analysis to expose the practice, potential and problems of developing and managing the practice projects. The course should appeal to employees and operators within the existing tourism sector seeking to expand an understanding and appreciation of future tourism opportunities based around environmental sensitivity and interpretation.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites

A degree from a recognised tertiary institution or equivalent or completion of the Graduate Certificate in Ecotourism Development.

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.

Intermediate Awards I

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 awards approved for this course are:

Intermediate Awards II

Graduate Certificate in Ecotourism Development

Course Organisation

In the first two semesters students will undertake advanced studies in economic, social, environmental and planning issues related to sustainable tourism development. In the second semester, they will also be introduced to research principles and methodologies in this field.

Additional Course Expenses

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

Course Structure

Hrs/Wk

Credit

Year 1 Semester 1
13327 v.3   Tourism Management (Principles and Practices) 560 3.0 25.0
304236 v.2   Ecotourism and Sustainable Development in the Asia-Pacific Region 500 3.0 25.0
304237 v.3   Planning for Sustainable Tourism Development 500 3.0 25.0
304244 v.3   Indigenous Heritage and Tourism 500 1.5 25.0
  100.0

Year 1 Semester 2
307756 v.1   Planning Research Methods 512 3.0 25.0
309816 v.1   Sustainable Tourism Development (Social) 555 2.0 25.0
309819 v.1   Sustainable Tourism Development (Economic) 556 2.0 25.0
309820 v.1   Sustainable Tourism Development (Environmental) 557 2.0 25.0
  100.0
 

Availability

Year Location   All* Internal Partially Online Internal^ External Fully Online#
2007 Bentley Campus Semester 1   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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