Bachelor of Tourism and Event Management

Degree Level Undergraduate

Years

International students

Start date
February
July

Campus
City West

Duration
3 year(s) full-time

Program Code
DBTM

Prerequisites
None

Assumed Knowledge
None

Fees
AUD$ 23,880 per annum (per 1.0 EFTSL) for students enrolled in 2014

English Language Requirements

IELTS total [6.0]
IELTS reading [6.0]
IELTS writing [6.0]

Equivalent English qualifications (PDF)

International Admission by Country
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CRICOS Code
024197F

Entry requirements

Admission criteria

The admission criteria have been grouped to assist you to easily find the information most relevant to your circumstances. However, you may fit into more than one and the university will consider applicants against each of the relevant criteria.

Certain conditions apply. For more information refer to Appendix 4 of the University's Selection and Entry policy.

To be eligible for selection, applicants are required to have:

Completed the South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE); and

completed 200 credits of subjects;
achieved a grade of C* or better in the Personal Learning Plan, 20 credits of literacy, 10 credits of numeracy and the Research Project at Stage 2;
achieved a grade C- or better in an additional 60 credits at Stage 2;
obtained a competitive ATAR.

* For Stage 2 subjects a grade of C- or better is required

Completed the equivalent secondary education qualifications as required for University entry under SACE and fulfilled any prerequisite requirements;
Completed the International Baccalaureate Diploma, obtaining a minimum score of 24 points and fulfilled any prerequisite requirements;
Completed or partly completed a recognised higher education program at a recognised higher education institution and fulfilled any prerequisite requirements;
Completed at least four Open Universities Australia (OUA) courses at the appropriate level and fulfilled any prerequisite requirements;
Complete an award from TAFE or from another registered training organisation and fulfilled any prerequisite requirements;
Qualified for Special Entry and fulfilled any prerequisite requirements;
Completed the University Foundation Studies program

* Normally applicants with a grade point average of 4** or better will be recognised for entry.
** A GPA of 4 refers to the UniSA grading scale which has a range of 1 - 7, other Australian and international grading scales will be considered.

Essential requirements for admission

Prerequisites

None

Assumed Knowledge

None

English language entry requirements

In addition, international students who speak English as a foreign language must have obtained one of the following standards within the last two years prior to admission. Possession of one or more of these qualifications, in addition to the academic entry requirements, does not, in itself, guarantee a place at the University of South Australia. Applications are considered on an individual basis and selection is competitive. Where previous study/work experience was conducted in English, the application must be accompanied by certified documentation from the educational institution/employer certifying that the language of instruction/employment was English.

English language test

IELTS total [6.0]
IELTS reading [6.0]
IELTS writing [6.0]

Please access the following link for a comprehensive list of English language tests accepted by UniSA and other important information in relation to meeting the University’s language requirements: English Language Equivalence Table (PDF)

Admission Requirements by Country

Canada High School (OSSD)	65
Eynesbury FSP	330
German Abitur	3
India (best 4)	65
Kenya KCSE (average)	B+
Malaysia STPM (best 3)	6
Malaysia UEC	30
Norway GPA	3.3
Pakistan HSSC	85
Sri Lanka A Levels (best 3)	7
Sweden GPA	14
UK Board GCE A Levels/HK Board	7
USA SAT (2400)	1540
Vietnam	7.5
Australia	70
IB (best 6)	26
Nepal HSEB	65
HKDSE	17
Bangladesh HSC	4

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The last intake for this program is SP5 2014. See DBBT program to apply for 2015.

Aim

This program is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills to become effective managers in the tourism and event industries. A positive attitude towards lifelong learning and a commitment to be socially responsible and make productive management decisions are important outcomes.

Content & Structure

The Bachelor of Tourism and Event Management requires the completion of courses totalling 108 units: 8 Division core courses; 2 School of Management core courses; 8 Tourism and Event Management major courses; and 6 electives.

What courses you'll study

Course name	Area and cat no.	Units	Reference
FIRST YEAR
First Semester (Study Period 1, 2 or 3)
Understanding Travel and Tourism	TOUR 1001	4.5
Foundations of Event Management	TOUR 2009	4.5
Management Principles	BUSS 1054	4.5	Note(s): 1
Business and Society	BUSS 1057	4.5	Note(s): 1
Second Semester (Study Period 4, 5 or 6)
Marketing Principles: Trading and Exchange	MARK 1010	4.5	Note(s): 1
Principles of Economics	ECON 1008	4.5	Note(s): 1
Communication and Information Systems in Business	BUSS 1058	4.5	Note(s): 1
Managing the Hospitality Experience	TOUR 2005	4.5
SECOND YEAR
First Semester (Study Period 1, 2 or 3)
Tourism: Food, Wine and Festivals	TOUR 2004	4.5
Foundations of Business Law	COML 1001	4.5	Note(s): 1
Quantitative Methods for Business	MATH 1053	4.5	Note(s): 1
Conventions, Exhibitions and Business Meetings	TOUR 2008	4.5
Second Semester (Study Period 4, 5 or 6)
Tourism and Hospitality Marketing	TOUR 2006	4.5
Accounting for Business	ACCT 1008	4.5	Note(s): 1
Tourism and Indigenous Peoples	TOUR 2007	4.5
OR Elective		4.5	Note(s): 2
Organisational Behaviour	BUSS 2046	4.5
THIRD YEAR
First Semester (Study Period 1, 2 or 3)
Management Practicum 1	ENVT 2002	4.5
OR International Student Exchange Program OR Elective		4.5	Note(s): 2
International Student Exchange Program OR Elective		4.5	Note(s): 2
International Student Exchange Program OR Elective		4.5	Note(s): 2
International Student Exchange Program OR Elective		4.5	Note(s): 2
Second Semester (Study Period 4, 5 or 6)
Global Experience Professional Development	BUSS 1056	4.5
OR Elective		4.5	Note(s): 2
Critical Issues in Tourism in the Asia Pacific Region	TOUR 3007	4.5
Policy, Planning and Development for Tourism	TOUR 3006	4.5
Strategic Management	BUSS 3023	4.5

Electives

Course name	Area and cat no.	Units
Recommended Electives: (Students wishing to enrol in an International Study Tour please contact business.mobility@unisa.edu.au for further information)
Management Practicum 1	ENVT 2002	4.5
Tourism and Indigenous Peoples	TOUR 2007	4.5
Global Experience Professional Development	BUSS 1056	4.5
Business International Study Tour	BUSS 2062	4.5

Rules & notes

Rules

1. The program comprises: the Division core of eight courses; the School of Management core of two courses; six elective courses; and a major sequence of eight Tourism and Event Management courses.

Notes

1. All Division core courses will be offered in both study periods.

2. One elective course may be chosen from any course offered by the university. Electives are usually selected from courses offered within the Division of Business. Any electives selected from outside of the Division of Business are subject to approval by the Program Director. The program is structured to encourage students to undertake an International Student Exchange Program for 6 months. Other suggested electives for this program include foreign languages or a sub-major or minor in a relevant discipline, for example - indigenous tourism, sport and recreation management, human resources or marketing.