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Bachelor of Business (Tourism, Event and Hospitality Management)

Degree Level Undergraduate

Years

International students

Start date
January
March
June
September

Campus
Online

Duration
3 year(s) full-time

Mode
Online

Program Code
XBBT

Prerequisites
None

Assumed Knowledge
None

Fees
AUD$ 27,100 per annum (per 1.0 EFTSL) for students enrolled in 2025

English Language Requirements

IELTS total [6.0]
IELTS reading [6.0]
IELTS writing [6.0]
IELTS speaking [6.0]
IELTS listening [6.0]

Equivalent English qualifications (PDF)

International Admission by Country
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CRICOS Code
This program is not available to students wishing to study in Australia on a student visa

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.

Applicants are required to meet one of the following criteria with a competitive result:

Higher education study

Successfully completed equivalent to a minimum of half a year of full-time study of a higher education
program at a recognised higher education provider

Vocational Education and Training (VET)

Complete an award from a registered training organisation at Certificate IV or above

Work and life experience (for domestic students only)

Passed a UniSA Online literacy and numeracy test and have relevant work experience, or
Completed a 12-month UniSA Foundation Studies program or equivalent, or
Qualified for Special Entry

Recent secondary education

Completed a secondary education qualification equivalent to SACE, such as an interstate year 12 or
international qualification

Essential requirements for admission

Prerequisites

None

Assumed Knowledge

None

English language entry requirements

In addition to meeting academic entry requirements, international students who speak English as a second or additional language must also meet the University's English language entry requirements. The minimum language requirements for this program are:

English language test

IELTS total [6.0]
IELTS reading [6.0]
IELTS writing [6.0]
IELTS speaking [6.0]
IELTS listening [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

India (best 4) State Board	70
India (best 4) Central Board	60
HKDSE	15
Nepal NEB	2.41
Bangladesh HSC	3.5
Canada High School (OSSD)	60
Eynesbury FSP	310
German Abitur	3.8
Kenya KCSE (average)	B
Malaysia STPM (best 3)	6
Malaysia UEC	32
Norway GPA	2.8
Pakistan HSSC	75
Sri Lanka A Levels (best 3)	6
Sweden GPA	12.5
UK Board GCE A Levels/HK Board	6
Vietnam	7
Australia	65
IB (best 6)	26
USA SAT (1600)	1050

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Aim

To provide students with a broad and coherent knowledge and skills of business management for a professional career within the tourism, event and hospitality industry.

Content & Structure

Students undertake the UniSA Business core courses, the required courses in Tourism, Event and Hospitality Management and appropriate electives. The program requires completion of courses totalling 108 units.

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What courses you'll study

Course name	Area and cat no.	Units	Reference
FIRST YEAR
Term 1 (Study Period 1)
UO Critical Approaches to Online Learning	CURR 3021	4.5	Note(s): 1
OR
Elective		4.5		Rule(s): 2
UO Fundamentals of Global Tourism & Hospitality	TOUR 1003	4.5
Term 2 (Study Period 3)
UO Marketing Principles: Trading and Exchange	MARK 1018	4.5	Note(s): 2
UO Foundations of Event Management	TOUR 2015	4.5
Term 3 (Study Period 4)
UO Accounting for Business	ACCT 1011	4.5	Note(s): 2
UO Career Development in Business	BUSS 1066	4.5	Note(s): 2
Term 4 (Study Period 6)
UO Principles of Economics	ECON 1010	4.5	Note(s): 2
UO Business and Society	BUSS 1067	4.5	Note(s): 2
OR
Elective		4.5		Rule(s): 2
SECOND YEAR
Term 1 (Study Period 1)
UO Managing Hospitality Operations	TOUR 2016	4.5
UO Management and Organisation	BUSS 2081	4.5
Term 2 (Study Period 3)
UO Business Intelligence	INFS 2038	4.5	Note(s): 2
UO Experiential Product Design for Tourism, Events and Hospitality	TOUR 2014	4.5
Term 3 (Study Period 4)
UO Entrepreneurship for Social and Market Impact	BUSS 2086	4.5
UO Business Law	LAWS 1019	4.5	Note(s): 2
Term 4 (Study Period 6)
UO Eventful Cities and Event Leveraging	TOUR 2013	4.5
Elective		4.5	Note(s): 2	Rule(s): 2
THIRD YEAR
Term 1 (Study Period 1)
UO Digital Technologies in Tourism, Events and Hospitality	TOUR 3011	4.5
UO International Business Environments	BUSS 3107	4.5
Term 2 (Study Period 3)
UO Business Practicum	BUSS 3115	4.5
OR
Elective		4.5		Rule(s): 2,3
Elective		4.5		Rule(s): 2,3
Term 3 (Study Period 4)
UO Sustainable Tourism Destination Management	TOUR 3012	4.5
Elective		4.5		Rule(s): 2,3
Term 4 (Study Period 6)
UO Tourism, Events and Hospitality Industry Research Project	TOUR 3013	4.5
UO Strategic Management	BUSS 3097	4.5

Electives

Course name	Area and cat no.	Units
Advanced Electives List
UO Managing Decision Making	BUSS 3095	4.5
UO International Management Ethics and Values	BUSS 3094	4.5
UO Organisational Entrepreneurship	BUSS 3108	4.5
UO Digital Marketing	MARK 3023	4.5
UO Virtual Industry Internship	BUSS 3119	4.5
Suggested Electives List
UO Project Management: Principles and Strategies	BUSS 2082	4.5
UO Communication and Media	COMM 1072	4.5
UO Public Relations: Theory and Practice	COMM 1076	4.5
UO Introduction to Digital Media	INFT 1028	4.5
UO Introduction to Social Media	COMM 1073	4.5
UO Consumer Behaviour	MARK 1016	4.5
UO Marketing Analytics	MARK 2034	4.5
UO Market Research	MARK 2035	4.5

Rules & notes

Rules

1. Assessment requirements for this degree include at least one online exam. The online exam software has system compatibility requirements, specifically that tablets, hybrid devices and mobile devices are not supported. Please refer to the online exam requirements prior to conducting your exam to ensure your computer and software is compatible to undertake the exam.

2. Electives may be chosen from the Suggested Electives list for this degree or the UniSA Online electives list. Course pre-requisites must be satisfied.

3. One elective in the final year is required to be at an advanced level and must be chosen from the Advanced Electives list for this degree. Course pre-requisites must be satisfied.

Notes

1. This course is recommended for students who are new to university studies or require development in academic and research skills.

2. Students who have completed a qualification in a business discipline at AQF Diploma level or equivalent and assessed to receive 36 units block credit, will be granted credit for this course.