UTS course code: C10040
UAC code: 600070
Testamur title: Bachelor of Management in Tourism
Abbreviation: BM
Course fee: HECS (local)
$7,500 per semester (international)
Total credit points: 144

Footnote:
1. Prior to 2003, this course was named the Bachelor of Arts in Tourism Management.

Admission requirements
Advanced standing
Attendance
Course duration
Course structure
Course diagram
Course program
Other information

The Bachelor of Management in Tourism provides students with a strong understanding of the distinctive features of tourism and the tourism industry, with the knowledge and range of skills that provide the flexibility to manage effectively in an environment of significant growth and change. The program also develops students' understanding of tourism as an increasingly important social phenomenon, in order to foster an appropriately critical approach to this field of study.

The Bachelor of Management in Tourism is distinctive in five respects:

1. It follows a broad and holistic approach to the study of tourism. Explicit coverage is given to all essential elements of the tourism phenomenon (including those that are non-industrial), and to the environments with which tourism interacts.
2. The program is interdisciplinary, making use of systems theory to create a framework for subsequent interdisciplinary description, analysis and inquiry.
3. The program gives full coverage to all of the tourism industry's sectors. The level and breadth of this approach enables students to develop a comprehensive awareness and understanding of tourism system elements and the tourism industry sector's significant interrelationships. Within this approach, students are free to choose whether or not to specialise in a particular industry sector or other aspect of tourism.
4. It has a professional internship component that includes a minimum of 10 weeks' work experience during the course.
5. Students are required to carry out a major industry-related management project.

These features ensure the program's tourism industry relevance.

Admission requirements

Admission to the Bachelor of Management in Tourism is available to students who have completed their secondary education in NSW and gained the Higher School Certificate, or the equivalent qualification from another State or country, and mature-age persons where preference will be given to people with vocational experience in tourism or a related field.

Advanced standing

After admission to the Faculty, students may apply for advanced standing in subjects in which they consider themselves eligible. Equivalence of subject matter is the main criterion for the award of advanced standing in a subject successfully completed at another institution.

Attendance

Students are required to attend some evening classes as part of their program of study.

In addition, students will be required to undertake a minimum of 10 weeks' industry-related work experience during the course.

The course is offered at Kuring-gai campus only.

Course duration

The Bachelor of Management in Tourism is taught on a full-time basis only. The normal time for completion of requirements is three years (six semesters).

Course structure

All students must complete 144 credit points covering 24 subjects, consisting of 20 core subjects and four elective subjects (see diagram).

Course diagram

Course program

Electives

Students choose electives totalling 24 credit points, with at least 12 credit points from the following:

21555 Human Resource Management
27191 Tourism and Leisure Facility Development
27346 Tour Operator and Wholesaling Management
27347 Hotel Management
27646 Tourist Attractions Management
27647 Airlines and Transportation Management
27649 Ecotourism
27703 Events Management

Other information

Further information is available from the School of Leisure, Sport and Tourism on telephone (02) 9514 5497.