87.8% employed within four months of graduating.
Graduate Outcomes Survey 2020-2022 - Undergraduate Business and Management
Degree overview
Transform your passion for travel into leadership for sustainable futures in tourism, hospitality, and events.
This degree is the flagship program of the virtual Newcastle International Hotel School. It prepares future leaders to navigate the dynamic landscape of the global tourism industry.
Through internationalised industry-relevant curricula, this degree emphasises ethical and inclusive practices in tourism, hospitality and events. Students gain a deep understanding of the contemporary tourism industry and its environmental, social, cultural, and economic impacts.
Through the combination of coursework and career-ready work placements, our graduates are equipped with strategic management and responsible leadership skills for a positive global impact.
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in the world - Hospitality and Tourism Management
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For management
Career opportunities
This program offers strong career outcomes in a range of areas such as:
- Destination Management and Marketing
- Event and Festival Management
- Accommodation
- Hospitality and Customer Service.
Professional outcomes
On completion of this degree, you’ll be able to work in roles such as:
- Visitor Experience Director
- Festival Director
- Corporate Events Manager
- Guest Relations Manager
- Director of Hospitality Services.
The Bachelor of Tourism, Hospitality and Events can be studied as a stand-alone degree, or combined with a TAFE NSW Advanced Diploma in Travel and Tourism Management, or Hospitality Management, or Event Management. Students selecting this combined program option will gain two qualifications in the 3-year period (for domestic students) or 3.5-year (for international students). This option allows you to finish your TAFE NSW Advanced Diploma in the first 18 months (while also studying at the University of Newcastle) to fast-track your employability in the visitor economy.
Course overview
Our courses engage with a diverse range of fields, including management, marketing, sociology, consumer psychology, cultural studies and environmental science. Through problem-based learning, you are equipped with knowledge to solve real world issues in dynamic ways.
You will study how the tourism, hospitality and events sectors are responding to global challenges, such as, operating responsibly and sustainably, managing the impacts of climate change, and harnessing innovation through digital technologies. You will also study tourism, hospitality, and events challenges at a business-level, including how to effectively lead and manage and people, profits and processes.
Student experience
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Career-ready placements
You will complete 140 hours of supervised work placement within your final year of study to enable you to apply knowledge developed throughout your studies and acquire new skills and professional networks to support your career readiness. This professional experience course provides an opportunity for you to undertake workplace experience in your desired career field.
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Scholarships
Our scholarships recognise achievement and support enthusiastic and dedicated students. If you are a current student, or planning to study with us, we encourage you to apply for all scholarships you meet the criteria for.
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How to apply
Apply as a domestic student
You are a domestic student if you are:
- An Australian or New Zealand citizen (including dual citizens)
- A permanent resident of Australia
- A holder of a permanent Australian visa.
Applying as an international student
Entry requirements — Senior secondary school qualification
Admission to our undergraduate degree programs usually requires successful completion of a senior secondary school qualification similar to the Higher School Certificate (HSC), the highest educational award in New South Wales schools.
English proficiency requirements
Applicants who do not speak English as a first language must demonstrate that they meet the University's English proficiency requirement. Further information regarding English language proficiency requirements can be found at the English Language Proficiency for Admission Policy.
- IELTS overall minimum - 6.0
- IELTS section minimum - 6.0
- About English Language Pathways
Apply to the University via our online application portal.
In the application portal, you can enter the program you wish to study and upload relevant documents needed as part of your application. It is recommended you submit your application a minimum of 12 weeks before your intended semester of trimester start date.
If you are applying through an education agent, they can also apply through the application portal. Ensure your agent is contracted to the University to avoid delays with your application.
Once you have started your application you will be provided with a reference number. You or your education agent will be able to track your application as it progresses.
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