Bachelor of Tourism, Hospitality and Events

This course would equip you with knowledge, exposure and skills in Tourism, Hospitality, and Events Businesses with a focus on managing complex businesses effectively. You will also gain transferable skills in critical thinking, research, academic writing, time management and presentation skills while advancing an understanding of the management of various tourism, hospitality and event establishments using diverse approaches and strategies suitable to their context. Through this course, you will eventually develop supervisorial and managerial abilities to thrive and succeed in a very global industry.
Join some of the fastest-growing industries and kickstart your career in tourism, hospitality and events. Build an understanding of research and practice in tourism, hospitality and events as a complex field of business. Gain sought-after skills in digital fluency, sustainability, resilience and futures thinking, with a focus on tropical environments.
JCU Tourism, Hospitality and Events (THE) graduates are multi-skilled business professionals who find employment in a growing number of areas. Graduates pursue careers in tourism, hospitality, events, and business. You could find employment as a hospitality manager, events manager, hotel supervisor, travel agent, spa manager, event and conference organiser, tourism operator, tour guide or business owner.

The entry requirements differ from country to country but in general applicants must have satisfactorily completed(passed) 12 years of schooling or equivalent Successful completion of the James Cook University Foundation Program will also satisfy the entry requirement Pre-requisite Successful completion of English Language subject or any language rich subject deemed comparable to Australian standards on a case-by-case basis which includes GCE A level Grade D or higher in English or any language rich subject, GCE AS level Grade C or higher in English or any language rich subject, or GCE O level Grade C or higher in English subject. Advanced Standing Students may apply for credit transfer for previous tertiary study in accordance with the Credit Transfer Procedure. Maximum advanced standing up to 48 credit points. English Requirements Applicants of non-English speaking backgrounds must meet the English language proficiency requirements of IELTS 6 (no component lower than 6.0) / TOEFL (Internet Based) 74 (no component less than 18) / Pearson PTE Academic 52 (no component less than 52) or Satisfactory completion of James Cook University Singapore English Language Preparatory Program (ELPP) or Successful completion of other qualifications completed in English Language deemed comparable to Australian standards within the last two years on a case-by-case basis