Bachelor of Business (Tourism and Hospitality)

Program Overview

La Trobe University's Tourism and Hospitality Program equips students with essential business skills and practical knowledge for a successful career in the industry. It emphasizes digital disruption and innovation, offering a blend of theoretical knowledge and hands-on experience through industry-informed curriculum and internships. Graduates are highly sought after by leading organizations in the field, with the program ranked 1st in Victoria and 3rd in Australia for employer satisfaction.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

• Objectives:
• Equip students with essential business skills and practical knowledge in tourism and hospitality.
• Develop key competencies in food and beverage service, accommodation management, gastronomy, destination marketing, and service operation management.
• Provide opportunities to excel in the tourism and hospitality industry with a focus on digital disruption and industry innovation.
• Offer a comprehensive learning experience that combines theoretical knowledge with hands-on practice.
• Description:
• This program is designed to prepare students for a successful career in the dynamic and ever-evolving tourism and hospitality industry.
• Students gain a strong foundation in business principles, including accounting, economics, finance, and marketing.
• They develop specialized skills in various aspects of the tourism and hospitality industry, including food and beverage service, accommodation management, gastronomy, destination marketing, and service operation management.
• The program emphasizes the importance of digital disruption and its impact on the industry, equipping students with the skills and knowledge to navigate the changing landscape.

Careers:

• Career Pathways:
• The program prepares graduates for a wide range of careers in the tourism and hospitality industry, including:
• Hotel manager
• Events coordinator
• Restaurant manager
• Food and beverage attendant
• Catering manager
• Marketing executive
• Government operations executive
• Potential Employers:
• Graduates are highly sought after by leading organizations in the industry, such as:
• Intercontinental Hotel Group (IHG)
• Tourism Victoria
• Jetstar
• Quest Apartments
• Crown Casino
• Hilton Hotels
• Flight Centre

Other:

• This program is ranked 1st in Victoria and 3rd in Australia for employer satisfaction.
• The program is offered at various La Trobe campuses, including Melbourne, Albury-Wodonga, Bendigo, Mildura, Sydney, and Online.
• The program is delivered in a flexible format, allowing students to study full-time or part-time, on-campus or online.
• Students can choose from a variety of majors and minors to personalize their learning experience.
• The program is designed to meet the needs of both domestic and international students.