Program Overview
Murdoch University's Hospitality and Tourism Management program prepares students for careers in the travel, hospitality, and tourism industries. The program emphasizes practical learning, sustainability, and real-life scenarios. Graduates can pursue a wide range of roles, including hospitality manager, tour operator, and travel retailer.
Program Outline
Hospitality and Tourism Management at Murdoch University
Degree Overview:
This program is designed for students who are passionate about travel and working with people. It aims to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to pursue a career in the hospitality and tourism industry, both domestically and internationally. The program emphasizes practical learning, with assessments based on real-life scenarios rather than theoretical concepts. Students will learn about:
- Hospitality and tourism management
- Sustainable tourism
- Tourism and hospitality law
- Business management The program also incorporates mentorship through various projects, encouraging students to use research to make informed business decisions.
Outline:
Total Credit Points:
24
Required Units (21 Credit Points):
- BSL165 Foundations of Business Law: (3 Credit Points)
- BSL204 Tourism and Hospitality Law: (3 Credit Points)
- BUS123 Management in a Global Environment: (3 Credit Points)
- BUS293 Organisational Theory and Behaviour: (3 Credit Points)
- BUS338 Global Strategic Management: (3 Credit Points)
- TOU101 Introduction to Tourism Systems: (3 Credit Points)
- TOU221 Sustainable Tourism: (3 Credit Points)
Specified Electives (3 Credit Points):
- TOU310 Sustainable Tourism Development (Asian Study Tour): (3 Credit Points)
Teaching:
The context mentions that the program emphasizes practical learning and real-life scenarios. Students will be mentored through various projects.
Careers:
Graduates of this program can pursue a wide range of roles in the travel and tourism, hospitality, and retail industries. Potential career paths include:
- Hospitality Manager
- Convention Services Manager
- Hotel Sales, Marketing, and Public Relations Director
- Tour Operator
- Travel Retailer or Guide Graduates can also work for government agencies, non-government organizations (NGOs), or even start their own businesses.
Other:
The program highlights the importance of sustainable tourism and how students can use data to predict trends for specific locations or regions. It also emphasizes the opportunity to learn from Western Australia's top tourism experts who are actively involved in tourism research.
