Bachelor of Tourism and Event Management
Bachelor of Tourism and Event Management
This program combines tourism, event management, social science, business and marketing subjects to prepare graduates for professional roles in tourism, events, and the visitor economy. This program combines tourism, event management, social science, business and marketing subjects to prepare graduates for professional roles in tourism, events, and the visitor economy….
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
This program combines tourism, event management, social science, business and marketing subjects to prepare graduates for professional roles in tourism, events, and the visitor economy.
This program combines tourism, event management, social science, business and marketing subjects to prepare graduates for professional roles in tourism, events, and the visitor economy. Students can choose from a suite of majors, including: environmental management, event and festival management, heritage, marketing, place management, planning, sport and sustainability.
The program has been developed with industry to ensure students develop the skills and knowledge desired by employers. Students complete fieldwork, engage with industry and government stakeholders, and are provided with opportunities for international fieldtrips and placements. A final-year professional placement allows students to gain further industry experience and provides a stepping-stone into employment.
Learn from the Best
The Bachelor of Tourism and Event Management is taught by experienced and knowledgeable staff who possess a wide range of expertise in the tourism and event sectors. The teaching team are recognised internationally for the quality of their research and teaching. They pride themselves on taking a student-centred approach to learning and teaching and enjoy working with students to achieve their ambitions.
The Bachelor of Tourism and Event Management has been co-designed with Australian and International partners. These partners include Destination NSW, the Australia Federation of Travel Agents, Accommodation Association, City of Parramatta, Powerhouse Museum, Greater Sydney Commission and National Rugby League. Our industry and government partners regularly join classes to share their knowledge in guest lectures and discussions.
Your career
A tourism and events qualification provides pathways to a wide variety of careers. Graduates from our programs work in:
Local, state and federal government
Festival and events management organisations
Tour companies
Travel agencies
Airlines
Hotels and accommodation
Major attractions and sites
International organisations
National Parks
International development
Museums and cultural venues
Consultancies
Heritage organisations
Travel, hospitality and event service providers
REQUIREMENTS
Students must have Successful completion of Year 12 or an equivalent qualification.
English Language Requirements:
IELTS: 6.5 overall score (min 6.0 in each subtest); TOEFL internet-based score of 82: Writing 21, Speaking 18, Reading 13, Listening 13; Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE): 58 overall; No communication skills less than 50.
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
Western Sydney University is located in New South Wales and operates out of 13 accessible campuses across Sydney (Bankstown, Liverpool City, Campbelltown, Sydney City, Sydney Olympic Park, Parramatta, Parramatta City, Westmead, Penrith and Hawkesbury). The student body numbers more than 35,000. With a mix of modern high rise and heritage buildings, equipped with technology-enabled learning facilities, libraries, research facilities, and studios, the University covers a wide range of academic programs including the School of Business, School of Computer, Data and Mathematical Sciences, School of Education, School of Engineering, Design and Built Environment, School of Health Sciences, School of Humanities and Communication Arts, School of Law, School of Medicine, School of Nursing and Midwifery, School of Psychology, School of Science, School of Social Sciences and the Graduate Research School.
