General knowledge of Business Administration in Tourism management.

The major studies included in this faculty are based on an open view to provide and develop professional skills in areas such as interpersonal communication, services management, team work, report writing and problem-solving technique .

Possession of the University's basic admission requirements. The Tasmanian Polytechnic - Drysdale South Advanced Diploma of Tourism Management or an equivalent award as accepted by the Course Coordinator and/or by the Faculty of Business, is also required. Those without the former and those wishing to transfer from another approved course will be counselled as to the program of study that they would need to follow in order to undertake the Bachelor of Business Administration (TourMgmt).

Applicants who have completed theTasmanian Polytechnic - Drysdale South Advanced Diploma of Tourism Management will be granted credit/advanced standing for fourteen units towards the Bachelor of Business Administration (TourMgmt) degree course. Candidates with an equivalent award will also be considered on an individual basis and following the advice from the Course Coordinator and the Faculty may be granted credit up to a maximum of 14 units.

The course is designed to produce graduates with a sound knowledge of the fundamental principles and concepts of management, a familiarity with significant literature in the field and the ability to review, consolidate, extend and apply the knowledge and techniques to the tourism management sector. It seeks to produce graduates with knowledge, skills and with an understanding of best practice in tourism management, who recognize the value of research, critical thinking and effective communication.

Summer Semester + 1 year