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La Trobe University

This degree is firmly grounded in business studies, but specifically designed for future leaders in careers where events and tourism management intersect. The distinguishing features of this course include a teaching style that blends theory and practical work where students are offered the opportunity to plan, stage and evaluate an event within a tourism context. Also, a triple-bottom line approach is adopted where economic, social and environmental impacts of events and tourism are examined.
Good Communication Skills.
Gaining of knowledge related to Accounting and Finance for Business, Introduction to Tourism and Hospitality Studies, Business Economics, Business Analytics, Festivals and Event Management, Travel and Tourism Operations, Research Inquiry for Managers, Human Resource Management, Entrepreneurship Theory and Practice, Tourism Computer Reservation Systems, Managing Multi Media in Business and Events, Tourism and the Environment are the concepts included as major parts in this course.
Students are eligible to this course if they have completion of VCE and units 3 and 4 with study score of at least 25 in English (ESL) or 20 English (any). Applicants with comparable qualifications will be considered. A limited number of students may also be considered under Special Entry Schemes.
This course is accredited by the Institute of Travel and Tourism.
Students of this course will have career in international event management, event marketing, event development, visitor services management, operations management, tour operators.
3 years