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Bachelor of Tourism and Events
Flinders University
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Undergraduate
CRICOS: 00114A
This Bachelor of Tourism and Events aims to enable students to examine issues, trends and approaches in the global tourism and events industry; development and planning that allow for the retention of the authentic character of a place and investigate the approaches required to best deal with opportunities and challenges presented in global tourism. This degree promotes and utilises strong links with the tourism and events industry to develop a critical and theoretical understanding of tourism and events as a global phenomenon and apply that understanding to international, national, regional and local circumstances by examining diverse industry practices in a range of contexts.
Structure
Knowledge and skills-orientated tourism business practices, and the functioning of the tourism industry globally form a core component of the degree. It combines academic analysis of trends in worldwide tourism and its impact with practical contact with selected local, regional, national and international aspects of tourism. It covers issues in tourism development and planning that allow for the retention of the authentic character of a place, and investigates the approaches required to best respond to the opportunities and challenges presented in global tourism. Policy, strategic and sustainable development, and global best practice are also covered.
Subjects
- Cultural tourism
- Festival and event design and management
- Nature based tourism
Standard entry requirements
- Year 12 or equivalent qualifications
- Or mature age entry (STAT)
- Or TAFE/VET qualifications
- Or higher education transfers
- Or completion of a foundation studies program
Further information
The Bachelor of International Tourism can be combined with the following Bachelor degrees: Business and Languages.
