Graduate Certificate in International Tourism and Hotel Management
Southern Cross University
About
A career in tourism is your passport to the world.
From Paris to Rio, London to Tokyo, the US to the UAE and throughout Australia and almost all points beyond, the international tourism and hospitality industries are booming.
Our six-month postgraduate program can help make you a part of this exciting sector.The Graduate Certificate in International Tourism and Hotel Management enables you to understand the operation, needs, systems and theories in this thriving professional field.It’s a program with a truly international flavour as you learn alongside students from diverse cultures and are taught by industry-connected educators who will share their vast knowledge and experience.This degree is also a pathway to higher level studies.
Graduates receive credit towards the Master of International Tourism and Hotel Management.
Structure
Core Units
| Title | Level of learning | Note |
|---|---|---|
| MNG81001 - Management Communication | Introductory |
Electives
Entry requirements
Applicants for admission to candidature in the Graduate Certificate in International Tourism and Hotel Management may be selected where the applicant can demonstrate academic or professional standing considered by the School Board to be equivalent to the requirements of Rule 2 Section 3 of the University’s Rules Relating to Awards.
- To be awarded the Graduate Certificate in International Tourism and Hotel Management students must successfully complete 4 units (48 credit points) comprising:
- 1 core unit
- 3 elective units
Candidates for the Graduate Certificate of Tourism and Hotel Management may be granted advanced standing on the basis of relevant work experience or professional qualifications obtained through formal, non-formal or informal learning.
Learning outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes express learning achievement in terms of what a student should know, understand and be able to do on completion of a course. These outcomes are aligned with the <a href="/staff/teaching-and-learning/graduate-attributes/">graduate attributes</a>.
| Graduate Attribute | Course Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| Intellectual rigour | Make informed decisions and demonstrate an understanding of theoretical concepts in relation to a range of contextsInvestigate, critically analyse, synthesise complex knowledge in the field of tourism and hotel managementReview and interpret theoretical propositions, methodologies, conclusions and professional decisions. |
| Creativity | Apply creative, strategic and critical thinking to specialist problem-solving and be adaptive to new circumstancesGenerate and evaluate complex ideas and concepts at a practical level |
| Ethical practice | Demonstrate substantial knowledge and understanding of ethical standards and professionalismEvaluate issues with reference to professional ethical framework/s and sustainable practices Act with integrity, responsibility and adaptability in professional practice |
| Knowledge of a discipline | Contextualise substantial knowledge of recent developments in tourism and hotel management within local and international contextsDemonstrate and apply specialised theoretical knowledge and professional skills |
| Lifelong learning | Utilize independent specialist learning skills, reflective practice, and a high level of information literacy skills for lifelong learningDemonstrate specialist judgement in planning and decision makingEvaluate, analyse and theorise about developments that contribute to professional practice or scholarship |
| Communication and social skills | Transmit complex ideas clearly, coherently and effectivelyBe self-aware and empathetic in professional practiceDemonstrate an understanding of team dynamics and reflect on ability to be an effective member of a team and/or community of practice |
| Cultural competence | Practice sensitivity and respect for cultural diversity and the relationship between people, in a range of professional and community contextsReview and analyse cultural, environmental and economic impacts |
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