Graduate Diploma in Business (Tourism and Destination Management)

Victoria University

About

This diploma gives graduates the competitive edge for managerial, policy-development and planning roles within the rapidly growing tourism and events industries.

Throughout the course, you'll study tourism and management with a focus on contemporary challenges faced by destinations internationally.

You'll gain expertise in current visitor-economy issues, acquiring managerial skills, and increasing your knowledge in modern tourism areas such as ‘green growth’ and sustainability.

Once you've completed the diploma, you can transfer – with unit credits – to the Master of Tourism and Destination Management.

Or use your new skills and professional networks to launch a career as a leader in tourism and event management or policy development.

Structure

To attain the Graduate Diploma Business (Tourism and Destination Management), students will be required to complete 96 credit points (equivalent to 8 units) consisting of:

  • 48 credit points (equivalent to 4 units) college core units
  • 48 credit points (equivalent to 4 units) professional core units

Course structure and units

Year 1, Semester 1

  • Work and Organisation Systems Unit code BMO6506 Credits12
  • Marketing Management Unit code BHO6505 Credits12
  • Tourism and Events: Core Concepts and Theory Unit code BTD6001 Credits12
  • Cross-cultural Dimensions of Destination Management Unit code BTD6002 Credits12

Year 1, Semester 2

  • Accounting for Management Unit code BAO6504 Credits12
  • Business Economics Unit code BEO6600 Credits12
  • Art and Practice of Leadership Unit code BMO6050 Credits12
  • Emerging Trends in Tourism and Destination Management Unit code BTD7002 Credits12

Entry requirements

Meeting the minimum admission requirements does not guarantee you entry into this course. Some courses receive more applications than the number of places available. In this situation we will also assess your education, work and other relevant experience.

If you do not meet the minimum requirements you may be eligible for one of our special admission programs. We also encourage you to explore our study pathways to help you reach your goal.

Find out more about how to apply for our courses, and our commitment to admissions transparency.

Entry requirements

Completion of an Australian Bachelor degree (or equivalent) in any discipline ORCompletion of an Australian Graduate Certificate (or equivalent) in a similar disciplineORApplicants with a minimum three (3) years approved work experience will be considered for admission to this course.

Pathways from VU courses

There are many ways you can start your education journey at VU. Pathways offer an easy transition between courses at different levels, so that you can start with a certificate and progress right through to postgraduate study.

Find out more about pathways and credits.

Credit for skills and past study

If you have completed study with another university or institution and believe you are eligible to receive credit for skills and past study, you can apply for advanced standing.

Applications for advanced standing can be made after a discussion with your course coordinator or academic adviser.

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

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  1. Critically reflect upon theoretical approaches by evaluating their application to effective tourism and destination management practice;  
  2. Justify and apply interdisciplinary knowledge in decision making with creativity for dynamic global environments using contemporary and integrated theoretical and operational knowledge of tourism and destination management;  
  3. Deliberate the economic, legal and political context within which destinations operate, advocating creative planning and policy development process, innovative sustainable practices and risk minimising strategies in contemporary settings;  
  4. Collaborate within teams to provide creative solutions for industry, government and community stakeholders, integrating complex knowledge and ideas effectively to achieve shared goals;  
  5. Resolve complex professional and industry problems and inform management decision making by applying cognitive, creative and reflective skills to collect, analyse and synthesise data and information to generate, implement and evaluate solutions;  
  6. Communicate effectively with a variety of audiences including multi-disciplinary teams, diverse cultural communities, business and other related stakeholders;  
  7. Exemplify professional standards and leadership in a dynamic 21st century work environment, acting consistently, ethically and in a socially responsible manner.  

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