Bachelor of Management - Tourism
Course summary for local students
It was a case of finding out she could double dip when Eve Filer headed to a Deakin Open Day in Year 12. A Deakin Management – Tourism degree majoring in HR combined with an Advanced Diploma of Tourism Management from Box Hill Institute was the perfect mix for Eve.
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G = Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus
S = Geelong Waterfront Campus
W =Warrnambool Campus
X = Off campus
| Award granted | Bachelor of Management |
|---|---|
| Campus | Offered at Melbourne Burwood Campus, Geelong Waterfront Campus |
| Length | 3 years full-time or part-time equivalent |
| Next available intake | March (Trimester 1) |
| Indicative annual fee 2013 | $9,800* - Commonwealth Supported Place (HECS) |
| Faculty contacts | Faculty of Business and Law |
| VTAC Codes | 14341 - Burwood (Melbourne), Commonwealth Supported Place (HECS) 15451 - Waterfront (Geelong), Commonwealth Supported Place (HECS) |
| Deakin course code | M303 |
* Please note, from 2013 the Geelong-based courses and major sequences offered by the Faculty of Business and Law will be offered from the Geelong Waterfront Campus instead of the Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus. Note: This course is studied in conjunction with either the Advanced Diploma of Tourism from the Box Hill Institute of TAFE, or The Gordon in Geelong. | |
Course sub-headings
- Course overview
- Fees and charges
- Career opportunities
- Course rules
- Major sequences
- Course structure
- Entry requirements - general
- Entry requirements - specific
- Credit for prior learning - general
- How to apply
Course overview
In response to the high-level management skills needed by the industry, Deakin University offers this combined course in Tourism and Management in conjunction with the Box Hill Institute of TAFE or The Gordon in Geelong.
This course provides students with a theoretical and practical grounding in the tourism industry and will help to develop high-level management skills. Studies are undertaken concurrently at each institution and graduates will be awarded a Bachelor of Management and an Advanced Diploma of Tourism.
Fees and charges
Equivalent Full Time Student Load (EFTSL)EFTSL is the standard annual full time load. Eight credit points is the standard full time load for one year of study.
Commonwealth supported place (CSP)
A Commonwealth supported place is one for which the university receives some government funding. As such, students enrolled in these places are required to contribute only part of the cost of their course. To be eligible for a Commonwealth supported place you must be an Australian citizen, or a New Zealand citizen or holder of a permanent visa who will be residing in Australia for the duration of your unit/s of study.
* The "indicative annual course fee" cited has been provided as a guide only. It has been calculated on the basis of a typical enrolment of a student undertaking the course in 2013, and reflects the cost involved in undertaking a full-time quota of units within the specified discipline.
The actual fees charged by Deakin University will depend upon the discipline from which each individual unit is chosen, and may vary from the indicative course fee cited, particularly if units are chosen from a number of disciplines. The cost of each unit offered in 2013 can be viewed from the Unit Search.
Please note that the fees per unit/credit point may increase annually due to rises in the cost of course delivery and service.
Deakin assumes no responsibility for persons relying on "indicative course fees" to calculate the total future cost of their course.
Career opportunities
As a graduate of the Bachelor of Management/Advanced Diploma of Tourism Management you may choose to work in areas such as local, national and international tourism operations, event and conference organisation, local and national government departments, local and international tourism planning, and in development and marketing roles.Course rules
The rules for the Bachelor of Management combined with the Advanced Diploma of Tourism Management require that students complete 12 credit points of study at Deakin University, and the Advanced Diploma of Tourism Management at the Box Hill Institute or The Gordon. The 12 credit points studied at Deakin must consist of course-grouped units and must be selected from the Core Business Management stream and the chosen major sequence.
Students must complete at least 9 credit points taken over levels 2 or 3 of which at least 4 credit points must be taken at level 3. Students who successfully complete all requirements of the Advanced Diploma of Tourism Management will be granted 12 credit points of credit for prior learning into the Bachelor of Management.
Major sequences
Human Resource Management (B)
Marketing (B)
Sustainable Tourism Management (G) NEW
Course structure
Students will study concurrently at either the Box Hill Institute of TAFE or The Gordon and Deakin University in years one and two of their course.
Core Business Management stream
8 credit points, chosen from the following:
| MMH299 | Business Communication |
| MMK277 | Marketing Management |
| MMM132 | Management |
| MMM240 | Organisational Behaviour |
| MMM262 | Understanding Organisations |
| MMM365 | Strategic Management |
Plus 2 credit points of units from:
| MIS390 | Business Internship A # |
| MMH349 | Industrial Relations |
| MMM282 | International Business |
| MMM343 | Business Ethics |
| MMM385 | Business in Asia |
General Elective Units
| MMM233 | Business and the Environment |
| MMM241 | Foundations of Entrepreneurship |
| SHD201 | Creating Sustainable Futures |
| SHD301 | Creating Sustainable Futures |
# MMI301 Business Internship 1 has been replaced by MIS390 Business Internship A
Entry requirements - general
Deakin University offers admission to undergraduate courses through a number of Admission categories.In all categories of admission, selection is based primarily on academic merit as indicated by an applicant's previous academic record.
For more information on the Deakin Admissions Policy visit The Guide.
Entry requirements - specific
Applicants should have successfully completed VCE or equivalent. Prerequisites are units 3 and 4 a study score of at least 25 in English (ESL) or 20 in any other English. Those aged 21 or over on 1 January and who do not hold VCE or equivalent should apply under Access & Equity Program. This category is open to those who do not satisfy normal entrance requirements, but can demonstrate relevant work or life experiences. Applicants must submit a questionnaire, all details will be sent to applicants by 31 October.Credit for prior learning - general
The University aims to provide students with as much credit as possible for approved prior study or informal learning which exceeds the normal entrance requirements for the course and is within the constraints of the course regulations. Students are required to complete a minimum of one-third of the course at Deakin University, or four credit points, whichever is the greater. In the case of certificates, including graduate certificates, a minimum of two credit points within the course must be completed at Deakin.You can also refer to the Credit for Prior Learning System which outlines the credit that may be granted towards a Deakin University degree.
How to apply
Applications for on and off campus study for Trimester 1 must be made through the Victorian Tertiary Admission Centre (VTAC). For more information refer to VTAC (external site).
Applications for Trimester 2 and Trimester 3 must be made directly to the University through the Applicant Portal. For information on the application process and closing dates, see the Apply web page. Please note that closing dates may vary for individual courses.
