Hotel, Tourism, Event, Real Estate & Property, International Tourism, & Sport Management

Be part of the world’s largest industry

A career with a future
Griffith University offers courses designed to develop graduates  who are capable of working in supervisory and management  roles within the hotel, tourism, event, sport, real estate and  property industries. 

Our innovative programs produce job-  ready graduates, which today’s employers are looking for.  South East Queensland is a fantastic learning laboratory with
huge infrastructure in the hotel, tourism, event, sport, real  estate and property industries.

A global degree
Our teaching staff include internationally recognised academics  who have strong links with industry and their expertise is  regularly sought in the national and global arenas. We are truly  international with staff and students from over 43 countries
including China, Hong Kong, Korea, Malaysia, Norway, Sweden,  Canada and the United Kingdom.

In  Year 1, you will complete 8 core business courses. In Years  2 and 3, you will complete 16 courses. Eight of these courses  will be in your area of specialisation, and you will undertake  either a work-integrated learning practicum or a minimum
of 250 hours of relevant industry experience.

You can also  supplement your studies with a choice from the following:

• an overseas internship or exchange
• an additional area of specialised study offered by the Griffith Business School
• a specialisation offered from other areas of the University

Work Integrated Learning

Work Integrated Learning (WIL) offers students practical work-  place experience in Australia or overseas.  Major organisations  can offer internship opportunities to students during their final  year, if they choose a WIL internship experience.

Bachelor of Business
(Hotel, Tourism, Event, Real Estate &  Property, Sport)
Campus: Gold Coast and or Nathan
Duration: 3 years full-time (240CP)
CRICOS Code:  006423F
Program Code: 1290 Gold Coast
1289 Nathan
2008 Program Fees: $179.00/CP
$14,320.00/Annum  
$42,960.00/Total
2009 Program Fees: www.griffith.edu.au/school/gbs
Semester:  February and July
Prerequisites: Nil

English: IELTS result of 6.0 (with no subscore below 5.5), TOEFL
(Paper) of 550, TOEFL (Computer) of 213, TOEFL (iBT) of  79 (no score less than 19) or an ISLPR of 3 OR Evidence  of successful completion of the Direct Entry Program  - the Griffith University direct English Entry pathway.

Practical experience
Through CJ’s, our on-campus training restaurant, Hotel  Management students have the opportunity to learn  practical skills.  Situated on campus and open to the
public, this popular restaurant and bar is operated by the hotel management students.
 
International Links
We have well established exchanges, scholarships  and internships throughout the Asia Pacific region,  Europe and America.  Students have the opportunity
to undertake one semester of study with partner  universities in France, Hong Kong, Canada or Sweden.

Professional memberships
The Griffith Business School is currently applying for  accreditation with the European Quality Improvement  System (EQUIS) and the Association to Advance
Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB).  
 
It is a current member of the following associations:

• International and EURO Council on Hotel,  Restaurant & Institutional Education  
• Pacific Asia Travel Association  
• Tourism Training Australia
• Restaurant & Catering Queensland  
• Queensland Tourism Industry Council  
• Meetings & Events Australia  
• Gold Coast Tourism Corporation  
• International Association of Sport Information  
• North American Society for Sport Management  
• Queensland Community Arts Network

Postgraduate programs
Graduates have the opportunity to increase their  knowledge and competitiveness in the industry by  enrolling in an Honours or Masters Program.

The Master of Business program (CRICOS 056121F)
(80 credit points) aims to provide students with  sound business management knowledge and skills  necessary for meeting the current challenges facing
professionals working in international tourism, hospitality  management, event and sport management and other  similar organizations.
 
The Master of Business degree enables graduates from  relevant disciplinary backgrounds to further develop core  knowledge and skills in

• marketing
• strategic management
• managing people
• managing financial resources
• international tourism and hospitality
• event management
• sport management

Pioneering teaching and research
Academic staff are highly active in research, winning  competitive grants from bodies such as the Cooperative  Research Centre for Sustainable Tourism and the
Australian Research Council. Research projects conducted by staff address issues of
national and international significance.

Job ready graduates
We actively promote graduates to employers.  Every  year our graduates are selected for Management  Development programs offered by major organisations
locally and internationally.

CRICOS Provider Number: 00233E
Hotel, Tourism, Event, Real Estate & Property & Sport Management