Combining social science and business, this unique degree will equip you with transferable skills relevant to any industry. As a graduate, you will enter the workforce uniquely equipped with both specialist cultural and managerial knowledge, and a wealth of practical experience. At its core, this degree provides an in-depth introduction to the foundations of the tourism industry and a consideration of its natural, political and cultural environments.

Areas of focus include tourism and destination planning and management; local community opportunities; economic development; indigenous peoples and ethnic minorities. With a variety of flexible electives, you can also study a wide variety of fields including geography and urban studies, development studies, human resource management, and marketing.

* Learn from the best

You will be taught by experienced and knowledgeable staff with international reputations, all of whom bring with them close connections with the Sydney tourism industry, such as Destination NSW, Sydney Olympic Park, the Australian Federation of Travel Agents, local government, and professional bodies.

The Bachelor of Tourism Management is endorsed by our industry partners, such as Incognitus, an international event management firm, and Western Sydney Parklands Trust.

The Bachelor of Tourism Management was awarded the bronze medal in the 2017 NSW Tourism Awards for Tourism Education and Training.

Graduates of this degree find career opportunities in areas including:

• Cultural, tourism, and leisure industry development
• National Park conservation and management
• Tourism policy development
• Destination and event marketing
• Visitor attractions management
• Research roles in national, regional, and local tourism offices