Bachelor of International Tourism and Hotel Management/Bachelor of Business

The Bachelor of International Tourism and Hotel Management/Bachelor of Business at Griffith University is a combined degree where students build expertise across hospitality, tourism, and core business practices. The four-year program covers subjects such as tourism marketing, hotel operations, destination management, economics, accounting, and strategy. Courses are organised into semesters, with students completing required core units from both disciplines, electives, and specialised study streams. Each unit attracts credit points that count toward degree completion.

In the Australian context, employers value graduates with practical skills and industry experience, so Griffith includes work-integrated learning opportunities. As part of this course, you may undertake a professional placement with leading tourism, hotel, or business organisations in Brisbane and beyond. These real-world opportunities help students apply classroom learning in professional settings and build industry contacts. Many students also complete a capstone unit in their final year, bringing together knowledge from both tourism and business streams to solve industry-relevant problems.

Graduates develop skills in leadership, cross-cultural communication, financial management, and service design, tailored for both local and international tourism markets. The course suits students interested in customer service, operations, events, and those who want to understand the economic, social, and managerial sides of tourism and business. International students must meet the university’s English language requirements, and there are flexible pathways to support language development if needed.

This qualification sits at Level 7 of the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF). Students can work up to 48 hours per fortnight during study, and those who complete this bachelor’s degree may be eligible to apply for the Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485) post-study work stream. Check the Griffith University site for official details about units, credit points, placements, and professional links.

• Hotel manager roles with Australian and international hotel chains
• Tourism operations management in resorts, attractions, or tour companies
• Business development executive for travel, event, and hospitality organisations
• Marketing or sales roles within tourism boards, airlines, and business services
• Event coordinator positions in corporate, sporting, or cultural events
• Management trainee programs in large multinational companies related to hospitality and business
• Know that Australian tourism, travel, hospitality, and business services sectors frequently hire graduates in major cities and regional tourism centres