Bachelor of Business (Tourism Management)

The Bachelor of Business (Tourism Management) is a three-year degree from Le Cordon Bleu Australia, built around the business side of tourism: how destinations are marketed, how tourism operations are run, and how money, people and policy shape the visitor economy. You study core business subjects, accounting, marketing, economics, management and law, alongside tourism-specific units covering destination management, tourism planning, hospitality and event operations, and sustainable tourism practice. Assessment is a mix of exams, reports, group projects and presentations, and you will work through case studies drawn from Australian and international tourism businesses.

How the degree is structured

Australian bachelor degrees are made up of units of study, each worth a set number of credit points. You normally take eight units a year across two semesters (some institutions use trimesters), and you accumulate credit points until you meet the requirements for the award. The degree is typically 24 units or 144 credit points over three years, though the exact structure is set by Le Cordon Bleu and published in the course handbook. There is usually room for electives, so you can shape the degree towards events, hospitality management or international tourism. Many programs finish with a capstone unit where you apply what you have learned to a real tourism business or destination problem. Work-integrated learning is common in this field: placements, industry projects or internships with tourism operators, hotels, airlines, destination marketing organisations or event companies. Confirm the placement requirements and credit-point rules on the official course page.

Skills you build

You learn to read a tourism market and act on it: interpreting visitor data, building a marketing plan, costing a tour or event, managing staff rosters, and understanding the regulations that apply to tourism businesses. You also practise the softer side, communicating with clients and stakeholders, working in teams, and solving problems when a booking system fails or a destination faces an unexpected setback. Tourism is a people industry, so customer service and cross-cultural awareness run through the whole degree.

Who it suits

This degree suits school leavers and career changers who want a business qualification with a clear industry focus. If you enjoy travel, events, hospitality or working with people, and you want a career that is not tied to a single city, tourism management is a practical choice. Australia's tourism sector is a major employer, and the degree is taught in a country where the industry is a significant part of the economy. International students should note the Australian study requirements: a Student visa normally allows work of up to 48 hours per fortnight while your course is in session, and after graduating you may be eligible for the Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485) post-study work stream, which lets you stay and work in Australia for a period depending on your qualification. English proficiency is required, IELTS Academic 6.0–6.5 overall is the common undergraduate standard, with TOEFL iBT, PTE Academic, Cambridge C1 Advanced and the university's own English programmes accepted as equivalents. The Department of Home Affairs sets a separate English threshold for the Student visa. Tuition is published on the CRICOS register under course code 089883B. Check the official page for current entry requirements, unit lists and fees.

• Tourism operations manager or supervisor
• Destination marketing coordinator
• Event and conference coordinator
• Hotel or resort duty manager
• Tourism development officer (local or state government)
• Travel product or reservations manager
• Visitor services coordinator
• Airline or airport customer experience roles
• Tourism research or policy assistant
• Small business owner in tourism or hospitality

Australian employers include hotels and resorts, tour operators, airlines, cruise companies, destination marketing organisations, event management firms, local and state government tourism bodies, and consulting firms. The skills also transfer to hospitality, retail and service management.