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Australia is well known for providing innovative and memorable visitor experiences making it an ideal place to study tourism. The tourism industry is dynamic and fast growing in many parts of the world and is one of the largest export industries in Australia. Queensland is home to well-developed tourism facilities including major theme parks and the largest concentration of accommodation property in the country.
Studying with the School of Tourism equips students with a competitive advantage in the following areas:
Student Advisors
Student Resources
- Tourism Student Association (TSA)
- Undergraduate Tourism Courses 2012
- Postgraduate Tourism Courses 2012
- Accommodation Services
- Application for Ethical Clearance for Research
- RHD and Postgrad applications
(Admission, Candidature and Enrolment Forms) - Policy for Application for Extension of Assessment
- Application Form for Extension of Progressive Assessment
- School of Tourism Remark Guideline
- Online Submission Guide for Students
- Viewing your marks in My Grades
- Electronic Assignment Cover Sheet
- Summer Semester 2011
Careers and Recruitment
- Executive Shadowing Program
- Tourism Regional Immersion Project
- Meet the Industry Leaders Event - Get Connected
- Holiday Inn Challenge
- Hospitality Career Network
- Pinnacle Hospitality and Travel People
- UQ Career Hub
- BEL Employment Services
- BEL Employment Services Student eUpdate
The School of Tourism offers an extensive range of programs and courses covering undergraduate, postgraduate and research study. These programs and courses are professionally-oriented and academically rigorous and aimed at meeting the needs of students seeking rewarding careers in areas such as tourism, hotel, leisure and event management.
The School of Tourism has an active research program. The School offers a supportive research environment that provides meaningful opportunities for students to make a significant contribution to tourism research, through postgraduate research programs.
2012 Online Handbooks
2012 Tourism Undergraduate Handbook
2012 Tourism Postgraduate Handbook
2011 Online Handbooks
2011 Tourism Undergraduate Handbook
2011 Honours Handbook
2011 Tourism Postgraduate Handbook
2011 Research Higher Degree Handbook
2010 Online Handbooks
2010 Tourism Undergraduate Handbook
2010 School of Tourism Postgraduate Handbook
Tourism is one of the most important industries in Australia. Tourism Management examines tourism operation, destination marketing and policy. In this area of specialization, you will learn about sustainability, ecotourism, visitor behaviour, and the physical, social and economic impacts of tourism. Current and future trends and issues for the industry, including niche markets, are discussed and you will deepen your understanding using case studies of real destinations and tourism businesses.
Career Opportunities:
Tourist resorts and attractions
Travel management consultancies
Tourism authorities and at local and national levels
Marketing and Sales in the tourism industry
Corporate Travel Organisations, including agencies, cruise companies, retail travel and travel wholesalers, airlines, coach and car hire companies.
Hotel Management focuses on the diverse hospitality industry, which encompasses hotel, restaurant and resort management, and more. This area of specialization delves into international hotel operations management, technological applications in hospitality management and large-scale services management, as well as small business operations. As the hotel and hospitality industry moves increasingly from a skills-based to a knowledge-based industry, higher learning has become increasingly critical to opening career doors and being fully attuned to the culture, service and competitive aspects of the sector.
Career Opportunities:
Hotel and motel management
Club and casino management
Restaurant, bar and catering management
Conference and special events management
Sales and marketing in the hospitality industry
Event Management explores theoretical frameworks for understanding the nature, characteristics and role of events and offers you a comprehensive and professional understanding of all aspects of event management. You will study the history, significance, impacts and role of festivals and other events; event operations; business events; artistic and cultural events; and sporting events, among others. You will also develop key business skills involved in marketing and sponsorship and fundraising for events.
Career Opportunities:
Arts and music festivals coordination
Corporate convention management
Exhibitions and special events
Management of major sporting events
Public relations across sectors
Graduates from event management are currently in great demand across private enterprise and local, state and federal governments.
