Bachelor of Business (Majoring in Hospitality and Tourism Management)(James Cook University)

Course Information

Course Type
Full-time
Fees (Local Students)
S$59,616
Fees (Foreign Students)
S$62,208
Other Fees
*Fees apply to all Singapore residents (Singapore Citizens, Permanent Residents and all pass holders excluding those holding a Student Pass)* All course fees include the corresponding Singapore Goods and Services Tax (GST), which is 8% in 2023. There will be an increase of GST in 2024 to 9%, hence this will affect the total tuition fees.
Duration
2 years
Intake Months
March, July, November
Programme Grant
No student grant for this course.
Class Schedule
Information not provided by school.
Assessment Method
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Description

Course overview

With this business degree in Hospitality and Tourism Management, you will be equipped with skills that meet the demands of business including developing communication and engagement skills, building networks, adopting a commercial mindset, understanding project management and mastering critical thinking and problem solving.

Hospitality and Tourism are inseparable. This business course is your chance to work in an exciting people focused field while enjoying international career opportunities in the hospitality and tourism industry.

The combination of tourist behavior and destination management with the operational aspects of hospitality gives you broad skills and a strong overview of an industry that is an important and growing contributor to tropical economies, there and overseas.

The course includes the standard core subjects. These subjects are then complemented by specialist topics in tourism and leisure management, conference and events management, visitor and crowd behavior management, destination management and planning, hospitality operations management, club and gaming management, and hospitality.

Entry Requirements

Entry Requirements

  • The entry requirements differ from country to country but in general applicants must have satisfactorily completed 12 years of schooling or equivalent
  • Successful completion of the James Cook University Foundation Program will also satisfy the entry requirement.

Pre-requisite

  • English
  • Recommended: Mathematical Methods

English Requirements

  • Applicants of non-English speaking backgrounds must meet the English language proficiency requirements of IELTS 6 (no component lower than 6.0) / TOEFL (Internet Based) 74 (no component less than 18) / Pearson PTE Academic 52 (no component less than 52); or
  • Satisfactory completion of James Cook University Singapore English Language Preparatory Program (ELPP); or
  • Successful completion of other qualifications completed in English Language deemed comparable to Australian standards on a case-by-case basis in accordance to JCU admissions guidelines.

Advanced Standing

  • Advanced standing of up to 8 subjects will be granted upon successful completion of James Cook University Diploma of Higher Education (Business Studies) program.
  • Credit exemption may be granted for students with tertiary qualifications from recognised institutions on a case-by-case basis.

Attendance Requirements

  • International students holding a valid Student's Pass are required to attend at least 90% of scheduled classes per month. Failure to attend classes is a breach of the student visa conditions. Being absent from classes for a continuous period of seven days or more, or attendance falling below 90% without valid reasons will result in the student needing to surrender their Student's Pass for cancellation.
  • Domestic students must attend at least 75% of the scheduled lecture and tutorial activities to be eligible for assessment.

Career Opportunities

As a graduate, you will be able to work in the tourism sector and in the expanding services sector. There is also opportunity in hotel, restaurant, casino, and club management.

Modules

Course Structure

3 trimesters per year (normally 4 subjects per trimester)

Core Subjects

  • Accounting for Decision Making
  • Principles of Economics
  • Principles of Data Analysis for Business
  • Introduction to Management Concepts and Application
  • Professional and Academic Skills for Business
  • Marketing Matters
  • Business Law
  • Career Development for Business Professionals
  • The Future of Work: Seminar Series
  • plus one of the following Work Integrated Learning Capstone Subjects: Professional Internship*, Multidisciplinary Project, Independent Project *where applicable

Additional Course Conditions:

In the JCU Bachelor of Business, students conclude their studies with a core Work Integrated Learning (WIL) experience that connects them with the business community, enabling them to demonstrate their graduate skills to potential employers.

To be eligible to apply for WIL, students must successfully complete prescribed online career development modules and quizzes throughout the degree to better prepare them for their WIL experience.

Majors

(8 subjects)

  • Tourism and Leisure Management
  • Conference and Events Management
  • Evidence Based Business Decision-Making
  • Visitor and Crowd Behaviour Management
  • Hospitality Operations Management
  • Destination Management and Planning
  • Innovation for Tourism, Hospitality and Events Futures
  • Experience Design for Tourism Hospitality and Events

Note: Upon recommendation students are required to complete English for Academic Purposes subject to meet progression requirements.

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