Bachelor of Business (Tourism and Hospitality) (Top-up) (La Trobe University)

This is an advanced standing programme. Applicants should have relevant polytechnic diploma or other diplomas approved by La Trobe University.

Visit course webpage to view approved list of qualifications

All other qualifications not listed will be considered by La Trobe University on a case-by-case basis. 

English Language Requirements

• A score of C or better in the General Paper in the Singapore-Cambridge General Certificate of Education (Advanced Level); or 
• A grade of C or better in English Language in the Singapore-Cambridge General Certificate of Education (Ordinary Level); or 
• Evidence of successful completion of studies at secondary or tertiary level with English as the language of instruction; or 
• IELTS test score results of minimum of 6.0 with no individual band score less than 6.0 
• Other equivalent International English qualifications as approved by La Trobe 

Graduates typically work in varied positions in large international companies, resorts, restaurants and hotel chains. You could consider working in areas and roles such as: 

• restaurant manager 
• café manager 
• food and beverage manager 
• hotel manager 
• conference and event manager 
• human resource manager 
• marketing manager 
• resort manager

Structure

• This programme is taught by teaching faculty from La Trobe University, as well as local academics and practitioners in the industry. 
• The mode of delivery is a blended mode of lectures on campus and online consultation with La Trobe’s faculty where applicable. 
• Average teacher-student ratio is 1:20. 
• For modules taught by La Trobe’s faculty, classes are conducted on an intensive mode: lectures are scheduled over 1 week consecutively. Modules delivered by SIM’s lecturers are run on a regular mode, with classes usually scheduled over 12 weeks in a semester. 
• Classes are typically of 3 hours duration per session with 10 to 15 minutes break, and are scheduled on weekday mornings or afternoons at SIM HQ, unless otherwise stated. 
• Minimum class size to commence: 40 students. 
• In the event that the minimum number is not met, the intake may not commence. The student shall be informed within one month before programme commencement.

Assessment & Attendance

• Assessment components vary from module to module. Students are normally assessed by continuous assessments in the form of class tests, individual and group assignments/projects, case studies, discussion, and class presentations etc.  
• Some modules have a final examination at end of semester. The examinations are usually held from late April to mid-May for the semester commencing in January, and in early October to mid-October for the semester commencing in July. The examinations are scheduled on weekdays and Saturdays, in the morning and afternoon.
• Students will have to repeat a module when failed. 
• Attendance Requirement:
  • Full-time local students: 75%
  • International students: 90%

Modules

This advanced standing programme is offered full time and can be completed in 1.5 years. It comprises of 12 modules.

Modules are either fully taught by La Trobe University lecturers, Singapore-based lecturers or co-taught by both La Trobe University and Singapore-based lecturers.

For modules with pre-requisites, students are required to satisfactorily meet the pre-requisites before undertaking the modules.

The above modules are subjected to changes by the University.

• Sustainability
• Entrepreneurship
• Consumer Behaviour
• Destination Marketing and Management
• Tourism, Hospitality and Event Futures
• Tourism and Hospitality Simulation
• Hospitality Management
• Introduction to Event Management
• Hallmark Events
• Sustainable Community Events
• Business Events
• Social Media and Relationship Marketing