Bachelor of International Hotel and Tourism Management (BIHTM)
Information valid for students commencing 2013
Duration
3 Years full-time (or part-time equivalent)
Commencing 2013
Semester 1
Semester 2
Program level
Undergraduate
Units
48
Program code
2194
Faculty
Location
St Lucia
Delivery mode
Internal
View the
Course list
for courses that can be studied as part of the Bachelor of International Hotel and Tourism Management.
Entry requirements
OP/Rank 2012*
11/78
* OP/Rank for entry into a program may change for 2013 admissions.
QTAC Code(s)
777001 - B Int Hotel & Tourism Mgt
Prerequisites
Queensland Year 12 (or equivalent) English, Mathematics A or any combination of Mathematics A, B or C.
Fees for Australian students
Commonwealth Supported Place 2013:
Indicative annual fee 2013: AUD$ 9792
Indicative annual fees are calculated on the basis of two full-time semesters only. Students' actual annual fees may vary in accordance with their choices of majors and electives and whether they study in Summer Semester. The University reviews fees annually.
How to apply
Applications must be lodged through the Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre.
Closing Date
Please refer to the QTAC website (www.qtac.edu.au) for details of closing dates for the submission of applications, documentation and changes of preference.
Duration
3 Years full-time
Commencing 2013
Semester 1
Semester 2
Program level
Undergraduate
Units
48
Program code
2194
Faculty
Location
St Lucia
Delivery mode
Internal
View the
Course list
for courses that can be studied as part of the Bachelor of International Hotel and Tourism Management.
Entry requirements
Prerequisites
Queensland Year 12 (or equivalent) English, Mathematics A or any combination of Mathematics A, B or C. View the equivalent qualifications for international students.
CRICOS Code: 037701K
English Proficiency
IELTS overall 6.5; reading 6; writing 6; speaking 6; listening 6. View the English proficiency policy.
View the entry requirements for international students.
Fees for International students
Indicative annual fee: AUD$ 30800
Indicative annual fees are calculated on the basis of two full-time semesters only. Actual annual fees may vary in accordance with your choices of majors and electives and whether you study in Summer Semester. Tuition fees are indexed each year. The indexation rate is fixed 18 months in advance of a particular academic year thereby allowing you to plan your finances ahead of time. The University's intent is that fee rate increases will be kept to a minimum and that indexation rates will remain stable wherever possible. Since 2007 the indexation rate has remained at or less than 4%.
How to apply
Applications must be lodged through UQ International.
Closing Date
To commence study in semester 1 - November 15 of the previous year for Category 1 and 2 countries; October 15 of the previous year for Category 3 and 4 countries.
To commence study in semester 2 - May 15 of the same year for Category 1 and 2 countries; April 15 of the same year for Category 3 and 4 countries.
Enquiries for International students
International Student Advisor
Phone: Outside Australia: + 61 3 8676 7004
Within Australia (Free Call): 1800 671 980
Online Enquiries (fast response): www.uq.edu.au/international/enquiry
Email: study@uq.edu.au
Why study the Bachelor of International Hotel and Tourism Management?
Studying a Bachelor of International Hotel and Tourism Management at UQ will open up career opportunities in the global tourism industry. This program will equip you with core business skills such as human resources, finance and marketing and includes a range of compulsory courses such as Global Cultures and Managing Service in Tourism. The Professional Development course will give you insights into the industry and a chance to compare theory with practice with opportunities such as the Executive Shadowing Program and the Tourism Regional Internship Project (TRIP). Your choice of major will then allow you to extend this learning in a professional context.
What you can study
Courses
See the course list for courses that can be studied as part of the Bachelor of International Hotel and Tourism Management.
Majors/Specialisations
Studies may be undertaken in the following specialisations. Please click on the major(s) that are of interest to you for more information.
International Hotel and Tourism Mgmt
Dual degree programs for the Bachelor of International Hotel and Tourism Management
- Bachelors of Business Management/International Hotel and Tourism Management
- Bachelors of Arts/International Hotel and Tourism Management
Honours
Honours is available as an additional year of study.
Study options
Graduates will have the opportunity to progress to the following programs:
How to apply
Entry requirements for Australian students
* OP/Rank for entry into a program may change for 2013 admissions.
QTAC Code(s)
777001 - B Int Hotel & Tourism Mgt
Prerequisites
Queensland Year 12 (or equivalent) English, Mathematics A or any combination of Mathematics A, B or C.
Additional application information
Domestic students commencing this program with prior tertiary education may be eligible for advanced standing/credit transfer. Applications for credit need to be submitted as soon as possible after receiving an offer in the program.
International students commencing this program with prior tertiary education may be eligible for advanced standing/credit transfer. To view some of these opportunities, click here.
Domestic students may be eligible to study courses overseas as part of an approved exchange program. For further course study options and application details, visit the BEL Overseas Study website.
How to apply
Applications must be lodged through the Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre.
Click here for application procedures for Australian students.
Closing date
Please refer to the QTAC website (www.qtac.edu.au) for details of closing dates for the submission of applications, documentation and changes of preference.
Entry requirements for International students
View the entry requirements for international students.
Prerequisites
Queensland Year 12 (or equivalent) English, Mathematics A or any combination of Mathematics A, B or C. View the equivalent qualifications for International students.
Visa requirements
CRICOS Code: 037701K
International students must undertake this program on campus at UQ on a full time basis to be eligible to apply for an Australian student visa. Please contact UQ International.
Click here for more information on applying for a visa.
English proficiency
IELTS overall 6.5; reading 6; writing 6; speaking 6; listening 6. View the English proficiency policy.
How to apply
Applications must be lodged through UQ International.
Click here for application procedures for International students.
Closing date
To commence study in semester 1 - November 15 of the previous year for Category 1 and 2 countries; October 15 of the previous year for Category 3 and 4 countries.
To commence study in semester 2 - May 15 of the same year for Category 1 and 2 countries; April 15 of the same year for Category 3 and 4 countries.
Please check your country's category with the Department of Immigration and Citizenship.
What it costs
Fees for Australian students
Commonwealth Supported Place 2013:
Indicative annual fee 2013: AUD$ 9792
Indicative annual fees are calculated on the basis of two full-time semesters only. Students' actual annual fees may vary in accordance with their choices of majors and electives and whether they study in Summer Semester. The University reviews fees annually.
Fees for International students
Indicative annual fee: AUD$ 30800
Indicative annual fees are calculated on the basis of two full-time semesters only. Actual annual fees may vary in accordance with your choices of majors and electives and whether you study in Summer Semester. Tuition fees are indexed each year. The indexation rate is fixed 18 months in advance of a particular academic year thereby allowing you to plan your finances ahead of time. The University's intent is that fee rate increases will be kept to a minimum and that indexation rates will remain stable wherever possible. Since 2007 the indexation rate has remained at or less than 4%.
To calculate the fees for any program, you will first need to choose the courses you wish to complete. To see all courses available please refer to the course list.
Fees calculator
Select the Fees Calculator to guide you through a series of options allowing you to select details of courses you are interested in studying to estimate your fees for a semester.
Fee rules
View the 2013 Fee Rules.
What you can do with a Bachelor of International Hotel and Tourism Management
Careers
Graduates can expect to find employment in:
- Conferences and conventions centres
- Hospitality training and consultancy firms
- Hotels and resorts
- Institutional hospitality management
- Performing and visual arts complexes
- Private event enterprises
- State, regional and local tourism organisations
- Tourism and hotel consultancies
- Other various aspects of the tourism industry
Professional memberships
Graduates may be eligible for membership with the following professional bodies:
- Australian Hotels Association
- Australian and New Zealand Association of Leisure Studies
- The Association for Tourism and Leisure Education
- Council for Australian University Tourism and Hospitality Educators
- Festivals and Events Association
- International Council on Hotel, Restaurant and Institutional Education
- Meetings and Events Australia
- Meetings Professionals International
- Pacific Asia Travel Association
- Queensland Tourism Industry Council
- Restaurant and Catering Queensland
- Tourism and Transport Forum Australia
While this degree may be accredited by an official industry accreditation body in Australia, completion of the degree may not result in graduates receiving automatic accreditation. Please contact the relevant registration body for details of any conditions for accreditation.
Program Rules and Requirements
To complete the Bachelor of International Hotel and Tourism Management
To complete the Bachelor of International Hotel and Tourism Management, a student must complete a requisite number of courses chosen from the course list and according to the Rules for the program.
Students should be aware of the University of Queensland rules, particularly the General Award Rules, which govern the conduct of UQ programs. Students will find a link to the General Award Rules, and other University rules, on the University Rules page.
A student is required to obtain #48 from the BIHTM List comprising -
- #24 of compulsory courses from Part A; and either
- (1) Students who wish to complete a major:
- #12 from one major in Part B (at least #6 must be from level 3 courses); and
- #12 of general elective courses, which may include TOUR3003 Field Studies, or courses from Part B or from almost any other undergraduate program in the University as approved by the Executive Dean. No more than #4 may be from level 1 courses; or
- #24 from two majors in Part B, each comprising #12 (at least #6 in each major must be from level 3 courses);
- at least #12 of elective courses from Part B (at least #6 must be from level 3 courses); and
- up to #12 of general elective courses, which may include TOUR3003 Field Studies, or courses from Part B or from almost any other undergraduate program in the University as approved by the Executive Dean. No more than #4 may be from level 1 courses.
(2) Students who do not wish to complete a major:
See the course list for courses that can be studied as part of the Bachelor of International Hotel and Tourism Management.
