- Program
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Bachelor of Management (Tourism) (NCR Reg. No.: 211460)
- University
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Universityof Ballarat, Australia
- About University
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- With a history of providing tertiary education and training for over 135 years, University of Ballarat is the third oldest tertiary institution in Australia
- Is a member of the Association of Commonwealth Universities and is funded by the Australia Government
- Has achieved a series of four-star ratings in The Good Universities Guide 2007
- Has six campuses housing a student population of over 22,000
- Program Overview
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This program is designed to provide graduates with the skills and knowledge to participate successfully in the workforce in area of tourism management and to function effectively in managerial roles in private and public sector organizations; especially in tourism industry. Its specialist area, tourism, offers an excellent preparation for future employment in the Pearl River Delta regions fastest growing industry.
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- Program Structure
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The Bachelor of Management (Tourism) consists of 24 units of 15 credit points each. Below are the required core units and recommended electives *:
Academic Year 1 **
Core Foundation Units- BL502
- Fundamentals of Law
- JH501
- Introduction to Human Resource Management
- JM501
- Introduction to Marketing
- JN501
- Management Principles
- JT501
- Introduction to Tourism
Recommended Electives
- BA506
- Accounting and Business Decisions
- BC501
- eBusiness Fundamentals
- BE507
- Business Microeconomics
Academic Year 2 ***
Core Foundation Units- JN601
- Management Skills
Core Management Units
- JN602
- Managerial Research Methods
- JT502
- International Tourism
- JT601
- Tourism Products Service and Delivery
Recommended Electives
- BC602
- Business to Business Commerce
- BS635
- Entrepreneurship and New Venture Creation
- CP571
- Business Information Systems
- JM601
- Services Marketing
Academic Year 3
Core Foundation Units- BS631
- Ethics, Governance & Citizenship
- BS621
- Business Communications
Core Management Units
- JT603
- Tourism Impacts and Strategies
- JT701
- Tourism Planning and Development
- JT702
- Contemporary Tourism Issues
- JT706
- Event Industry Operations
- JT705
- Issues in Special Interest Tourism
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- JT707
- International Travel Tourism
Recommended Electives
* Students may also opt for some electives on either The Bachelor of Business or Bachelor of Commerce programs. The University reserves the right to alter both the specializations on offer and the units offered.
** Academic Year 1 usually credit transfer for previous study. The University reserves the right not to offer these units, but instead recommended students to a local alliance partner.
*** 50% of Academic Year 2 usually credit transferred for previous study. The University reserves the right not to offer these units, but instead recommended students to a local alliance partner.
# BS730 (CEF Course Code 21Z05432-5) and JN702 (CEF Course Code 21Z05431-7) Students applying for the continuing Education Fund (CEF) should submit the applications before the commencement of the programme. For details, please visit www.info.gov.hk/sfaa/cef or contact the CEF enquiry hotline: 3142 2277.
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- Duration
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- The time required to complete the program will depend on the credits transferred into the programs.
- Students can transfer credit for up to 50% of the course into the University of Ballarat Undergraduate programs. Diplomas, Advanced Diplomas, Associate Degrees and some professional qualifications are acceptable for credit transfer.
- With 12 units exemption, the courses can be completed for a full-time student in 9 months, a part-time student with normal study pattern in 18 months and a part-time student with accelerated study in 12 months.
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- Entry Requirement
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- Completion of Form 7 with three A-Level passes in the HKALE; or equivalent qualifications; OR
- Non-standard entry: mature applicant with at least 5 years of work experience in the field of business, hospitality or tourism at trainee or above level.
English proficiency requirement
- Students will be expected to have a TOEFL of 550 or IELTS 6.0 or equivalent.
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- Application Procedure
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Each applicant must submit the following items during application:
- Completed application form
- Original and certified copies of certificates of educational qualifications, including a full transcript with grades
- Employer's reference letter
- Evidence of English Proficiency
- Three recent passport-size photographs
- A copy of Hong Kong Identity Card or Passport
The University will make a decision based on the information submitted. Students who are admitted will received a written offer of admission to the program from the University.
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- Enquiry
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If you have any enquiry about the applcation and program, please do not hesitate to contact us at (852) 2314 3221
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It is a matter of discretion for individual employer to recognize any qualification to which this course may lead.