Bachelor of Business in Tourism Management | Tourism Management Institute of Singapore

Introduction

This course offered by TMIS in collaboration with Southern Cross University was established in close consultation with the tourism industry to provide a strong focus on management skills in a variety of tourism-related ﬁelds. It places considerable emphasis on workplace experience and involves practicum work in the ﬁnal semester of study.

The main emphasis of the course is to give students the best possible preparation for a successful career in tourism and hospitality management. Graduates will be suited to employment as professional managers and supervisors in tourism facilities such as hotels, clubs, resorts, motels, restaurants, entertainment facilities, convention and event management organisations, private corporations and Government bodies.

Southern Cross University is a dynamic, contemporary Australian public university. It is a full member of the more than 500 institution-strong global Association of Commonwealth Universities. It is proud of the quality of its graduates, awards and research achievements.

Teaching / Learning Methods

Tutorials/lectures, case-studies and workshops.

Formal Assessment

The assessment is based on progressive assignments and examination. Full details of assignments are contained in the study materials for each unit.

Programme Duration

Bachelor of Business in Tourism Management (24 modules): 864 training hours (24 months)
Bachelor of Business in Tourism Management (16 modules): 576 training hours (16 months)

Enrolment

Application should be submitted at least 6 weeks before the commencement date.

Course Outlines

This Bachelor Degree requires completion of the following units:

Communication in Organisations
Tourism Theories and Practices
Introduction to Tourism and Hospitality Marketing
Introduction to Tourism and Hospitality Management
Financial Information for Decision Making
Human Resource Management in the Tourism and Hospitality Industry
Hospitality Services Management
Tourism and Hospitality Research and Analysis
Tourism in Asia Pacific
Conventions, Meetings and Exhibitions Management
Business Law and Ethics for Tourism and Hospitality

Special Interest Tourism
Tourism Planning and the Environment
Food and Beverage Management
Professional Development for the Workplace
Strategic Management for Tourism and Hospitality Enterprises
Economic Analysis for Tourism and Hospitality
Entrepreneurship in Tourism and Hospitality
Contemporary Tourism Issues
Gaming and Club Management
Project Work I / Project Work I*
Project Work II / Project Work II*
Project Work III / Project Work III*
Project Work IV / Project Work IV*

* Subject to availability / changes

Certification

Student will be awarded Bachelor of Business in Tourism Management by Southern Cross University and entitled to use the initials ‘BBusTourMangt’ upon successful completion of the course.

Entry Requirement

Country	Programme	Qualifications	Minimum Criteria

Myanmar	WSQ Certificate in Hotel & Accommodation Services and WSQ Diploma in Tourism	Basic Education High School Examination Certificate (B.E.H.S)/ Matriculation - (Standard 10)	Completed and pass the Examination with English

Brunei	WSQ Certificate in Hotel & Accommodation Services and WSQ Diploma in Tourism	GCE ‘O’ Level or equivalent	Completed and pass the Examination with English

China	WSQ Certificate in Hotel & Accommodation Services and WSQ Diploma in Tourism	Completion of junior high school education Yr 9, or equivalent	Completed and pass the Examination with English

India	WSQ Certificate in Hotel & Accommodation Services and WSQ Diploma in Tourism	Indian Certificate of Secondary Education (ICSE) Standard 10 awarded by the Council for the Indian School Certificate Exam All India Secondary School Exam (CBSE) Standard 10 awarded by the Central Board of Secondary Education Secondary School Leaving Certificate Standard 10 awarded by the Tamil Nadu Board of Secondary School Leaving Certificate Exam All Anglo-Indian School Leaving Certificate Standard 10 awarded by the Board of Anglo-Indian School leaving Certificate Examination, Tamil Nadu Matriculation Examination Certificate Standard 10 awarded by the Board of Matriculation, Tamil Nadu Secondary School Leaving Certificate (SSLE) Standard 10 awarded by the Maharashtra State Board Secondary School Leaving Certificate (SSLE) Standard 10 awarded by the Kerala State Secondary School Leaving Certificate (SSLE) Standard 10 awarded by the Gujarat Board	Completed and passed the examination with English

Indonesia	WSQ Certificate in Hotel & Accommodation Services and WSQ Diploma in Tourism	Middle School (SMP)

Malaysia	WSQ Certificate in Hotel & Accommodation Services and WSQ Diploma in Tourism	PMR Qualifications

Nepal	WSQ Certificate in Hotel & Accommodation Services and WSQ Diploma in Tourism	School Leaving Certificate (SLC)

Vietnam	WSQ Certificate in Hotel & Accommodation Services and WSQ Diploma in Tourism	Year 10 Junior High School Graduation Certificate of National Examination

Other qualifications will be assessed based on its equivalence to the GCE 'O' and 'A' Level examinations.
For WSQ programmes, applicants must be 16-29 years old.

English Language Requirements:

The English Entrance Test may be waived for applicants who offer the following:
- IELTS score 5.5 or TOEFL score 550
- A Bachelor Degree (The medium of education must be in English)

Course Fees

Non-Tuition Fees (Non-Refundable)	Amount SGD	7% GST	Total SGD
Application Fee – Payable upon registration	200	14	214
Application Fee – Payable upon student pass approval (New Student)	500	35	535
Application Fee – Payable upon student pass approval (Existing Student)	200	14	214

Tuition Fees	Amount SGD	7% GST	Total SGD
Bachelor of Tourism Management (24 modules)	27,000	1,890	28,890
Bachelor of Tourism Management (16 modules) TMIS graduates with WSQ Diploma in Tourism (with internship) or TMIS graduates with Diploma in Tourism will be given 8 modules Advanced Standing	18,000	1,260	19,260
Tuition Fees per module – Payable upon class commencement	1,125	78.75	1,203.75

Class Commencement Dates

22 Feb 2010
28 Jun 2010
November 2010