Graduate Certificate of Tourism

Information valid for students commencing in 2011.

SUSPENDED AS OF 31/12/2010

Course Code	23611
Version	5
Faculty	Law, Business and the Creative Arts

Course pre-requisites	Entry requirements for this course are consistent with the Pathways to Qualifications in the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) Guidelines for Graduate Certificates. Completion of an appropriate bachelor degree from this or another University; or
Additional selection requirements	Other qualifications recognised by the Pro-Vice-Chancellor of the Faculty of Law, Business and the Creative Arts as equivalent to the above; or
Special admission requirements	In exceptional cases, provide satisfactory evidence of sufficient and appropriate work experience at a senior level.
Minimum English Language Proficiency Requirements	Students of non English speaking backgrounds must have an adequate English language capacity assessed under the Australian International English Language Testing System. An IELTS score of 6.0 with no component lower than 5.5 is required (Band 1 at JCU). Students scoring below this may be offered up to six months intensive language training prior to admission to the course.

Credit points	12 credit points as per course structure
Additional course rules	Nil
Additional completion requirements	Nil
Learning outcomes	Characteristics of learning outcomes for this course are consistent with those outlined in the Graduate Certificate Guideline in the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF).

Select 12 credit points of specified TO level 5 subjects

TO5002:03 Introduction to Tourism and the Environment

TO5006:03 Tourist and Customer Behaviour Management

TO5007:03 International Tourism

TO5022:03 Tourism Marketing

TO5023:03 Hotel Management

TO5030:03 Regional Tourism Planning

TO5031:03 Tourism Issues in Developing Countries

TO5032:03 Tourism Transport and Technology

TO5033:03 Australian Ecotourism and Wildlife Tourism Management

TO5038:03 Foundations of Conference and Events Management

TO5043:03 Club and Gaming Management

Expected time to complete	6 months full-time or equivalent part-time
Maximum time to complete	3 years
Maximum leave of absence	1 year

Course progression requisites	Nil
Course includes mandatory professional placement(s)	No
Special assessment requirements	Nil
Accreditation requirements	Nil
Maximum allowed Pass Conceded (PC) grade	Nil
Supplementary exam for final subject	Not applicable

Eligibility	Candidates may apply for advanced standing for previous tertiary study in accordance with the Advanced Standing for Previous Studies and Recognised Prior Learning policy associated procedures.
Maximum allowed	3 credit points
Currency	Advanced standing will be granted only for studies completed in the 10 years prior to the commencement of this course.
Expiry	Advanced standing gained for any subject shall be cancelled 13 years after the date of the examination upon which the advanced standing is based if, by then, the candidate has not completed the course of study prescribed for the degree.
Other restrictions	Not applicable

Inclusion of majors on testamur	Not applicable - this course does not have majors
Exit with lesser award	Not applicable
Course articulation	Candidates who complete the Graduate Certificate of Tourism may be eligible for entry to the Master of Tourism, and may be granted advanced standing for all subjects completed under the graduate certificate.