Introduction to Tourism Hospitality and Events

Unit code:BHO2006Study level:Undergraduate

Credit points

12
(Generally, 1 credit = 10 hours of classes and independent study.)

Location

City Campus

Prerequisites

(Or equivalent to be determined by unit coordinator)
Co-requisites
(Corequisite units must be studied concurrently with this unit)

Overview

Gain an overview of the key components of the industry, with Introduction to Tourism Hospitality and Events at Victoria University.

This unit aims to introduce the study of tourism, hospitality and events, combining a theoretical approach with a practical orientation to specific issues. It covers a systems perspective on the essential elements of tourism, hospitality and events management, which includes the social and environmental consequences of:

  • tourism
  • events
  • transport
  • accommodation
  • food and beverages
  • special interest tourism.

The unit also incorporates a computer simulation that models real world restaurant service models.

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:

  1. Investigate the nature, scope and significance of tourism, hospitality and events;
  2. Analyse the structure of the tourism, hospitality and event industries, as well as interpret components of the tourism system using an analytical framework;
  3. Design and recommend the optimal solution to maximise operational efficiency and profitability in a hospitality industry setting using an HBR developed business simulation software tool; and,
  4. Determine and interpret statistical data relating to specified tourism and events activities.

Assessment

For Melbourne campuses

Assessment type: Test | Grade: 15%

Online Quiz - short-answer test

Assessment type: Report | Grade: 20%

Written Report on a Festival

Assessment type: Report | Grade: 35%

Hospitality Case Study (Group)

Assessment type: Test | Grade: 30%

In-class test comprising 2 sections of both short and essay answers regarding Visitor Economy

Required reading

Students will have access to required readings via VU Collaborate and are not required to purchase the listed textbook.

Essentials of Tourism
Cooper, C. (2022). | United Kingdom: Pearson.

As part of a course

This unit is not compulsory for any specific course. Depending on the course you study, this unit may be taken as an elective.

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