Tourism, hospitality & events

Develop your passions into a rewarding career within a high-growth industry. Victoria University is a recognised leader in the field of tourism, hospitality and event management.

Courses in tourism, hospitality & events

Why choose VU

Studying tourism, hospitality & events at VU

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School for the Visitor Economy
Established to meet the demands of this thriving industry sector, the School for the Visitor Economy delivers industry-based programs across all levels, from TAFE to PhD.
Grace Tay, international MBA student
Institute for Sustainable Industries & Liveable Cities (ISILC)
Our world-class research includes in-depth studies into building tourism destinations resilient to disasters.
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VU Block Model
Complete one unit (subject) at a time, in workshop-style classes, with our award-winning learning model

Career outcomes

Many of our graduates gain employment in the following roles:

  • airline services coordinator
  • conference coordinator
  • event or exhibition coordinator
  • food and beverage manager
  • fundraising and sponsorship
  • hospitality manager
  • hotel or resort service manager
  • marketing and public relations
  • tourism operator
  • tourism or travel industry consultant.

VU stories

An indirect path to the ideal career
Bachelor of Business (Hospitality Management)
"The program gave me invaluable industry experience and taught me more than I could have ever learned in a classroom."
Anthony's story
Alysha's year at Visit Victoria
Bachelor of Business, International Tourism and Event Management
"I am very grateful to be a part of a team that is passionate about the revitalisation and recovery of the tourism industry."
I am very grateful to be a part of a team that is passionate about the revitalisation and recovery of the tourism industry.
Read Alysha's story
How a love of travel can lead to international success
Bachelor of Business (Tourism & Hospitality Management)
"I was thrilled that not only did my placement become full-time employment, but the experience and networking skills gave me confidence in my abilities for the workforce."
I was thrilled that not only did my placement become full-time employment, but the experience and networking skills gave me confidence in my abilities for the workforce.
Megan's story
Gillian Elijah.
What makes VU Business graduates great employees?
Event coordinator, Trumpet Events
"We love VU’s Work Integrated Learning (WIL) program. We can now proudly say that 75% of our workforce are VU graduates."
We love VU’s Work Integrated Learning (WIL) program. We can now proudly say that 75% of our workforce are VU graduates.
Gillian on VU's business graduates

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Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems

Information systems management

Marketing

Outdoor recreation

Project management

Sports management

Supply chain, logistics & international trade

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