Take your interest in customer service and travel further and discover a career in tourism, hospitality and event management. VU is a recognised leader in the field and the tourism, hospitality and event management industries are set to flourish.

Gain the skills and knowledge to develop, operate, manage and market sustainable tourism products, businesses, destinations and impactful events with our nationally-recognised courses. Our industry-focused courses range from TAFE to degree and postgraduate studies, so you can start your study journey with a course that suits your current experience and education.

Bachelor of Business

Graduate business-ready with hands-on industry experience and cutting-edge digital skills by studying a Bachelor of Business degree at Victoria University.

Duration 3 years Campus City Campus, Footscray Park, India Online, VU Brisbane, VU Online, VU Sydney Delivery mode Hybrid, Online Self-Paced, VU Online
Associate Degree in Hospitality and Hotel Management

Develop management and leadership capabilities and increase your prospects of getting a senior position in the industry.

Duration 2 years Campus Footscray Nicholson Delivery mode In person

Graduate Diploma in Business
Specialise in your area of interest, and take the next step in your professional career, with a Graduate Diploma in Business from Victoria University – enquire now.
Duration 1 year Campus City Campus, VU Sydney Delivery mode Hybrid
Graduate Certificate in Tourism and Destination Management
Build onto your qualifications and experience to gain insight into tourism and event policy development, form professional networks and develop the capability to become a future tourism industry leader.
Duration 0.5 years Campus City Campus Delivery mode Hybrid
Master of Tourism Hospitality and Events Management
Become a leader in the exciting world of tourism and event management, with a Master of Tourism, Hospitality and Events Management from Victoria University.
Duration 2 years Campus City Campus Delivery mode Hybrid

Certificate III in Commercial Cookery SIT30821
Make your culinary dream a reality, with this hands-on commercial cookery course at VU Polytechnic.
Campus Footscray Nicholson
Certificate II in Cookery SIT20421
Begin training for a career as a cook or a chef while you complete your secondary school studies with the Certificate II in Cookery SIT20421.
Campus Footscray Nicholson
Diploma of Event Management SIT50322

Develop fundamental planning, communication and organisational skills, and acquire a detailed understanding of the event management process.

Campus Footscray Nicholson
Diploma of Hospitality Management SIT50422
This hands-on course gives you the knowledge and training required to become a skilled manager in the hospitality industry.
Campus Footscray Nicholson
Advanced Diploma of Hospitality Management SIT60322
Turn your passion for hospitality into a rewarding career and get qualified for senior management positions in the industry with the Advanced Diploma of Hospitality Management SIT60322 from Victoria University.
Campus Footscray Nicholson
Certificate II in Hospitality SIT20322

Begin training for a career in hospitality while you complete your secondary school studies with the Certificate II in Hospitality SIT20322.

Campus Footscray Nicholson
Certificate III in Hospitality SIT30622
Gain hands-on hospitality skills for employment in restaurants, cafes, hotels and bars, with the Certificate III in Hospitality SIT30622 at Victoria University Polytechnic.
Campus Footscray Nicholson
Certificate IV in Kitchen Management SIT40521
Enhance your cookery skills and gain an understating of kitchen, operations, people and finance management for hospitality businesses with the Certificate IV in Kitchen Management SIT40521 at Victoria University.
Campus Footscray Nicholson, Industry
Diploma of Travel and Tourism Management SIT50122

In this course you will gain a solid understanding of industry operations and develop the managerial skills to coordinate tourism operations.

Campus Footscray Nicholson

Food Handling Skill Set SITSS00068

Prepare for work in restaurants, catering, cafes and other food-related roles, with the Food Handling Skill Set SITSS00068 at Victoria University.

Duration 1 day Campus Footscray Nicholson Delivery mode Face to Face with eLearning
Food Safety Supervision Skill Set SITSS00069
Develop the skills and knowledge to manage food safety in the workplace with the Food Safety Supervision Skill Set SITSS00069 course at Victoria University.
Duration 3 day Campus Footscray Nicholson Delivery mode Face to Face with eLearning
Responsible service of alcohol SITSS00071
Gain the qualification needed to serve alcohol under Victorian state laws with the Responsible Service of Alcohol SITSS00071 short course at Victoria University Polytechnic.
Duration 1 day Campus Footscray Nicholson Delivery mode Face to Face with eLearning

Studying tourism & hospitality at VU

At Victoria University (VU), we want you to follow your passion and excel in the industry you've always dreamed of.

We're one of Australia's most industry-connected institutions, and are one of the top 2% of universities in the world.

You'll learn from leading industry professionals who combine theory with practice to prepare you for your career from day one.

Careers

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.