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 degrees (undergraduate)
Bachelor of Business
Duration
3 years
Campus
City Campus, Footscray Park, India Online, Victoria University Online, VU Brisbane, VU Sydney
Delivery mode
Hybrid, Online Self-Paced, VU Online
Graduate business-ready with hands-on industry experience and cutting-edge digital skills by studying a Bachelor of Business degree at Victoria University.
Associate Degree in Hospitality and Hotel Management
Duration
2 years
Campus
Footscray Nicholson
Delivery mode
In person
Develop management and leadership capabilities and increase your prospects of getting a senior position in the industry.
Postgraduate
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
TAFE certificates & diplomas
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
Diploma of Event Management SIT50322
Campus
Footscray Nicholson
Develop fundamental planning, communication and organisational skills, and acquire a detailed understanding of the event management process.
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
Campus
Footscray Nicholson
Begin training for a career in hospitality while you complete your secondary school studies with the Certificate II in Hospitality SIT20322.
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
Campus
Footscray Nicholson
In this course you will gain a solid understanding of industry operations and develop the managerial skills to coordinate tourism operations.
Short courses
Food Handling Skill Set SITSS00068
Duration
1 day
Campus
Footscray Nicholson
Delivery mode
Face to Face with eLearning
Prepare for work in restaurants, catering, cafes and other food-related roles, with the Food Handling Skill Set SITSS00068 at Victoria University.
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
Can't find your course?
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 3% 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.
Colleges & schools
Our tourism, hospitality and events courses are delivered by various colleges and schools across different VU campuses.
