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.
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.
The tourism, hospitality and event management industries are set to flourish with demand forecast in the next two years, following the COVID-19 pandemic.
Bachelor degrees (undergraduate)
Bachelor of Business
Duration
3 years
Campus
City Flinders, Footscray Park, VU Sydney
Delivery mode
Blended, Face to Face
Get ahead in the fast-paced world of business with a Bachelor of Business degree from Victoria University. Focus your studies in one of our specialisations and learn fundamental skills you can apply in any sector. Gain valuable industry experience through work placements.
Associate Degree in Hospitality and Hotel Management
Duration
2 years
Campus
Footscray Nicholson
Delivery mode
Blended, Face to Face
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.
Duration
1 year
Campus
City Flinders, VU Sydney
Delivery mode
Blended
Graduate Diploma in Business (Tourism and Destination Management)
Gain a specialised qualification for a career in policy, planning or management, with a Graduate Diploma in Business (Tourism and Destination Management).
Duration
1 year
Campus
City Flinders
Delivery mode
Blended, Burst, Face to Face
Master of Business (Tourism and Destination Management)
Duration
2 years
Campus
City Flinders
Delivery mode
Blended, Burst, Face to Face
Prepare for managerial, policy development and planning roles in the rapidly growing tourism and events industries with the Master of Business (Tourism and Destination Management).
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 Flinders
Delivery mode
Blended
Master of Tourism and Destination Management
Get ahead in the rapidly growing tourism and events industries. This course incorporates tourism and management studies with a focus on addressing contemporary issues and challenges faced by destinations internationally.
Duration
1.5 years
Campus
City Flinders
Delivery mode
Blended, Burst, Face to Face
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 Flinders
Delivery mode
Blended
TAFE certificates & diplomas
Certificate III in Commercial Cookery
Make your culinary dream a reality with a hands-on apprenticeship in Commercial Cookery.
Duration
3 years
Campus
Footscray Nicholson, Industry, Online, Other
Delivery mode
Face to Face, Online, Workplace
Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery
Duration
1 year
Campus
Footscray Nicholson, Industry, Online, Other
Delivery mode
Blended, Face to Face, Online, Workplace
Enhance your cookery skills and prepare for leadership or supervisory positions in kitchen environments with the Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery.
Diploma of Event Management
Duration
1 year
Campus
Footscray Nicholson
Delivery mode
Blended, Workplace
Develop fundamental planning, communication and organisational skills, and acquire a detailed understanding of the event management process.
Certificate II in Hospitality
Duration
2 years
Campus
Footscray Nicholson
Delivery mode
Face to Face
Begin training for a career in hospitality while you complete your secondary school studies, with the Certificate II in Hospitality.
Certificate III in Hospitality
Duration
1 year
Campus
Footscray Nicholson, Industry
Delivery mode
Face to Face, Workplace
Gain hands-on hospitality skills for employment in restaurants, cafes, hotels and bars, with the Certificate III in Hospitality at Victoria University Polytechnic.
Advanced Diploma of Hospitality Management
Turn your passion for hospitality into a rewarding career and become qualified for a senior management position in the industry.
Duration
1.5 years
Campus
Footscray Nicholson, Industry
Delivery mode
Face to Face, Workplace
Diploma of Hospitality Management
This hands-on course gives you the knowledge and training required to become a skilled manager in the hospitality industry.
Duration
1 year
Campus
Footscray Nicholson
Delivery mode
Face to Face, Workplace
Certificate II in Kitchen Operations
Duration
2 years
Campus
Footscray Nicholson
Delivery mode
Face to Face
Learn basic food preparation skills and prepare for a career in cookery with a Certificate II in Kitchen Operations.
Certificate II in Tourism
Campus
Footscray Nicholson
Learn the basic skills to work effectively in the booming tourism and travel industry at Victoria University Polytechnic.
Certificate III in Tourism
Campus
Footscray Nicholson
Take the first step towards a career in the fast-growing tourism industry with the Certificate III in Tourism at Victoria University Polytechnic.
Diploma of Travel and Tourism Management
Duration
1 year
Campus
Footscray Nicholson
Delivery mode
Blended, Workplace
In this course you will gain a solid understanding of industry operations and develop the managerial skills to coordinate tourism operations.
Short courses
Food Safety Handlers (Hospitality)
Duration
1 day
Campus
Footscray Nicholson, Industry
Learn safe food handling knowledge and basic hygiene principles for the workplace.
Food Safety Supervisor (Hospitality)
Duration
1 day
Campus
Footscray Nicholson, Industry
Develop the skills and knowledge to manage food safety practices in the workplace as a manager, owner-operator or supervisor.
Infection Control Skill Set (Food Handling)
Duration
21 day
Campus
Industry, Online
COVID-19 has impacted infection control standards in a range of organisations and industries across the country. Learn essential skills and knowledge to decrease the risk and transmission of infection while undertaking your daily duties, with an Infection Control Skill Set (Food Handling) course at Victoria University Polytechnic.
Infection Control Skill Set (Retail)
Duration
21 day
Campus
Industry, Online
COVID-19 has impacted infection control standards in a range of organisations and industries across the country. Learn essential skills and knowledge to decrease the risk and transmission of infection while undertaking your daily duties, with the Infection Control Skill Set (Retail) course at Victoria University Polytechnic.
Responsible Service of Alcohol
Duration
1 day
Campus
Footscray Nicholson
Gain the skills and knowledge required for the service of alcohol under state legislation with the Responsible Serving of Alcohol course.
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 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.
Colleges & schools
Our tourism, hospitality and events courses are delivered by various colleges and schools across different VU campuses.
