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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 of Business

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.

Duration 3 years Campus City Flinders, Footscray Park, VU Sydney Delivery mode Hybrid
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 Blended, 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.
Duration 1 year Campus City Flinders, 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 Flinders 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 Flinders Delivery mode Hybrid

Certificate III in Commercial Cookery SIT30816
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 SIT40516

Enhance your cookery skills and prepare for leadership or supervisory positions in kitchen environments with the Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery SIT40516.

Duration 1 year Campus Footscray Nicholson, Industry, Online Delivery mode Blended, Face to Face, Online, Workplace
Diploma of Event Management SIT50316

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

Duration 1 year Campus Footscray Nicholson Delivery mode Blended, Workplace
Diploma of Hospitality Management SIT50416
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
Advanced Diploma of Hospitality Management SIT60316
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 SIT60316 from Victoria University.
Duration 1.5 years Campus Footscray Nicholson, Industry Delivery mode Face to Face, Workplace
Certificate II in Hospitality SIT20316

Begin training for a career in hospitality while you complete your secondary school studies, with the Certificate II in Hospitality SIT20316.

Duration 2 years Campus Footscray Nicholson Delivery mode Face to Face
Certificate III in Hospitality SIT30616

Gain hands-on hospitality skills for employment in restaurants, cafes, hotels and bars, with the Certificate III in Hospitality SIT30616 at Victoria University Polytechnic.

Duration 1 year Campus Footscray Nicholson, Industry Delivery mode Face to Face, Workplace
Certificate II in Kitchen Operations SIT20416

Learn basic food preparation skills and prepare for a career in cookery with a Certificate II in Kitchen Operations SIT20416.

Duration 2 years Campus Footscray Nicholson Delivery mode Face to Face
Certificate II in Tourism SIT20116

Learn the basic skills to work effectively in the booming tourism and travel industry at Victoria University Polytechnic.

Campus Footscray Nicholson
Certificate III in Tourism SIT30116

Take the first step towards a career in the fast-growing tourism industry with the Certificate III in Tourism SIT30116 at Victoria University Polytechnic.

Campus Footscray Nicholson
Diploma of Travel and Tourism Management SIT50116

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

Duration 1 year Campus Footscray Nicholson Delivery mode Blended, Workplace

Cross-Sector Infection Control Skill Set BSBSS00095

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 Cross-Sector Infection Control Skill Set course at Victoria University Polytechnic.

Duration 21 day Campus Online
Food Safety Handlers (Hospitality) TNAAB

Learn safe food handling knowledge and basic hygiene principles for the workplace.

Duration 1 day Campus Footscray Nicholson
Food Safety Supervisor (Hospitality) TNAAC

Develop the skills and knowledge to manage food safety practices in the workplace as a manager, owner-operator or supervisor.

Duration 2 day Campus Footscray Nicholson
Infection Control Skill Set (Food Handling) HLTSS00066

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) HLTSS00066 course at Victoria University Polytechnic.

Duration 21 day Campus Industry, Online
Infection control Skill Set HLTSS00064

Learn essential skills and knowledge to decrease the risk and transmission of infection while undertaking your daily duties, with the Infection Control Skill Set HLTSS00064 course at Victoria University Polytechnic.

Duration 21 day Campus Online
Infection Control Skill Set (Retail) HLTSS00065

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) HLTSS00065 course at Victoria University Polytechnic.

Duration 21 day Campus Industry, Online
Responsible Service of Alcohol THAAB

Gain the skills and knowledge required for the service of alcohol under state legislation with the Responsible Service of Alcohol THAAB course.

Duration 1 day Campus Footscray Nicholson

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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.

An indirect path to the ideal career

The program gave me invaluable industry experience and taught me more than I could have ever learned in a classroom.

Anthony Renehan — Bachelor of Business (Hospitality Management)
Anthony's story

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.

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Colleges & schools

Our tourism, hospitality  and events courses are delivered by various colleges and schools across different VU campuses.

VU Business School

VU Business School delivers courses that equip you with practical business skills, building your confidence to help you achieve your career goals in the tourism, hospitality & events industry.

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VU Polytechnic

Our TAFE division, Victoria University Polytechnic, delivers vocational training closely linked with industry.

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School for the Visitor Economy

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.

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