Graduate Diploma in Business (Tourism and Destination Management) at Victoria University

Overview

Gain a specialised qualification for a career in policy, planning or management, with a Graduate Diploma in Business (Tourism and Destination Management).

This diploma gives graduates the competitive edge for managerial, policy-development and planning roles within the rapidly growing tourism and events industries.

Throughout the course, you'll study tourism and management with a focus on contemporary challenges faced by destinations internationally.

You'll gain expertise in current visitor-economy issues, acquiring managerial skills, and increasing your knowledge in modern tourism areas such as ‘green growth’ and sustainability.

Once you've completed the diploma, you can transfer – with unit credits – to the Master of Tourism and Destination Management. Or use your new skills and professional networks to launch a career as a leader in tourism and event management or policy development.

Study while you work

The Victoria University Business School (VUBS) is located in the heart of Melbourne’s CBD, with study hours tailored to the working professional.

Our after-hours adjustments put your schedule first and foremost, letting you manage the busy juggle of work and postgraduate study.

You will complete many of your study hours online, and address real issues in the workplace. Our face-to-face classes give you the opportunity to network and collaborate with an engaged and ambitious group of peers.

Learning advice

VU’s Learning Hubs are welcoming spaces where you can improve your study and employability skills.

Our students can attend Learning Hubs at one of five VU campuses.

We offer maths, writing, careers and English-language advice and can show you effective ways to study and manage your time.

Our programs include:

• workshops
• drop-in sessions
• peer mentoring
• maths and writing resources
• resume and career guidance.

Careers

According to Deloitte(external link), the tourism industry is identified as ranking second within a set of ‘fabulous five’ industry sectors that will drive Australian economic growth, with projections of almost five per cent growth per annum, over the next 30 years.

Job titles

The Graduate Diploma of Tourism and Destination Management will equip students for roles in: 

• Tourism planning agencies
• Tourism promotion agencies such as ‘Destination Melbourne’
• Attractions management
• Marketing and communication (events)
• Planning within the travel sector (airlines and other major transport providers)
• Self-employment through tourism management businesses