Degree & Masters Courses & Study in Singapore Courses Bachelor of Business (Majoring in Hospitality and Tourism Management)

Bachelor of Business (Majoring in Hospitality and Tourism Management)

Bachelor of Business (Majoring in Hospitality and Tourism Management)

Course overview

With this business degree in Hospitality and Tourism Management, you will be equipped with skills that meet the demands of business including developing communication and engagement skills, building networks, adopting a commercial mindset, understanding project management and mastering critical thinking and problem solving.

Hospitality and Tourism are inseparable. This business course is your chance to work in an exciting people focused field while enjoying international career opportunities in the hospitality and tourism industry.

The combination of tourist behavior and destination management with the operational aspects of hospitality gives you broad skills and a strong overview of an industry that is an important and growing contributor to tropical economies, there and overseas.

The course includes the standard core subjects. These subjects are then complemented by specialist topics in tourism and leisure management, conference and events management, visitor and crowd behavior management, destination management and planning, hospitality operations management, club and gaming management, and hospitality.

Download our brochure to find out more about the business degrees offered at James Cook University. Should you need further assistance, you can join the discussion below or contact us via phone or our admissions email.

Campus
Singapore
Intakes
Trimester: January*, May, September
Carousel/Block**: March, July, November
Duration
24 months full-time / 48 months part-time (Commencing in Trimester)

26 months full-time (Commencing in Carousel/Block)
Study Mode
On campus













*In 2024, the intake will commence in February
**Carousel/Block intakes are for commencing students only, subsequently, students will progress with the trimester.

Subjects

Course Structure

4 subjects in Trimester
2 subjects in Carousel/Block

Core Subjects

  • Accounting for Decision Making
  • Principles of Economics
  • Principles of Data Analysis for Business
  • Introduction to Management Concepts and Application
  • Professional and Academic Skills for Business
  • Marketing Matters
  • Business Law
  • Career Development for Business Professionals
  • The Future of Work: Seminar Series
  • plus one of the following Work Integrated Learning Capstone Subjects:
    • Professional Internship*
    • Multidisciplinary Project
    • Independent Project*
  • *where applicable

In the JCU Bachelor of Business, students conclude their studies with a core Work Integrated Learning (WIL) experience that connects them with the business community, enabling them to demonstrate their graduate skills to potential employers.

To be eligible to apply for WIL, students must successfully complete prescribed online career development modules and quizzes throughout the degree to better prepare them for their WIL experience

Majors

(8 subjects)

  • Tourism and Leisure Management
  • Conference and Events Management
  • Evidence Based Business Decision-Making
  • Visitor and Crowd Behaviour Management
  • Hospitality Operations Management
  • Destination Management and Planning
  • Innovation for Tourism, Hospitality and Events Futures
  • Experience Design for Tourism Hospitality and Events

Note: Upon recommendation students are required to complete English for Academic Purposes subject to meet progression requirements.


For a comprehensive listing and outline of the respective course subjects, please click here.

Eligibility & Requirements

Entry Requirements

  • The entry requirements differ from country to country but in general applicants must have satisfactorily completed 12 years of schooling or equivalent
  • Successful completion of the James Cook University Foundation Program will also satisfy the entry requirement.

Pre-requisite

  • English
  • Recommended: Mathematical Methods

For further information email [email protected]

English Requirements

  • Applicants of non-English speaking backgrounds must meet the English language proficiency requirements of IELTS 6 (no component lower than 6.0) / TOEFL (Internet Based) 74 (no component less than 18) / Pearson PTE Academic 52 (no component less than 52); or
  • Satisfactory completion of James Cook University Singapore English Language Preparatory Program (ELPP); or
  • Successful completion of other qualifications completed in English Language deemed comparable to Australian standards on a case-by-case basis in accordance to JCU admissions guidelines.

Advanced Standing

  • Advanced standing of up to 8 subjects will be granted upon successful completion of James Cook University Diploma of Higher Education (Business Studies) program.
  • Credit exemption may be granted for students with tertiary qualifications from recognised institutions on a case-by-case basis.

Attendance Requirements

International students holding a valid Student's Pass are required to attend at least 90% of scheduled classes per month. Failure to attend classes is a breach of the student visa conditions. Being absent from classes for a continuous period of seven days or more, or attendance falling below 90% without valid reasons will result in the student needing to surrender their Student's Pass for cancellation.

Domestic students must attend at least 75% of the scheduled lecture and tutorial activities to be eligible for assessment.

Career Outcomes

As a graduate, you will be able to work in the tourism sector and in the expanding services sector. There is also opportunity in hotel, restaurant, casino, and club management.

Tuition Fees

Domestic** International
S$62,130 S$64,746

**Fees apply to all Singapore residents (Singapore Citizens, Permanent Residents and all pass holders excluding those holding a Student Pass).

Note:

  • All course fees include the corresponding Singapore Goods and Services Tax (GST), which is 9% in 2024.
  • The details of the instalment breakdown will be provided in your Student Contract. Please contact us for further details.

Note: International students in Singapore on a Student Pass are not permitted to work. For more information please visit http://www.ica.gov.sg.

James Cook University is EduTrust Certified. The EduTrust certification scheme is administered by the Committee for Private Education (CPE), a part of SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG). EduTrust requires all students to be covered under a Fee Protection Scheme. In James Cook University, this is provided through an insurance protection scheme. Further, EduTrust also requires that the students must be covered under a medical insurance coverage which has provision for hospitalisation, surgery and treatment costs throughout their course duration. James Cook University will advise in the Standard Student Contract the total amount of insurance payable.

For more details please visit the Committee for Private Education (CPE), a part of SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG) website: https://www.skillsfuture.gov.sg/pei

Disclaimer
Although James Cook University endeavours to ensure the accuracy of this information, there is no guarantee it will remain accurate all year. Applicants are advised to confirm program details with the appropriate school before making an application.

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