Major overview
Are you passionate about travel, meeting new people, and sharing unforgettable experiences? If so, a career in the tourism and hospitality industry might be your perfect match. This dynamic, fast-growing field opens doors to exciting roles like tourism development, event and festival planning, and hotel and resort management.
In our new Tourism and Hospitality Global major, you’ll develop the skills you need to work in management roles both in Australia and internationally.
This global major offers the opportunity to study at two or more of Curtin’s global campuses. For example, you could start in Perth and branch out to Mauritius, or start in Malaysia and study part of your degree in Dubai. Whichever locations you choose, you’ll be immersed in different cultures, business practices and the unique tourism landscapes of each country.
You’ll learn about contemporary issues like sustainable tourism, the economic impact of tourism and events, destination management, hospitality management, and marketing; and gain real-world insights that will give you a head start in your career.
Curtin ranks in the global top 25 for Hospitality & Tourism Management (Global Ranking of Academic Subjects 2025) and is one of only two Australian universities with a UN Tourism certified program. This means that when you choose Curtin, you’ll gain a globally recognised degree that can offer a distinct employment advantage.
Curtin also offers a Tourism and Hospitality major that does not require study at another Curtin campus.
How to study this major
A major is a set of eight or more units you complete as part of a degree, including at least two in your final year. To study this major, you’ll need to apply for one of the degrees listed below.
Career outcomes
In Australia, roles for tourism and travel advisors are expected to grow by more than 9% by 2035.¹
Careers
- Destination management officer
- Functions, restaurant and catering manager
- Global tourism events manager
- International travel consultant
- International resort and hotel manager
- International tourism information officer
- Tourism manager
Industries
- Tourism
- Hospitality
- Events
- Sports
- Entertainment
- Attractions
- Leisure
- Retail
¹ Source: Jobs and Skills Australia – Employment Projections.
Why study at Curtin?
Highly ranked course
Curtin ranks in the global top 25 for Hospitality and Tourism Management. (Global Ranking of Academic Subjects 2025)
International experiences
Gain international insights and experience when studying at several Curtin global campuses, and expand your hands-on experience at tourism hotspots. Past field trips include experiences in Japan, Italy and Cambodia.
Internationally accredited
This course is accredited by the United Nations World Tourism Organization TedQual Certification, recognising its excellence in tourism education.
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Major structure
Study combinations
You can study this major as part of the degrees listed in the Course overview tab. When building your degree, we recommend choosing from the following study combinations.
Recommended double major pairings for the Tourism and Hospitality Global Major are:
- Human Resource Management
- International Business
- Logistics and Supply Chain Management
- Management
- Marketing
If you're looking for specialised skills, consider pairing this major with specialisations such as:
- Event Management
- Innovation and Entrepreneurship
- Marketing Foundations
- Strategic Communication
- Supply Chain and Marketing Distribution
- Small Business Start-Up
Detailed course structure and unit information
For detailed information and course structure, visit our Handbook.
How to apply
This major is part of a degree. To apply, choose the degree you want to study and review its entry requirements. Then, prepare any required documents and submit your application before the deadline for your chosen intake.
After you receive and accept your offer, you can enrol in this major either at the start of your degree or later in your studies, depending on your course structure.
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