TO1002 - The Australian Tourism Product

Credit points:	03
Year:	2006
Student Contribution Band:	Band 2
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This subject provides an important overview of tourism in Australia. In particular, it focuses on the government structures and organizations that influence how the industry operates and the challenges and issues facing the industry. In addition, the diverse product base and potential of Australia are examined. As well as providing students with very practical knowledge about how the industry works, the subject develops useful teamwork and oral and written presentation skills, which are all critical to success when working in the tourism industry.

Learning Outcomes

• demonstrate a sound working knowledge of the Australian tourism product and industry structure, trends and challenges;
• demonstrate practical report writing, teamwork and oral presentation skills;
• identify and analyse the tourism product available to domestic and international tourists.

Graduate Qualities

• The ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences;
• The ability to lead, manage and contribute effectively to teams;
• The ability to speak and write logically, clearly and creatively;
• The ability to access and employ online technologies effectively;
• The ability to use a variety of media and methods to retrieve, analyse, evaluate, organise and present information.

Availabilities
, , Study Period 2
Census Date 08-Sep-2006
Coord/Lect:	jc153289.
Contact hours:	26 hours 12 hours
, , Study Period 2
Census Date 08-Sep-2006
Coord/Lect:	Assoc. Professor Laurie Murphy.
Contact hours:	26 hours 12 hours
Assessment:	(50%); (15%); (35%).

Note: Minor variations might occur due to the continuous Subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.