Tourism, Environmental and Cultural Heritage

Overview

Offered fully online, your studies will introduce you to contemporary issues in tourism, including an understanding of opportunities, complexity and sensitivities that arise when culture, environmental values and creativity intersect with business development.

You’ll learn through authentic experiences including guest speakers, and critical reflections on their own tourist experiences. This Tourism, Environmental and Cultural Heritage at University of Tasmania is informed by an Industry Board of major organisations including Qantas, Tourism Tasmania, the Port Arthur Historic Management Authority, Tasmanian Parks and Wildlife Service, Brand Tasmania, and Mona. During a period of such rapid change, the input from the board ensures that your educational experience is aligned with the movements and trends of the industry.

Career outcomes

The Graduate Certificate in Tourism, Environmental and Cultural Heritage is an excellent opportunity to upskill with the tools to work in a fast changing and competitive industry.

Your studies will explore contemporary tourism and cultural heritage theory, entrepreneurial concepts, and marketing tools to work in a competitive industry with evolving market conditions. After completing this course, you will have a greater understanding of the opportunities, complexity and sensitivities that arise when cultural, environmental values and creativity intersect with business development.

This is an excellent opportunity to connect with the tourism sector as demand for these skills is growing year on year:

• Policy and Planning Managers 7.7% projected growth by 2024.
• Hospitality, Retail and Service Managers 9.0% employment growth by 2024.
• Travel Attendants 8.7% growth by 2024.