Bachelor of Tourism
The University of Waikato
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Campus location
Hamilton, New Zealand
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
3 years
Pace
Full time
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Earliest start date
Mar 2024
* Domestic Fees: $5,879-$6,786 per year / International Fees: $25,865 per year
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Introduction
Tourism is New Zealand's fastest growing industry and it needs people with the right mix of skills – managerial, environmental and cultural – to steer that growth in the best direction. The Bachelor of Tourism from Waikato equips you with a range of skills and knowledge required for careers in this exciting industry.
In the Bachelor of Tourism (BTour), you will specialise in the field of Tourism and Society, and develop an understanding of the complex connections between tourism, society and the environment. A field of study is a general area of study that includes a number of related subjects.
Career opportunities
- Adventure Tourism Manager
- Ecotourism Developer
- Hotel, Lodge and Resort Manager
- Outdoor Leisure Events Manager
- Regional or National Tourism Planner
- Tourism and Travel Writer
- Tourism Consultant
- Tourism Entrepreneur
- Tourism Policy Analyst
Main Subject
- Geography - Major
- Management Education Abroad - Specialisation
Practical experience
Many of the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences’ degrees offer work placement opportunities or projects with businesses and community groups. In most cases, these can count towards your programme of study.