Bachelor

Bachelor of Business and Management (Major in Tourism & Hospitality Management)

Program Overview

The Bachelor of Business and Management with a Major in Tourism and Hospitality Management is a four-year degree preparing graduates to lead and manage tourism businesses, hotels, resorts, and hospitality operations in Papua New Guinea and the Pacific. The program covers all dimensions of the industry — from tourism marketing, front office management, and food and beverage operations to tour management, event management, and sustainable tourism.

Year 2 introduces the fundamentals of tourism, customer service management, and hospitality operations. Year 3 builds expertise in world tourism, convention and events management, and entrepreneurship. Year 4 advances into transportation management, tourism policy and planning, sustainable tourism, and a capstone practicum, preparing graduates for management roles across PNG's growing tourism and hospitality sector.

Entry Requirements

Applicants for the Bachelor of Business and Management (Major in Tourism and Hospitality Management) must satisfy:

  • A Grade 12 certificate with passes in English and at least two other subjects.
  • The University's minimum matriculation GPA.
  • Applicants with work experience in hospitality, tourism, or related industries are encouraged to apply.
  • Holders of a relevant vocational or diploma qualification may apply for advanced standing.

Course Structure

Year 2

Semester 1

  • 3.10701Introduction of Tourism & Hospitality Management
  • 3.10704Domestic Tourism
  • 3.11301Principles of Human Resource Management
  • 3.20706Customer Service Management

Semester 2

  • 4.23904Civics & Ethics
  • 3.20702Tourism Marketing
  • 3.20705Front Office & House Keeping Management
  • 3.20801Business Research

Year 3

Semester 1

  • 3.20707Food & Beverage Management
  • 3.30701Tour Operations Management
  • 3.30801Strategic Management
  • 4.27103Theatre Arts Management
  • 4.24035Melanesian Cultures

Semester 2

  • 3.30703World Tourism
  • 3.30702Convention & Events Management
  • 3.21202Entrepreneurship & Small Business
  • 5.30721Business Law
  • 4.21436Public Speaking (Broadening Course)
  • 4.10601PNG History (Broadening Course)

Year 4

Semester 1

  • 3.40703Transportation Management
  • 1.20401Introduction to Sustainable Development
  • 3.40706Tourism Policy & Planning
  • 3.41215Consumer Behaviour

Semester 2

  • 3.40704Sustainable Tourism
  • 3.40705Tourism & Hospitality Practicum
  • 3.40707Resort & Club Management
  • 3.41216Ethical Practices in Business

Course codes shown are indicative. Please contact the School directly for official course codes and credit information.