The Bachelor of International Tourism is an industry focussed degree which trains graduates for employment in a very diverse industry. The course covers issues in tourism development and planning that allow for the retention of the authentic character of a place and investigates the approaches required to best respond to the opportunities and challenges presented in global tourism. Policy, strategic development and global best practice are also covered. In addition to the common core of tourism and business subjects, you will choose from 1 of the following 3 streams: * Cultural Tourism * Festival and Event Design and Management * Nature Based Tourism. Field work and site visits are an integral part of the course and Industry Practicum - in Australia or overseas - is a compulsory component of the degree. Why study International Tourism at Flinders? The Bachelor of International Tourism at Flinders: * has a wide perspective with excellent global employment opportunities * is taught by people who work in the industry, and shaped by industry feedback and requirements * offers small class sizes, flexibility and a variety of topics that provide a broad range of skills and a knowledge base * has the strong support of industry, with employers contacting us seeking graduates to fill vacant positions.

With streams including cultural tourism, nature based tourism, and festival and event design and management, graduates find jobs with tour companies, museums, public attractions, event management consultancies, art galleries, festival organisations, the ecotourism sector, large commercial organisations, exhibition centres, travel organisations, visitor information centres, and local, State and Federal government.