Graduate Certificate in Tourism, Hotel and Event Management

About the course

This Graduate Certificate prepares you for management roles across tourism, hospitality and events, building business acumen and professional skills to design and deliver high-quality visitor experiences. You’ll explore an industry with strong real-world relevance and develop practical capability through site visits, case studies and problem-based learning. Graduates gain an internationally recognised credential in tourism, hotel and event management.

Career outcome

Graduates can pursue entry-level to emerging management pathways across tourism, hotel and event organisations. Typical opportunities include roles in destination and visitor services, hotel operations, event coordination and venue management, tourism marketing, and experience design. The program’s applied learning and industry engagement supports careers with operators, government and tourism bodies, and event and hospitality businesses in Australia or internationally. Preparing graduates for senior management, consulting, entrepreneurship, and organisational leadership roles.

Living Costs in Brisbane**

Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 17 - 23	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 1,467 - 1,940	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,073 - 1,419
Transportation (Daily) A$ 7 - 8	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 237 - 314

Average Salary***

*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)

**Source: numbeo.com

***Source: PayScale.com (2026)