Fundamentals of Global Tourism and Hospitality

Undergraduate | 2026

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Area/Catalogue
HOSP 1000
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Course ID
200255
Level of study
Level of study
Undergraduate
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Unit value
6
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Course level
1
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
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Yes
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University-wide elective course
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Single course enrolment
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Course data is interim and subject to change

Course overview

The course aims to provide students with broad knowledge of tourism and hospitality and a foundation for further studies in the program. It equips learners with a holistic understanding of the field of study, including key terminology, origins and current building blocks of the industry, its impacts, and strategies for effective management. By using international case studies and applying relevant course theory to tourism context, the course fosters students’ international perspective and effective communication.

  • Understanding Travel & Tourism
  • Tourism Product
  • Impacts Of Tourism & Hospitality

Course learning outcomes

  • Define key terminology and correctly apply it in the context of tourism and hospitality studies
  • Explain the factors that led to the emergence of the modern tourism and hospitality industry
  • Based on different classifications of tourists, explain how their travel motivations and behaviour impact management and marketing
  • Analyse the main components of tourism and hospitality sector and identify factors that affect them
  • Assess the costs and benefits of tourism and hospitality

Prerequisite(s)

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Corequisite(s)

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Antirequisite(s)

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