Sustainable Destination Management

Postgraduate | 2026

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Mode
Mode
Your studies will be on-campus, and may include some online delivery
On campus
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Area/Catalogue
HOSP 6004
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Course ID
201780
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Campus
Adelaide City Campus West
Level of study
Level of study
Postgraduate
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Unit value
6
Course owner
Course owner
School of Management
Course coordinator
Course coordinator
Rumi Ramkissoon
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Course level
2
Work Integrated Learning course
Work Integrated Learning course
No
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
The fee you pay will depend on the number and type of courses you study.
Yes
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University-wide elective course
Yes
Single course enrollment
Single course enrolment
Yes

Course overview

This course actively discusses and analyses key debates surrounding sustainable destination management and tourism impacts to provide critical insights into this important topic. Specific attention is given to efforts to achieve sustainability goals, considering place, people, culture, local economy, and environment. Strategies across social, cultural, political, economic, and environmental aspects, along with implications from government, business/industry and local stakeholders are discussed. The course aims to enhance students' critical and reflective thinking skills in debating concepts and case studies, as well as fostering creativity in addressing the complex challenges of making tourist destinations more sustainable.

Course learning outcomes

  • Argue a case for and against the proposition that tourism has the capacity to promote sustainable development goals
  • Critique different levels of economic costs and benefits of tourism on international business and tourism destinations
  • Assess theoretical concepts and tools to manage various impacts of tourism on destination resources, culture and society
  • Develop effective strategies for minimising negative impacts of tourism and for sustainable tourism development

Availability

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Census date
Fri 27/03/2026
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Enrol by date
Fri 13/03/2026
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Last day to W
Fri 10/04/2026
Last day to WF
Last day to WF
Fri 08/05/2026

Class details

Adelaide City Campus West

Class number
Class number 23600
Section
Section WS01
Size
Size 35
Available
Available 35
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
23 Feb - 13 Apr Monday 11:10am - 2pm Adelaide City Campus West Barbara Hanrahan, BH3-12
4 May - 1 Jun Monday 11:10am - 2pm Adelaide City Campus West Barbara Hanrahan, BH3-12

Prerequisite(s)

N/A

Corequisite(s)

N/A

Antirequisite(s)

N/A

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Degree list
The following degrees include this course