Diploma: Adventure Tourism Management

Structure and Content

The Diploma of Adventure Tourism Management is an 18 month full-time course, which consists of four on-campus terms and a six month internship, where students complete a fully paid work placement with an adventure tourism business.

Terms & Dates

The Diploma of Adventure Tourism Management is an 18 month full-time course, which consists of four on-campus terms and a six month internship, where students complete a fully paid work placement with an adventure tourism business.

  • Term 1 - on-campus (3 months)
  • Term 2 - on-campus (3 months)
  • Term 3 & 4 - internship (6 months)
  • Term 5 - on-campus (3 months)
  • Term 6 - on-campus (3 months)

Structure

*There is an early completion opportunity, should students complete the required 900 hours of industry training in less time than the prescribed 6 months. Term lengths can vary. Please contact the College for further details.

Content & Subject Descriptions

Adventure tourists travel to a destination primarily to participate in outdoor activities which involve a combination of physical activity, exertion, risk (real or perceived) and thrill. As such, adventure tourism management requires knowledge, skills and understanding in six core areas:

  • Social and global contexts
  • Business management
  • Communication skills
  • Operational management
  • Resource management
  • Work and practical experience

Structure

The curriculum is designed to give students the required experience in all six areas.