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Study tourism, event and hospitality management 100% online

Tourism, events and hospitality are big industries – together they drive economic growth and help preserve and share culture and heritage.

UniSA Online’s Bachelor of Business (Tourism, Event and Hospitality Management) is a blend of innovation, analysis and customer service. Learn specialist skills including creating memorable events and promoting sustainable experiences, while studying business fundamentals like business intelligence and strategic thinking.

You’ll graduate with a portable career, ready to work anywhere around the world and make a meaningful impact.

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No need to come onto campus

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*Ranked #3, 2023 THE University Impact Rankings.

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Thinking of studying soon?

2025

If you want to start your studies in 2025, consider applying to UniSA Online now. You’ll complete a year of study and continue onto Adelaide University in 2026.

You’ll be highly supported to transition to Adelaide University in your existing program with an individual study plan. Contact the UniSA Online Degree Adviser Team to find out more.

2026

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If you plan to start your studies in 2026, you can apply to Adelaide University. Applications will open in July 2025.

Have any questions? We're here to help! Contact Adelaide University's Future Student Enquiries Team.

What you'll learn

This degree is your grounding in a range of career-relevant topics – from business and management fundamentals to specialist areas in sustainable tourism, cultural impact, and digital innovation. You’ll learn to manage events and conferences, design experiences and products, and oversee hospitality operations or tourist destinations.

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Fundamentals of Global Tourism & Hospitality

Explore the origins of travel and hospitality, including historical and contemporary contexts, travel motivations and tourism experiences, and destinations, attractions and transportation.

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Eventful Cities and Event Leveraging

Understand how events can drive strategic outcomes. Build your understanding of event bidding, placemaking, fundraising and sponsorship, and event media management.  

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Digital Technologies in Tourism, Events and Hospitality

Build your understanding of the impact of technology and innovation on tourism and events, including e-commerce, social media marketing, the sharing economy, and smart tourism.

Study Tourism, Event and Hospitality Management On Demand

Study On Demand – a 100% online tourism, event and hospitality management degree designed specifically for online learning. Take full control over your study – access support seven days a week, engage with course content from day one, view learning resources 24/7, and log in to the interactive online environment anywhere, any time and on any device.

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Meet your Program Director

Dr Sunny Son

“I am the Program Director of Tourism, Event and Hospitality Management degrees at UniSA. I also am a Senior Lecturer in Event and Tourism Management and a Research Ethics Advisor. I am currently serving on the Editorial Board for several journals, including Event Management, the International Journal of Event and Festival Management and Frontiers in Sports and Active Living. My PhD specialises in the fields of Tourism and Event Management. I am passionate about event management, visitor experiences and event impacts and have conducted research projects on local and international festivals and sports events. My research has informed both government and industry to better understand the wider impact to the community, and has guided policy making. With my industry informed experience, I believe graduates will be well equipped with the skills necessary for future success.”

Dr Sunny Son 
Program Director, Bachelor of Business (Tourism, Event and Hospitality Management) 

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