SCHOOL OF TOURISM

Honours Handbook 2013

SCHOOL OF TOURISM

SEMESTER 1

Orientation 18 - 22 February

Semester 1 commences 25 February

Census date 31 March

Mid-semester break 29 March - 8 April

Semester 1 resumes 16 April

Last date to withdraw* 30 April

Revision period 2 - 7 June

Examination period 8 - 22 June

Semester 1 ends 22 June

Graduation week 15 - 21 July

SEMESTER 2

Mid-year Orientation 15 - 19 July

Semester 2 commences 22 July

Census date 31 August

Mid-semester break 30 September - 7 October

Last date to withdraw* 30 September

Semester 2 resumes 8 October

Revision period 27 October - 1 November

Examination period 2 - 16 November

Semester 2 ends 16 November

Graduation weeks 2 - 20 December

* Last date to drop courses or cancel enrolment without academic penalty

SUMMER SEMESTER

Summer Semester begins 25 November

QUEENSLAND PUBLIC HOLIDAYS

New Year’s Day 1 January

Australia Day 28 January

Good Friday 29 March

Easter Monday 1 April

Anzac Day 25 April

Labour Day 6 May

Exhibition Day 14 August

Queen’s Birthday 7 October

Christmas Day 25 December

Boxing Day 26 December

academic calendar

Welcome

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It is a privilege to welcome some of our top performing students to the School of Tourism’s Honours Program.

As Honours Coordinator, I look forward to working with each and every one of you over the coming year on what will be one of the most challenging but nonetheless rewarding experiences you are likely to encounter over the course of your academic studies.

Our Honours program is designed to deliver personalised research tuition that will enable our graduates to benefit from a number of outcomes, such as; an ‘edge’ over others in the employment market, the ability to take commercial based research projects from inception to completion, a greater depth of knowledge in specific discipline areas and preparation for graduate studies.

My job is to ensure this year runs as smoothly as possible for you and your nominated supervisor to ensure you achieve the best possible result.

I encourage you to become involved with the school’s reputable research team by participating in the school research workshops and attending our PhD milestone presentations – both of which will enhance your knowledge in terms of research skills and post graduate research.

On behalf of myself and the School of Tourism, I wish you all the very best for the year ahead.

Dr Gabby WaltersHonours Program DirectorSchool of Tourism

When you start your study with us you are joining the alumni of the longest running and leading tourism school in Australia.

We are lucky enough to have a team of award winning teaching staff who have expertise in industry and research to ensure your study is relevant and gives you a competitive edge in the workplace.

We have developed a comprehensive program that combines business principles, technology and the latest tourism research to ensure you have a solid grounding and an educational experience that prepares you well for your career.

Our program has also received international recognition in the form of partnerships and accreditation. You will have access to industry leaders and gain experience with guest lectures and field visits.

These various industry experiences combine to ensure that your learning is current and relevant for your future and you leave us with excellent career prospects.

Our graduates are now leaders in the sector working in peak tourism organisations, major international hotels and resorts, and the conference and exhibition industry.

You are now part of this community and have access to an excellent network of contacts and friends to help you achieve your future ambitions.

I want to thank you for choosing to study with us and I know we can help you reach your goals in the tourism, hospitality and events industries.

Associate Professor Stephen Craig-SmithHead of SchoolSchool of Tourism

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Academic advising For assistance and advice, contact the Honours Coordinator, Dr Gabby Walters at g.walters@uq.edu.au or your Academic Advisor, kazue Nakamoto at k.nakamoto@uq.edu.au.

mySI-netYou must ensure you have completed all enrolment requirements as set out in The University of Queensland Enrolment Guide (accessed via mySI-net). You must enrol online and maintain personal details using mySI-net at www.sinet.uq.edu.au. All students are provided with an email account. It is important that you check your email regularly as the Faculty and School will send correspondence to you via this email.

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When will I receive a UQ user name and password?You will receive advice about your UQ user name and password via the email address supplied on your application to the University. If you have not supplied an email address, a UQ user name and password can be arranged at a Student Centre on arrival. More information: www.uq.edu.au/secure/uqsignin/

Where can I buy textbooks?The Co-Op Bookshop stocks a current supply of required texts. The Library also keeps a copy of these in the high-use section. Second-hand textbooks may be purchased at the Second-hand Bookshop located in the Student Union Complex, Building 21, St Lucia campus.

How do I change courses?Until the end of the second week of each semester, you can add, drop or change courses via mySI-Net without incurring any charges. However, there may be other implications (e.g. student visa implications, financial liability) which you should take into consideration. Timelines for Summer Semester courses are more stringent. Please consult your Academic Advisor before making changes to your study plan.

What are electives?Electives are courses you can choose, compared to compulsory courses that you must complete. You can choose from a wide range of courses offered across the University. At Honours level, electives must be 6000 level or approved by the Honours Coordinator.

What are prerequisites?Prerequisites are minimum entry requirements for admission to a certain course. Course prerequisites are specific courses students need to have studied and passed before enrolling in the nominated course. This is to ensure that students have the required knowledge in the course area and are deemed able to undertake the course successfully.

How late can I add courses?You can add courses yourself in mySi-net up until the end of week two of semester. After this, you will need permission from the Course Coordinator and the Faculty. You cannot add courses after census date.

What is the importance of census date?The census date is the date by which all your enrolment, fees, HECS and FEE-HELP arrangements need to be finalised for a semester. Your fee liability is your liability for all fees and charges, and is finalised based on your enrolment details recorded at the census date. (You should enrol in both semesters at once if you intend to study for a full academic year.)

What is the difference between the census date and the academic withdrawal date?The census date refers to the date by which you must finalise your enrolment; after this date you will incur fees and not be able to add new courses.

If you are a Domestic Student, the census date refers to the date by which you must finalise your enrolment; after this date you will incur fees.

If you are an International Student, your fees for the semester are based on your unit enrolment on the first day of semester. If you subsequently enrol in more units you will be billed accordingly, and if you officially withdraw from units any fees paid will be held in credit towards your next semester’s fees.

The academic withdrawal date is the date by which you must withdraw from a unit of study to avoid a fail grade (academic penalty). See front cover for 2013 dates.

What is meant by ‘interruption to studies’?Interruption to studies refers to ceasing study for a period of time after starting a program. For more information, visit www.uq.edu.au/myadvisor/interrupting-studies/

How do I graduate?You need to ensure your estimated graduation term is correct in mySI-net (under Program > Graduation semester on the left hand menu).

In your last semester of study your record will be checked and you should receive a graduate notice in mySI-net. If this does not happen please contact your Academic Advisor, kazue Nakamoto at k.nakamoto@uq.edu.au. For information on ceremony times and other graduation information please visit www.uq.edu.au/graduations

sTudY inFormaTion

Electronic Course Profiles (ECPs)Electronic Course Profiles detail all the relevant assessment and course information for each course. Please read it thoroughly and discuss with the course coordinator if necessary. ECPs are available online approximately four weeks before the start of classes via the Programs and Courses website.

Course profiles aim to assist students with course selection/program planning. Once enrolled in a course, students can access the course profiles via mySI-net. The course profiles include aggregated reports summarising the semester’s learning activities, assessment items, required and recommended resources, and allow students to see how successful course completion contributes to graduate attribute development.

course descriPTionssTudenT inFormaTion

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BlackboardTo facilitate communication and provide information and core content, all courses are supported by Blackboard. This provides students with centralised access to all Blackboard-supported courses on the server and includes the following features:

• a learning guide, including objectives of courses, learning resources, study chart and assessment requirements

• discussion boards – students are encouraged to use the discussion board throughout the semester to interact with peers and the lecturer

• gradebook – a running tally of your marks may be available on Blackboard

• students only have access to their own marks and cannot view other students’ marks

• visit www.blackboard.elearning.uq.edu.au

Policy in the event of timetable changesIf a class is cancelled because of staff illness or other unforeseen events, you will be notified and advised of any arrangements to reschedule or learning materials as soon as possible.

Referencing styles Referencing styles are stated on Electronic Course Profiles (ECPs). Information on referencing styles can be found on the library web site www.library.uq.edu.au/. All Course Outlines direct students to the website, and/or alternative publications that give appropriate examples.

PlagiarismThe submission of work or ideas which are not your own and for which you claim credit is called plagiarism. When knowingly applied this is considered a form of cheating. Under University Policy, cheating constitutes misconduct, and is viewed very seriously by the University community. Students who are suspected of cheating may undergo misconduct proceedings, and, if found guilty, receive a penalty under the Statute.

Any material taken from texts and other references, including electronic resources, and the Internet, must be acknowledged using the accepted referencing style which is outlined on the UQ library website. A clear statement on plagiarism (definition, unacceptability, penalties) is included in all School of Tourism course materials.

For more information see the policy on Academic Integrity and Plagiarism at www.uq.edu.au/myadvisor/

Submitting assignmentsUnless otherwise advised by your course coordinator, all written assignments are now to be electronically submitted via Blackboard. The instructions for submission are in the Online Submission Folder in your course Blackboard site. The online submission is in addition to any other submission requirements that appear in this ECP.

Applying for an extension of time for an assignmentExtensions are normally only considered for acute medical conditions or for unexpected personal hardship or distress. Poor workload planning or equipment failure is not considered to be grounds for granting an extension. Documentary evidence such as a medical certificate or a statement provided by another recognised professional service should be included with the request. To apply for an extension, please download and complete the form found at www.uq.edu.au/myadvisor/ and email to tourism@uq.edu.au.

Return of marked assignmentsMarked assignments will be returned one of two ways. Hardcopies will be available for collection from the BEL CLC (you will be notified by email when these are ready) and you will need to produce your student card. Electronic versions can be retrieved via My Grades in Blackboard. For instructions, see the guide for viewing your results at www.tourism.uq.edu.au/current-students/

The School aims to return all student work within two weeks of submission.

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Student support policy The University of Queensland is committed to providing you with a high level of support. Student Services provides Learning Advisors who can assist you with your studies.

Any student with a disability, who may require alternative academic arrangements in this program, is encouraged to seek advice at the commencement of the semester from a Disability Adviser at Student Services. Assessment variation is possible for students with a disability.

For further information visit www.uq.edu.au/student-services/, or visit Student Services in the Student Union Building.

Computer facilities The BEL Faculty computer laboratories consist of a general use main lab plus five teaching labs located on level 2 of the Chamberlain Building and two teaching labs located in the GPN3 Building. The Chamberlain main lab is open for general access from Monday–Friday between 7:45am–10:00pm. Access outside of these hours is available with an afterhours swipe card.

LibraryThe library has many online and physical resources to help you study. The Tourism collection is housed in the Social Sciences & Humanities (SS&H) Library in the Duhig Building (Bldg 2). Subject guides have resources developed especially for your courses – click on the course resources tab. There are databases that you can access online if you select Tourism from the subject menu. There is a dedicated librarian to Tourism who can help you- Cassie Doyle at c.doyle@library.uq.edu.au. The library also runs courses on using databases and SI-net.

General

How can I get some work experience?The Faculty of BEL offers a service to help students gain access to internship opportunities, volunteer placements and networking events. See this site for more information visit: www.bel.uq.edu.au/employment and visit Career Hub, UQ’s Online Employment Service, to view opportunities: www.careerhub.uq.edu.au

Where can I find out about School of Tourism news and events?Visit the School of Tourism website, www.tourism.uq.edu.au, and click on the news and events link. You can also join the School of Tourism Facebook page - search for ‘School of Tourism @ The University of Queensland.’

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Goals and objectives of your honours degree The aim of the Honours degree is to:

• provide you with an integrated and comprehensive education in the study area of event management, hotel management and travel & tourism management;

• offer advanced study in a range of specialist fields;• provide experience and training in academic research;• ensure a sophisticated grasp of management issues as related to

the event, hospitality and tourism industries; and• foster the development of analytical and research skills including

the capacity to relate research to a broad framework of knowledge and theory and to develop mastery of appropriate conceptual and methodological skills that relate to fields of tourism, event, hospitality.

The role of your supervisor It is your supervisor’s role to:

• Assist you in developing your study plan, ensuring that it is scientifically sound and possible to implement with the resources likely to be available.

• Be available for regular consultation for an appropriate period of time as negotiated with your supervisor.

• Encourage you to work in such a manner as to finish your research in as short a time as is practicable.

• Regularly discuss progress with you and assist you in the development of appropriate research habits.

• Insist on reading drafts of your reports and thesis as it is produced and to read the entire manuscript before it is prepared for submission.

• Encourage you to prepare sections of your work for submission as it is done, not leaving it all until the end.

• Give you appropriate feedback on your work throughout the year, including telling you clearly when and if your performance is not satisfactory.

Whilst the normal convention is that any papers submitted for publication (or submitted to a conference) by an Honours student are co-authored with your supervisor, it is very important that you and your supervisor discuss this issue clearly at the very beginning of your Honours Program, so that there can be no misunderstanding of each of your expectations later on. This topic is discussed in more depth on page 22 - “University of Queensland Policy Regarding Co-Authorship”.

If you encounter any difficulties with your supervisor you are advised to discuss the matter, in the first instance, with the Honours Coordinator.

Research Seminar SeriesThe School of Tourism offers a number of research seminars and workshops during the year and partakes in a symposium series involving Griffith and Southern Cross Universities. As an Honours student in the School you are very welcome to join these seminars, not only for their intellectual content, but also for the networking opportunities offered providing you with the opportunity to personally meet a wide range of practitioners, researchers and academics.

Research and Library Skills The Library offers a range of programs on research skills; researching on the Internet; and the use of Library facilities. Information can be obtained by contacting the reference desk at Social Sciences and Humanities Library. For more information visit www.library.uq.edu.au/

Honours FundingAll honours students will receive a research allocation of up to $300, if required, to cover research expenses, subject to the approval of your supervisor. You will need to supply receipts for all costs incurred to be able to claim this. If you wish to use this allocation for travel (e.g. airfares), you must organise this via the School Manager.

Ethical ClearanceBefore gathering any data, you are required to complete an Ethical Clearance Check. www.uq.edu.au/research/rid/human-guidelines

Checklist for New Honours StudentsHaving chosen to join us at The University of Queensland’s School of Tourism, your first few days may feel a little strange as you familiarise yourself with the School. As such, it is most important that you attend the Honours Orientation session. Also, it is a good idea to phone the coordinator the week before you begin your Honours studies and make an appointment to see them as your first port of call. During the first week of semester, using the checklist below, follow up on the resources that you think you might need and have not yet received.

Have I:

• Received all my Honours Student orientation information?• Familiarised myself with the various library research programs and

computer skills programs on offer?• Made a time to meet with my supervisor?• Enrolled and do I know where my first lectures are?

Grievance ProceduresThe School of Tourism wants to support you in every way possible. If you are unhappy about some aspect of your studies, or your interactions with the School, or any member of the School, you are encouraged to address the situation as early as possible to ensure minimal disruption to your studies.

If you feel uncomfortable about any issue, it is important that you deal with it as early as possible. At no time should you feel that your position in the School, or your course marks would be jeopardised in any way, by raising an issue of concern.

If you have a concern, you are advised to discuss the matter, in the first instance, with the person concerned (if you feel comfortable doing so) otherwise with the Honours Coordinator. If the issue is not resolved, speak with the Honours Coordinator, and finally where appropriate, the matter can be referred to the Head, School of Tourism. Please see student rights and responsibilities section (3.60) in the Policy and Procedures Library for this and more information: ppl.app.uq.edu.au/

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ProGram sTrucTure

SEMESTER 1 (COMMENCING FEBRUARY)

TOUR6005 Industry Research & Consultancy #2

TOUR6007 Honours Thesis A (Part I) #2

TOUR6033 Critical Issues in Tourism, Hospitality & Events #2

Level 6 Elective #2

SEMESTER 2 (COMMENCING JULY)

TOUR6035 Advanced Research Methods and Analysis #2

TOUR6007 Honours Thesis A (Part II) #6

Honours course descriPTions

The Honours program is comprised of 16 units as follows:

• TOUR6005 Industry Research & Consultancy (2 units)

• TOUR6033 Critical Issues in Tourism, Hospitality & Events (2 units)OR TOUR6034 Change & Innovation in Tourism, Hospitality & Events (2 units)

• TOUR6035 Advanced Research Methods and Analysis (2 units)

• TOUR6007/TOUR6008 Thesis (8 units)

• Elective (2 units) – level 6 course as approved by the Honours Coordinator

TOUR6005 Industry Research & Consultancy(Semesters 1 and 2)

This course is designed to introduce students to social science research methods that are relevant within tourism, hospitality and events related fields. Students will develop an understanding of why research is conducted and will be introduced to basic designs, models and processes that are applicable in tourism related research. As a part of this course, students will be given a basic introduction to quantitative and qualitative methods of description and measurement.

TOUR6033 Critical Issues in Tourism, Hospitality & Events(Semester 1)

This course uses a problem-based learning approach to examine critical contemporary issues in tourism, hospitality and event management. Representatives from the industry will present a real problem or issue for students to consider. Students will work in teams to identify solutions to the problem before reporting back to industry representatives. Topics and issues will be dynamic, varying from year to year.

TOUR6034 Change & Innovation in Tourism, Hospitality & Events(Semester 2)

This course adopts a problem based learning approach to explore the topic of change and innovation as it affects tourism, hospitality and events. Issues of innovation and creativity are explored in a real world context and are applied to specific case studies. Broad trends and change drivers are critically examined and debated. Students are required to analyse and discuss the potential implications of innovation and creativity for the industry and propose appropriate industry responses to these trends.

TOUR6035 Advanced Research Methods and Analysis(Semester 2)

This course explores the analysis and presentation of data for both academic and industry audiences. Students will learn about the management and analysis of qualitative and quantitative data using software. Topics include coding and formatting data sets, data quality and cleansing, descriptive statistics, inferential statistics, developing research conclusions, and reporting research methods and results for different audiences.

TOUR6007 Honours Thesis A (Semester 1 commencing students)

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TOUR6008 Honours Thesis B (Semester 2 commencing students)

This thesis course gives honours students the opportunity to undertake a substantial piece of work in a topic of interest as approved by the Head of School. This course is designed to be undertaken over 2 semesters and it is intended that students complete a literature review and research proposal in semester 1 and the research project is undertaken, analysed and written up in semester 2. Students are encouraged to choose a topic that is of particular interest to them personally and which is also relevant to their study area. On completion of this course, students are required to submit a Thesis of not less than 20,000 words. The thesis provides an opportunity for students to undertake a significant piece of research and as such is ideal preparation for the student to undertake higher research studies.

SEMESTER 2 (COMMENCING JULY)

TOUR6005 Industry Research & Consultancy #2

TOUR6008 Honours Thesis B (Part I) #2

TOUR6035 Advanced Research Methods and Analysis #2

Level 6 Elective (or TOUR6034) #2

SEMESTER 1 (COMMENCING FEBRUARY)

TOUR6008 Honours Thesis B (Part II) #6

TOUR6033 (or Level 6 Elective)* #2

Enrolment plan for students commencing study in semester 1: Enrolment plan for students commencing study in semester 2:

* Students could replace TOUR6033 with an elective if TOUR6034 is completed.

ProducinG Your THesis

Ethical ResearchAs a research student, it is your responsibility to ensure that all the research you undertake is ethically sound. In its simplest form, ethics is all about acting in a way that is, at a very minimum, acceptable to society at large.

At The University of Queensland, there are three underlying principles upon which sound ethical research must be based:

(1) The requirement to do good; (2) The duty to avoid causing harm; and (3) Respect for the person.

From Section 1.6 of The University of Queensland’s Code of conduct of the Ethical Practice of Research (1990 as amended in 1998).

In addition, for research to be considered ethical there are a number of general procedures that must be followed. These include such things as the safety and retention of data collected; statements of authorship of the research; and the disclosure of any potential conflicts of interest.

Undergraduate, Honours and Postgraduate Research proposals from the School of Tourism are normally reviewed by an internal ethics officer. On reviewing the proposal, the ethics officer may accept the project as it is, or recommend some changes before passing it.

Please see HUPP 4.20.1 (www.uq.edu.au/hupp/) for more information regarding ethics, and if you have any questions discuss them with your supervisor or the School Ethics Officer (Associate Professor Ian Patterson.)

Level of HonoursThe combined weighted marks from all courses, including your thesis, will be averaged to give you an overall grade that will determine the level of Honours you receive. The weighting of the marks is based on the number of units the course/mark represents. More information can be found by consulting HUPP 3.20.14 at www.uq.edu.au/hupp/

Honours are awarded as 1” Class Honours, Honours 2A, Honours 2B, and 3rd Class Honours and are determined by your GPA in your Honours courses, as follows:

Weighted percentage Class of Honours

80.00 and above Class I

70.00 – 79.99 Class IIA

60.00 – 69.99 Class IIIB

50.00 – 59.99 Class III (or pass degree)

<50% Fail (or pass degree)

Please note these will be available only after the results of your final semester are finalised.

Structure, Format and BindingYour Honours thesis will follow the same basic format as a Masters thesis or PhD thesis. To that end, unless otherwise instructed by your supervisor, your thesis will have a minimum chapter content which is likely to include: (1) Introduction (2) Literature Review (3) Method of Data Collection (4) Analysis, Results and Discussion (5) Conclusion. Please see the School of Tourism homepage for more information.

Thesis Length and Printing RequirementsYour thesis must be between 20,000 and 25,000 words in length or 100 pages of double spaced printing in 12 point Times New Roman font on A4 paper.

To allow adequate room for binding and trimming, it is important to note that left and right hand margins should be no less than 25mm and top and bottom margins no less than 25mm. No exceptions to this rule will be considered. You should follow the University’s guidelines for micro level formatting and mechanics of writing.

After your supervisor has approved your final draft for submission, you are to:

1. submit two temporary bound copies and an electronic copy of your thesis to the School of Tourism as per your ECP so that copies can be distributed to the examiners; and

2. on completion of the examination of the thesis, make any necessary amendments and confirm with the School.

The School will arrange for three copies of each thesis to be printed and bound with one copy for the student.

Late SubmissionLate submission of your Thesis will be penalised at the rate of 10% of your Thesis grade per day that the thesis submitted for binding after the due date. Extensions will only be granted according to UQ policy. Students who believe that there are mitigating circumstances concerning late submission of their thesis may appeal in writing to the Honours Coordinator at the time of submission.

Examination of Your ThesisYour thesis will be examined by two academic staff - one internal member of the School of Tourism and one external - who will be nominated by the Honours Coordinator, after appropriate consultation within the School. If the difference between the two marks from these two examiners is less than or equal to ten percent, then the average of the two marks will be deemed to be your Honours Thesis mark.

However, if the difference between the two marks from the two examiners is greater than ten percent, then a third independent examiner will assess the thesis. In addition to the numeric scores provided by the two original examiners, qualitative comment will be considered to determine if a third examiner is used.

An average of the three scores will be deemed to be your Honours Thesis mark. You will find a copy of the evaluation form that your examiners will use to guide their assessment of your thesis on the School website.

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An expectation for anyone engaged in academic research - academic staff and research students alike - is the dissemination of that research by way of publications and conferences. Honours students are encouraged to write papers on their research and to submit them to conferences and academic journals. These papers are generally submitted with your supervisor as co-author, as long as the University guidelines on co-authorship are met.

The University of Queensland policy regarding co-authorshipThe normal convention is that any papers submitted for publication, or submitted to a conference, by an Honours student, are co-authored with your supervisor. However, under The University of Queensland’s authorship policy your supervisor is not permitted to claim co-authorship unless she or he has participated substantially in the preparation of the paper.

“Substantial participation” involves all three of the following conditions being met:

1. Conception and design, or analysis and interpretation of data; 2. Drafting the article or revising it critically for important intellectual

content; 3. Final approval of the version to be published

It is usually expected that when someone, such as your supervisor or a colleague, has been involved in any of the above points, but especially the first point - “conception and design….” - they should be given the opportunity to become involved in the other points, thus enabling them to claim co-authorship.

As such, both you and your supervisor should take special note of the following Section of The University of Queensland/NH&MRC Guidelines (Section 3.2), which states:

Authorship of a research output is a matter that should be discussed between researchers at an early stage in a research project, and reviewed whenever there are changes in participation. In other words, it is very important that you and your supervisor clearly discuss the issue of co-authorship at the very beginning of your Honours Program, so that there can be no misunderstanding of expectations later on.

For more information on publishing, please see HUPP 4.20.2 (www.uq.edu.au/hupp/)

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course descriPTions

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abouT THe scHool oF Tourism

The School of Tourism is positioned within the Faculty of Business, Economics & Law at The University of Queensland. The School aims to deliver meaningful learning opportunities for students and practitioners by offering a suite of academically rigorous, professionally oriented programs at the St Lucia campus. The School currently has over 25 academic and research staff with solid industry experience and outstanding academic credentials, and a notable assembly of Adjunct Professors who are senior industry and government leaders.

Quality ProgramsThe School of Tourism has the longest running Tourism program in Australia. The School offers a suite of world-class undergraduate, postgraduate coursework and research higher degree programs that prepare students for a successful career in tourism related industries.

Excellence in TeachingThe School of Tourism has a full complement of experienced and well-qualified academic staff. They have current industry knowledge across a range of disciplines and a strong research track record. Our teaching staff regularly receive excellent student evaluations results and have received awards for teaching excellence from UQ and external bodies. As a result, our students enjoy a quality learning experience with the School.

AccreditationThe University of Queensland is currently the only university in Australia who has been accredited by the United Nations World Tourism Organization under the UNWTO TedQual Certification System, a quality assurance system for tourism education and training.

School Memberships• United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO)• Restaurant and Catering Queensland• International Council on Hotel, Restaurant, and Institutional

Education (I-CHRIE)• Australian and New Zealand Association for Leisure Studies

(ANZALS)• Queensland Tourism Industry Council (QTIC)• Tourism and Transport Forum Australia (TTF)• The Council for Australian University Tourism and Hospitality

Education (CAUTHE)• Australian Tourism Industry Council (ATIC)• The Association for Tourism and Leisure Education (ATLAS).

Tourism Student Association (TSA)The Tourism Student Association (TSA) provides a forum for the student community to benefit from social, academic and professional development opportunities. The TSA is open to all undergraduate, postgraduate and research higher degree students studying with the School of Tourism.

To join the TSA, download a membership form from the School of Tourism website and follow the instructions at the bottom of the form. To contact the TSA, email tsa.beluq@gmail.com. The TSA is also on Facebook under “UQTSA.”

Outstanding Career ProspectsBased on area of specialisation graduates can expect to find employment in a wide range of areas in the tourism sector including: travel and tourism enterprises; arts and music festivals; sports events; meetings and conventions; transport industry; accommodation industry; tourism consultancy; travel retail; tour operators; cruise shipping and airlines; travel wholesalers; management consultancies; state and local government; various sections of the hospitality industry; and destination management.

AlumniUQ graduates enjoy more than just great career prospects and fond memories. Alumni receive access to UQ Library services, including some online databases, continued access to UQ Employment Services and access to discounts at UQconnect and UQ Sport.

Registered alumni members receive the School’s Alumni eNewsletters, invitations to various events and the UQ Graduate Contact magazine.

Useful linksApplication (International): www.uq.edu.au/study/forms/international/InternatGradCourseworkAppForm.pdf

Ethical Clearance: www.tourism.uq.edu.au/current-students/

Research Profile: www.tourism.uq.edu.au/research-opportunities

Scholarships: www.uq.edu.au/study/scholarships/

This handbook and study plans are available electronically at: www.tourism.uq.edu.au/handbooks/

Relevant forms and useful resources are available at:www.tourism.uq.edu.au/current-students

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scHool oF TourismHonours Program DirectorDr Gabby WaltersEmail: g.walters@uq.edu.au

Academic AdvisorMs kazue NakamotoEmail: k.nakamoto@uq.edu.au

School of TourismGPN3 (Bldg 39A), Level 3The University of QueenslandSt Lucia Qld 4072Phone: +61 7 3346 8717Fax: +61 7 3346 8716Email: tourism@uq.edu.auWeb: www.tourism.uq.edu.au

FaculTY collaboraTiVe learninG cenTre (Fclc)Colin Clark Bldg (39), Level 1The University of QueenslandSt Lucia campus Phone: +61 7 3365 9017 or 9019

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sTudenT cenTre – sT lucia8:30am - 5:00pm, Mon - FriJ D Story Bldg (61), Level 1The University of QueenslandSt Lucia campusPhone: +61 7 3365 2600Fax: +61 7 3365 6152

social sciences & HumaniTies librarY (ss&H)Duhig BuildingThe University of Queensland

General EnquiriesEmail: ssah-mgr@library.uq.edu.auPhone: +61 7 3365 6346

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