Tourism and Travel Management is a multidisciplinary course that blends business strategy, destination planning, customer experience, marketing, and operations management within the context of the travel and tourism industry. Students gain a deep understanding of how tourism economies function — from how travel products are designed and distributed, to how destinations are marketed and how visitor experiences are created and managed. The course is available at multiple qualification levels in Australia, including Certificate III and IV, Diploma, Advanced Diploma, Bachelor's degree, Graduate Certificate, and Master's degree, making it accessible to a wide range of students regardless of their prior experience or academic background. Employers who actively recruit graduates from these programs include travel agencies, tour operators, inbound and outbound wholesalers, airlines, cruise companies, hotels and resorts, visitor information centres, national and state tourism boards, government tourism departments, theme parks, eco-tourism operators, event management companies, and international tourism organisations. The course is designed to prepare graduates for a generalist, entry-level management position or, at the postgraduate level, for senior leadership roles in the global tourism and hospitality industries.

Entry requirements for Tourism and Travel Management courses in Australia vary significantly by qualification level. For Certificate III and Certificate IV programs, applicants typically need to have completed Australian Year 10 (or equivalent), and an Upper-Intermediate level of English proficiency is generally required. For Diploma and Advanced Diploma courses, completion of Year 12 or a relevant Certificate IV qualification is usually expected, along with demonstrated English language competency. Vocational Education and Training (VET) providers often accept mature-age applicants with relevant work experience, and Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is widely offered across the sector, allowing students with industry experience to gain credit toward their qualification. For undergraduate Bachelor's degree programs, domestic students are generally required to have completed Year 12 with an ATAR score — indicative minimum ATARs typically range from around 60 to 75, though this varies by institution and year. Some universities accept applicants without an ATAR through alternative pathways, including mature-age entry, completion of a related Diploma, or foundation studies programs. International students must additionally meet English language requirements, typically demonstrated through IELTS scores of 6.0 to 6.5 (or equivalent tests such as TOEFL or PTE). For postgraduate Master's programs, applicants must hold a recognised Bachelor's degree, often in a cognate discipline such as business, hospitality, humanities, or social sciences, and may also need to demonstrate relevant professional experience. Some Master's programs require a minimum IELTS score of 6.5, with no individual band below 6.0.