Bachelor of Applied Science (Adventure Ecotourism)

What is this course about?

CSU's Bachelor of Applied Science (Adventure Ecotourism) equips graduates with skills in leadership, business and conservation ensuring a thorough grounding for future career in the adventure ecotourism industry.

If you have a genuine passion for the natural environment, love an outdoor lifestyle, and want to share this passion with others, adventure ecotourism could be the career path for you.

This course includes practical experience through workplace learning.

What will I learn?

Students choose to specialise in one of two areas of specialisation:

Outdoor Recreation specialisation

In this specialisation, students will study leadership, recreation and conservation at CSU, alongside 10-15 weeks of professional training in bushwalking, rock climbing and abseiling while doing a Certificate IV at Wodonga TAFE. Canoeing, ski touring and ski camping, mountain biking, sea kayaking and whitewater rafting may also be available.

Students undertaking Certificate IV will complete units in adventure programming and guiding, legal issues, workplace safety, wilderness first aid and emergency care, and information and communication technologies.

Planning and Policy specialisation

This specialisation provides a broader understanding of conservation, ecology, cultural issues, management, and tourism.

Learning facilities

To make sure you are experienced using the equipment and techniques found in the workplace, our facilities include:

• a range of field-based equipment and software relevant to undertaking field study exercises
• fully equipped laboratory facilities
• a library that covers a broad range of natural and cultural management literature.

Your course is recognised by industry

This degree and the associated certification are recognised nationally and internationally by employers in this field.

Credit

Students who have already completed the TAFE Certificate IV are awarded 32 points of credit upon admission.

Residential school

Many subjects have a compulsory residential school of two to four days duration for distance education students.