Tourism is Queensland's, and indeed one of the world's, most important industries and this major focuses on this industry by providing a suite of courses which cover the essential skills and knowledge required to enter the profession. Tourism destination marketing, planning and policy, visitor behaviour, travel and tourism management, sustainability and ecotourism policy, and physical, economic and social tourism impacts are all examined. Opportunities exist for students to undertake workplace shadowing programs in industry, a field studies based course and there are a number of international exchange programs available.