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This full-fee paying degree, offered at The Hotel School Sydney, focuses on hotel operational skills, management practice in hospitality industries and the skills needed for employment in a dynamic and competitive global business environment. The Hotel School Sydney is a partnership between Southern Cross University and Mulpha Australia, whose property portfolio includes the InterContinental Sydney, Hayman Island, Sanctuary Cove, Salzburg Apartments, Marritz Alpine, and Bimbadgen Estate.
The Hotel School Sydney is positioned in the heart of the central business district, with Sydney Harbour, Opera House and Royal Botanic Gardens on its doorstep. It is also in close proximity to a range of hotels.
* Please note that all domestic applicants for The Hotel School Sydney are selected on their individual merit. While recent academic performance or professional experience is used as an indicator of ability to undertake studies at a tertiary level, applicants will also be invited to an interview as part of the final application process.
Graduates of this full-fee course have built careers in hospitality and service management in Australia and overseas. Graduates have achieved management positions in hotels and resorts, human resources, marketing, front office, food services, food and beverage, events and conferences and general management.
Southern Cross University is a founding member of THE-ICE. The Bachelor of Business in Hotel Management is fully accredited, offering students both national and international quality assured education.
A professional hospitality experience is a key feature of the course, and counts as four core units of the degree. This may be completed in Australia or overseas. All students are employed and consequently establish valuable industry experience, confidence and networks. The professional experience enables students to continue employment during their study at The Hotel School Sydney.
Studies include key operational subjects such as food and beverage, accommodation operations, and introduction to professional practice, together with introductory management subjects including finance, marketing and hospitality management. Students will also develop advanced analytical, strategic, and management skills.
To qualify for the Bachelor of Business in Hotel Management a total of 288 credit points (usually 24 units) must be completed.
This course offers intermediate awards (early exit points) at Diploma (8 units) and Associate Degree (16 units) levels.
Unit availabilities are published for each study period and vary from year to year. Please contact the School for further information.
For course rules and a full list of units, please refer to the Specific Award Rules below.
| Locations | The Hotel School Sydney Session 1 Session 2 |
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| Distance Education | Unavailable | |
| Lismore | Unavailable | |
| Coffs Harbour | Unavailable | |
| Gold Coast Southern Cross Drive, Bilinga |
Unavailable | |
| Course Duration | 3 years full-time | |
| Fees and Charges | The Hotel School Sydney | |
| School | School of Tourism & Hospitality Management | |
| Admission, Enrolment and General Enquiries | hotelschool.scu.edu.au | |
| Further Information | T +61 2 8249 3200 E hotelschool@scu.edu.au |
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| Total Units: | Award Abbreviation: | 2013 ATAR equivalent/OP: |
| 24 | BBusHotelMgt | N/A |
| UAC Course Code | QTAC Course Code | CRICOS Course Code |
| Macquarie St, Sydney: 354140 | Macquarie St, Sydney: 054041 | Macquarie St, Sydney NSW: 024239A |
Teaching methods include lectures, tutorials, online discussion forums, work experience, field trips, guest speakers and industry engagement.
Students of The Hotel School Sydney have electronic access to the SCU Library and are entitled to reciprocal borrowing rights with most Sydney universities. The SCU Library has an extensive tourism and hospitality collection, print and electronic resources to support students in their study and assessment tasks.
The web-based program Blackboard Collaborate delivers advanced on-line learning environments for students and lecturers to communicate and collaborate through virtual meeting spaces and classrooms. They can share files, presentations, and applications. If the session is recorded, students can view it afterwards.
The SCU library provides a wide range of services including librarian assistance, print and electronic resources, a document delivery service, catalogues, databases, ebooks, ereadings, and full-text journal literature.
The Academic Skills Development team supports student learning by offering online and on-campus academic skills workshops, email, phone, and one-on-one support.
Students are assessed in each unit on the basis of written and/or oral assignments. These may be researched essays and reports, presentations, case studies or problem solutions. Students may also be asked to participate in group work as well as individual assignments.
The Hotel School Sydney provides students with well-equipped teaching spaces. Modern audiovisual equipment is standard in all teaching venues, and students have access to computer labs for individual study purposes, as well as wireless internet, printing and photocopying.
Please note that a personal interview is part of the application process. Visit The Hotel School Sydney for more information
Pre-requisite Year 12 subjects
There are no pre-requisite subjects required for this course.
On-campus Undergraduate applications
To apply to study an undergraduate degree at a SCU campus, apply online through the NSW Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) or Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre (QTAC). For more information please visit either the UAC or QTAC websites: www.uac.edu.au or www.qtac.edu.au. A late fee applies for UAC and QTAC applications received after the 30th of September.
International Applicants
Please refer to the International Office website.
At Southern Cross University, your previous study or work experience may help you cut time off your degree.
We recommend that you apply for advance standing at the same time as you apply for admission into this course, because the amount and type of credit awarded will determine your study plan.
For more details and how to apply please visit the Advanced Standing website.
Bachelor of Business in Convention and Event Management
Bachelor of Business in International Hospitality Management
Bachelor of Business in International Tourism Management
Bachelor of Business in Tourism and Hospitality Management with Honours
Important - Please contact the University for confirmation of the course structure prior to acting on this information. The University accepts no liability for any loss suffered by reason of reliance on this information.
See the University’s Rules Relating to Awards, in conjunction with the Specific Award Rules listed below.
4.1 Requirements for an Award