Course summary
Keen on a career that can take you around the world with the possibility of always learning something new?
Take the first step with this innovative course, taught by educators who ranked the best in the country by the Good Universities Guide.
Offered in partnership with The Hotel School, our unique partnership with Mulpha Australia, this degree will provide core business knowledge in marketing, finance, and human resources management, along with specialist industry skills in service design and innovation, accommodation operations, food and beverage management, asset protection and security.
Graduates undertake a variety of professional positions in the hotels, hospitality and service management sector in Australia and overseas. These include management positions in hotels and resorts, human resources, marketing, front office, food services, food and beverage, events and conferences.
All applicants for The Hotel Schools 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.
Domestic snapshot
| Duration | Location | Session |
|---|---|---|
3F/6P | Brisbane - The Hotel School | 1, 2, 3 |
| Melbourne - The Hotel School | 1, 2, 3 | |
| Sydney - The Hotel School | 1, 2, 3 |
International snapshot
| Duration | Location | Session |
|---|---|---|
3F | Brisbane - The Hotel School | 1, 2, 3 |
| Melbourne - The Hotel School | 1, 2, 3 | |
| Sydney - The Hotel School | 1, 2, 3 |
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 also develop advanced analytical, strategic, and management skills.
Course Learning Outcomes express learning achievement in terms of what a student should know, understand and be able to do on completion of a course. These outcomes are aligned with the graduate attributes.
| Graduate Attribute | Course Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| Intellectual rigour | Make decisions and exercise judgement in relation to hotel operations and management Review, critically analyse, consolidate and synthesise knowledge in hotel management |
| Creativity | Demonstrate creative, strategic and critical thinking with highly developed problem-solving skills |
| Ethical practice | Demonstrate an understanding of ethical standards and professionalism Evaluate issues with reference to sound ethical framework/s and sustainable practices Act with integrity and responsibility in professional practice |
| Knowledge of a discipline | Demonstrate substantial knowledge of hotel operations and management within both local and international contexts Have a deep understanding of those skills relevant to working and managing in hotel settings |
| Lifelong learning | Demonstrate independent learning skills, reflection in practice, and information literacy skills for lifelong learning Demonstrate initiative and judgement in planning and decision making in professional practice and/or scholarship |
| Communication and social skills | Communicate clearly, coherently and effectively, and be self-aware and empathetic Demonstrate understanding of team dynamics and the ability to be effective team members |
| Cultural competence | Demonstrate sensitivity and respect for cultural diversity and the relationship between people in a range of professional and community contexts Demonstrate awareness of the cultural, environmental and economic impacts of hotel management |
Students are assessed in each unit on the basis of written and/or oral assignments. These may include researched essays, reports, presentations, case studies, portfolios, online discussions, tests and exams, as well as more interactive assessments such as blogs, wikis, online discussion boards and multi-media presentations. Students may also be asked to participate in group work as well as individual assignments. The weighting of assessment marks between assignments and examinations varies.
Teaching methods include lectures, tutorials, online discussion forums, work experience, field trips, guest speakers and industry engagement. The method of teaching may vary from unit to unit.
Work Integrated Learning and Industry Engagement are critical aspects of this course. Student learn through ongoing activities that connect them with industry practitioners from a range of hotel and/or hospitality organisations
Professional positions in hospitality and service management in Australia and overseas; management positions in hotels and resorts, human resources, marketing, front office, food services, food and beverage, events and conferences and general management.