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Love travel, people and the thought of a career that can take you all around the world? Whether you are already working in the hotel sector or looking to make a career change, this course will develop your skills and enhance your career prospects in a dynamic, global industry.
Delivered at the Hotel School, our unique partnership with Mulpha Australia, this course covers theory and practices within the industry, finance, management and communication, as well as food, beverage and accommodation operations.
Southern Cross is rated 5-stars for graduate salary in Tourism, Hospitality, Sport and Leisure (Good Universities Guide 2023).
This course is also a pathway to the Bachelor of Business in Hotel Management.
All applicants for The Hotel School 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.
Love travel, people and the thought of a career that can take you all around the world? Whether you are already working in the hotel sector or looking to make a career change, this course will develop your skills and enhance your career prospects in a dynamic, global industry.
Delivered at the Hotel School, our unique partnership with Mulpha Australia, this course covers theory and practices within the industry, finance, management and communication, as well as food, beverage and accommodation operations.
Southern Cross is rated 5-stars for graduate salary in Tourism, Hospitality, Sport and Leisure (Good Universities Guide 2023).
This course is also a pathway to the Bachelor of Business in Hotel Management.
All applicants for The Hotel School 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.
Current Southern Cross students – to access your official course details for the year you started your degree, please visit the handbook.
See the University’s Rules Relating to Awards, in conjunction with the Specific Award Rules listed below.
Domestic students wishing to enter the Diploma of Hotel Management must complete the interview process prior to entry into the course.
English language requirements apply to International applicants and other applicants whose previous study was undertaken in a language other than English. The minimum English language requirements for such applicants for entry to this course are as follows
| Category | Score |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 5.5 |
| Reading | 5.0 |
| Writing | 5.5 |
| Listening | 5.0 |
| Speaking | 5.0 |
Students complete all core units. These include:
Domestic students
| Location | Teaching period |
|---|---|
| Brisbane - The Hotel School | Term 1, Term 3, Term 5 |
| Melbourne - The Hotel School | Term 1, Term 3, Term 5 |
| Sydney - The Hotel School | Term 1, Term 3, Term 5 |
International students
| Location | Teaching period | Annual Fees | CRICOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brisbane - The Hotel School | Term 1, Term 3, Term 5 | $31,864 ($3,983 per unit) | 0100351 |
| Melbourne - The Hotel School | Term 1, Term 3, Term 5 | $31,864 ($3,983 per unit) | 0100351 |
| Sydney - The Hotel School | Term 1, Term 3, Term 5 | $31,864 ($3,983 per unit) | 0100351 |
Tuition fees are in Australian dollars, and are subject to change, including annual increases over the duration of a course. Annual tuition fee is based on completing 8 units per year. In addition students are required to pay OSHC for the duration of their visa in advance. Non-tuition fee covers textbooks, stationery and excursions. | |||
Applications for this course are made directly to Southern Cross University via our online application service.
To be eligible to receive the Diploma of Hotel Management, students must complete 96 credit points comprising 8 core units.
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Notes | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EDUC1001 | Language and Learning in your Discipline | ||||
| MATH1003 | Quantitative Methods with Economics | ||||
| HOTL1006 | Business Communications | ||||
| HOTL1002 | Accounting and Finance for Hotel Operations | ||||
| HOSP1003 | Food and Beverage Operations | ||||
| HOTL1007 | The Foundations of Hospitality | ||||
| HOTL1001 | Hospitality Services Management | ||||
| HOSP1002 | Accommodation Operations | ||||
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Excellence in Research Australia (ERA) 2018
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Times Higher Education Young University Rankings 2020
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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.
| Course Learning Outcome |
|---|
exercise judgement to identify problems and contribute to their solutions in relation to hotel operations and management. |
Apply theoretical and technical knowledge and skills within defined contexts in the field of hotel management. |
Apply ethical and sustainable values and practices in hotel operations and management practices. |
apply theoretical and technical knowledge and skills within defined contexts in the field of hotel management. |
demonstrate responsibility and accountability for own learning and work in hotel management. |
Apply academic knowledge and skills to communicate information, concepts, and solutions, individually and/or in a team in the field of hotel management. |
demonstrate an awareness of diverse cultural perspectives in a range of hotel operations across the hospitality industry. |
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.
On-campus students experience a variety of teaching approaches including lectures, tutorials, online activities and video-linked or podcast virtual classes. The method of teaching may vary from unit to unit. Online students receive additional support through drop-in session and on-going contact with their teaching staff.
This is a pathway course to the Bachelor of Business in Hotel Management. Diploma graduates receive up to eight units of credit towards this Bachelor degree.
Graduates are also well suited to entry-level supervisory positions in the hotel, leisure, tourism and hospitality sectors.
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