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Developed in collaboration with AccorHotels, InterContinental Hotel Group and TFE Hotel Group, the Master of Business in Global Hotel Leadership is designed for future leaders in the hotel, tourism and leisure industry with a desire to accelerate their career progression.
This course will help participants to develop an advanced level of understanding of hotel operations and the principles behind hotel asset management, service design and delivery systems, operational models and disruptive technologies.
There is also a strong focus on business management and leadership skills to meet the needs of entrepreneurs who want to operate their own business.
The course includes an optional professional internship and is delivered through the University's Hotel School, a unique partnership with Mulpha Australia.
This course is also available online –a prefect option for independent learners who are working in the industry.
Southern Cross University was rated in the world's top 75 universities in tourism and hospitality management by the 2020 Academic Ranking of World Universities.
Developed in collaboration with AccorHotels, InterContinental Hotel Group and TFE Hotel Group, the Master of Business in Global Hotel Leadership is designed for future leaders in the hotel, tourism and leisure industry with a desire to accelerate their career progression.
This course will help participants to develop an advanced level of understanding of hotel operations and the principles behind hotel asset management, service design and delivery systems, operational models and disruptive technologies.
There is also a strong focus on business management and leadership skills to meet the needs of entrepreneurs who want to operate their own business.
The course includes an optional professional internship and is delivered through the University's Hotel School, a unique partnership with Mulpha Australia.
This course is also available online –a prefect option for independent learners who are working in the industry.
Southern Cross University was rated in the world's top 75 universities in tourism and hospitality management by the 2020 Academic Ranking of World Universities.
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.
Candidates who have completed a bachelor degree in a cognate field will be granted four (4) units of advanced standing from either the core or elective units of the schedule.
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 | 6.5 |
| Listening | minimum 6.0 |
| Speaking | minimum 6.0 |
| Reading | minimum 6.0 |
| Writing | minimum 6.0 |
The course comprises a suite of core units to develop your advanced communications and leadership skills, as well as a choice of electives covering topics as diverse as supply chains, strategic operations, revenue and analytics.
Domestic students
| Location | Teaching period |
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| 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 | $27,200 ($3,400 per unit) | 0101393 |
| Melbourne - The Hotel School | Term 1, Term 3, Term 5 | $27,200 ($3,400 per unit) | 0101393 |
| Sydney - The Hotel School | Term 1, Term 3, Term 5 | $27,200 ($3,400 per unit) | 0101393 |
Applications for this course are made directly to Southern Cross University via our online application service.
To be eligible to receive the Master of Business in Global Hotel Leadership students must complete the equivalent of 16 units (192 credit points), comprising:
Exit Awards
Students may be eligible to exit with the Graduate Diploma of Business in Global Hotel Leadership after completing the equivalent of 8 units (96 credit points) comprising 3 core units and 5 elective units.
Students may be eligible to exit with the Graduate Certificate of Business in Global Hotel Leadership after completing the equivalent of 4 units (48 credit points) comprising 3 core units and 1 elective unit.
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Notes | |||
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| HOTL5001 | The Global Hotel Landscape | ||||
| HOTL5002 | The Global Hotel Leader | ||||
| HOTL5003 | Hotel Property and Operations | ||||
| HOTL5004 | Sustainable Hotel Management | ||||
| HOTL6002 | Creating the Hotel Customer | ||||
| HOTL6003 | Talent and Culture | ||||
| HOTL6004 | Disruption in Global Hospitality | ||||
| COMM5001 | Advanced Communication | ||||
| HOTL6013 | Applied Hotel Research Part A | ||||
| HOTL6014 | Applied Hotel Research Part B | ||||
Option Units | |||||
| Choose 6 units from the following: | |||||
| HOTL6006 | Advanced Hotel Property and Operations | ||||
| HOTL6007 | Innovation and Enterprise | ||||
| HOTL6008 | Leading Food and Beverage Supply Chains | ||||
| HOTL6009 | Strategic Rooms Division | ||||
| HOTL6010 | Revenue and Analytics | ||||
| HOTL5007 | Professional Industry Development | ||||
| HOTL6011 | Industry Internship A | Note 1 | |||
| HOTL6012 | Industry Internship B | Note 1 | |||
| HOTL6001 | The Hotel Asset Ecosystem | ||||
| HOTL5005 | Events: Operations and Management | ||||
| HOTL5006 | Issues in Contemporary Hospitality | ||||
Your course progression is in the recommended order you should complete your course in. It is important that you follow this to ensure you meet the course requirements. Assistance on how to enrol can be accessed here.
Students should use course progression information to select units specific to their course and enrol in these units using My Enrolment
Browse uni-wide elective units by selecting Uni-wide elective in the advanced filter of the Unit search
Browse shared majors and their units at Shared majors
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| COMM5001 | Advanced Communication | Term1,3,5 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| HOTL5001 | The Global Hotel Landscape | Term1,3,5 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| HOTL5003 | Hotel Property and Operations | Summer Term Term2,4 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| HOTL5002 | The Global Hotel Leader | Summer Term Term2,4 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| HOTL5004 | Sustainable Hotel Management | Term1,3,5 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| HOTL6002 | Creating the Hotel Customer | Term1,3,5 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| HOTL6003 | Talent and Culture | Summer Term Term2,4 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| HOTL6004 | Disruption in Global Hospitality | Term1,3,5 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| HOTL6013 | Applied Hotel Research Part A | Term1,2,3,4,5 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| HOTL6014 | Applied Hotel Research Part B | Term2,3,4,5 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| COMM5001 | Advanced Communication | Term1,3,5 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| HOTL5001 | The Global Hotel Landscape | Term1,3,5 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| HOTL5003 | Hotel Property and Operations | Summer Term Term2,4 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| HOTL5002 | The Global Hotel Leader | Summer Term Term2,4 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| HOTL5004 | Sustainable Hotel Management | Term1,3,5 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| HOTL6002 | Creating the Hotel Customer | Term1,3,5 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| HOTL6003 | Talent and Culture | Summer Term Term2,4 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| HOTL6004 | Disruption in Global Hospitality | Term1,3,5 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| HOTL5007 | Professional Industry Development | Term1,3,5 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| HOTL6013 | Applied Hotel Research Part A | Term1,2,3,4,5 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| HOTL6014 | Applied Hotel Research Part B | Term2,3,4,5 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| HOTL6011 | Industry Internship A | Summer Term Term1,2,3,4,5 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| HOTL6012 | Industry Internship B | Summer Term Term1,2,3,4,5 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| Note 1: | Double-weighted, Dual Term Unit |
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Notes | |||
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| HOTL6008 | Leading Food and Beverage Supply Chains | ||||
| HOTL6007 | Innovation and Enterprise | ||||
| HOTL6006 | Advanced Hotel Property and Operations | ||||
| HOTL6009 | Strategic Rooms Division | ||||
| HOTL5007 | Professional Industry Development | ||||
| HOTL6010 | Revenue and Analytics | ||||
| HOTL5005 | Events: Operations and Management | ||||
| HOTL6001 | The Hotel Asset Ecosystem | ||||
| HOTL5006 | Issues in Contemporary Hospitality | ||||
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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 |
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Apply critical thinking and intellectual independence in solving complex problems in a contemporary hotel context Investigate, critically analyse, synthesise and interpret complex knowledge in the field of hotel and hospitality leadership Justify and interpret theoretical propositions, methodologies, and professional decision making |
Apply creative and strategic thinking to solve complex problems and be adaptive to new circumstances Generate and evaluate complex ideas and concepts relating to hotel business operations |
Demonstrate superior knowledge and understanding of ethical standards and professionalism Evaluate and analyse issues with reference to professional ethical framework/s and sustainable practices that apply to hotel organisations Act with integrity, responsibility and adaptability in professional practice |
Contextualise advanced and integrated knowledge of recent developments in the global hotel context Demonstrate advanced and integrated theoretical knowledge in the study of hotel leadership and management Apply research principles and methods appropriate to the leading hotel businesses |
Utilize independent and self-management skills, reflective practice, and a high level of information literacy skills for lifelong learning Demonstrate expert judgement in planning and decision making Plan and execute a capstone research-based project and/or piece of scholarship |
Interpret, develop and communicate complex ideas clearly, coherently and effectively Be self-aware and empathetic in professional practice Demonstrate an understanding of team dynamics and reflect on ability to be an effective member of a team and/or community of practice |
Practice sensitivity and respect for cultural diversity and the relationship between people, in a range of professional and community contexts Be aware of importance of culture and diversity within the global hotel 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.
Work Integrated Learning and industry engagement are important aspects of this course. Students learn through ongoing activities that connect them with industry practitioners from a range of hotel and hospitality businesses.
Graduates will be able to advance their careers in a range of organisations within the business and tourism sectors including: hospitality outlets, hotels, events and conferences, cruise ships, airlines, casinos, clubs and any other business.
This course includes an optional internship. Internships are integral to our degrees, giving you the opportunity to explore your career options, as you gain valuable on-the-job experience and build your professional networks. Internships may be undertaken within Australia or internationally, in any sector of tourism and hospitality.
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