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Course snapshot
Domestic snapshot
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Start Date
March, July, October
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Duration
2 years full-time; 4 years part-time
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Location
Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth, Sydney
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Placement
Yes Learn more
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ATAR
N/A
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Inherent Requirements
No Learn more
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Language Requirements
IELTS Overall Score 6.0
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Entry Requirements
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Course abbreviation
AssocDegGblHtlMgmt
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Course code
2206710
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Credit points
192
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Equivalent units
16
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Scholarships
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Indicative fee
Please note, some locations may not have all intake periods available. See the full availability details for further information.
International snapshot
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Start Date
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Duration
2 years full-time
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Location
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Placement
Yes Learn more
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ATAR
N/A
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Inherent Requirements
No Learn more
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Language Requirements
IELTS Overall Score 6.0
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Entry Requirements
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Course abbreviation
AssocDegGblHtlMgmt
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Course code
2206710
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Credit points
192
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Equivalent units
16
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Scholarships
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Indicative fee
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CRICOS
Please note, some locations may not have all intake periods available. See the full availability details for further information.
Overview
Looking for a career that will take you places?
The Associate Degree of Global Hotel Management prepares you for a career in the international hospitality and tourism industry.
Delivered through The Hotel School, the course combines academic learning with practical industry experience to build the skills needed for roles in hotels, resorts and service organisations around the world.
Students develop a strong foundation in both front-of-house and back-of-house operations.
Units cover key areas including food and beverage operations, accommodation operations, marketing fundamentals, events and finance.
A distinct feature of this course is the integration of study with hands-on industry learning. Through a 600-hour professional placement, students gain practical experience in real hotel environments, developing confidence and workplace skills.
Graduates are well prepared for operation and supervisor roles across the hotel, hospitality and service management sectors in Australia and internationally.
The Associate Degree also provides a pathway into the Bachelor of Global Hotel and Tourism Management for students wishing to continue their studies.
This course is offered at The Hotel School campuses in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Perth.
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.
*Subject to University approval
“Developed in partnership with industry, the Associate Degree of Global Hotel Management opens doors for students looking for a career in the hospitality and tourism industry. It blends academic foundations with real industry experience, giving students the practical skills and confidence needed to succeed in Australia and on the world stage.”
The Southern Cross Model is a game-changer in higher education study.
Our students now engage in shorter, six-week unit structures designed around immersive and interactive learning experiences. The shorter unit structure gives students a greater sense of momentum as they achieve milestones quickly, resulting in increased student success rates, and course and teacher satisfaction. Lectures are a thing of the past - students will be engaged in active, interactive and discussion-based learning.
On-campus students experience a variety of teaching approaches including lectures, tutorials, online activities and video-linked or podcast virtual classes.
Our online study option is highly interactive and may include a combination of podcast or video-linked lectures, electronic study materials, workshops, online discussion forums and virtual classes.
The method of teaching and assessment may vary from unit to unit.
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 (GA).
| Course Learning Outcome |
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GA1: Intellectual rigour Analyse, reflect on and improve their own professional conduct and performance in dynamic global hospitality settings. Interpret operating data, conceptualise business problems and make data-driven decisions in hospitality settings. Identify and analyse commercial opportunities in hospitality settings. |
GA2: Creativity Analyse, reflect on and improve their own professional conduct and performance in dynamic global hospitality settings. Assess business risk and apply creative solutions in response to identified challenges in hospitality settings. |
GA3: Ethical practice Identify and analyse commercial opportunities in hospitality settings. Solve problems ethically and sustainably in response to clearly identified challenges in hospitality settings. Demonstrate and apply discipline specific knowledge and skills with an emerging global perspective. |
GA4: Knowledge of a discipline Interpret operating data, conceptualise business problems and make data-driven decisions in hospitality settings. Identify and analyse commercial opportunities in hospitality settings. Assess business risk and apply creative solutions in response to identified challenges in hospitality settings. |
GA5: Lifelong learning Analyse, reflect on and improve their own professional conduct and performance in dynamic global hospitality settings. |
GA6: Communication and social skills Adopt appropriate communication approaches for various audiences and develop and apply functional solutions for operational challenges in dynamic contexts. Solve problems ethically and sustainably in response to clearly identified challenges in hospitality settings. Demonstrate and apply discipline specific knowledge and skills with an emerging global perspective. |
GA7: Cultural competence Analyse, reflect on and improve their own professional conduct and performance in dynamic global hospitality settings. Solve problems ethically and sustainably in response to clearly identified challenges in hospitality settings. Demonstrate and apply discipline specific knowledge and skills with an emerging global perspective. |
A 600-hour industry placement is a key feature of this course.
The placement program immerses students in the workplace and gives them an opportunity to apply academic knowledge to real-world decision-making.
| Location | Teaching period |
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| Brisbane | Term 1, Term 3, Term 5 |
| Melbourne | Term 1, Term 3, Term 5 |
| Perth | Term 1, Term 3, Term 5 |
| Sydney | Term 1, Term 3, Term 5 |
Career Outcomes
Graduates are well prepared for operational and supervisory roles across the hotel, hospitality, tourism and service management sectors both in Australia and internationally.
The Associate Degree also offers a pathway into the Bachelor of Global Hotel and Tourism Management.
Requirements
We encourage you to apply for the courses you most want to study. If you are not eligible to enter your chosen course right now, our team will work with you to find the best pathway option.
Before applying, make sure you double check all entry requirements, gather required documentation and review the University’s Rules Relating to Awards, noting any specifics listed below.
Entry requirements
For admission to the course, applicants must have:
- Successfully completed Australian Year 12 (or equivalent) OR a minimum two years’ relevant experience within a hospitality or related industry setting; and,
- Submit and pass an online questionnaire before admission to the course. The questionnaire will assess industry fit, motivation, and appropriate course placement in a professionally oriented discipline.
Language requirements
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. Don’t meet the English language requirements? View our English language programs.
| Category | Score |
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| Overall | 6.0 |
| Listening | minimum 5.5 |
| Reading | minimum 5.5 |
| Speaking | minimum 5.5 |
| Writing | minimum 5.5 |
Course requirements
To be eligible to receive the Associate Degree of Global Hotel Management, students must complete the equivalent of 16 units (192 credit points), comprising:
- 16 core units (192 credit points)
Exit Award
Students may be eligible to exit with the Diploma of Global Hotel Management after completing the equivalent of 8 core units (96 credit points).
Other things to consider
As part of our commitment to admissions transparency, the University provides a snapshot of how students were admitted to their courses and the profile of students studying with us.
There are different pathways into an undergraduate degree.
Whether you are returning to study after some time or you have just finished school and you need some extra academic preparation before embarking on a degree, Southern Cross University offers two excellent, fee-free academic preparation programs that develop the skills you need to be successful at university.
SCU College also offers a range of one-year Diplomas that provide extra academic support as you commence university. Diplomas are a great pathway to a degree and may also prepare you for diverse paraprofessional roles.
Credit for Prior Learning, also referred to as ‘Advanced Standing’ or Recognition for Prior Learning (RPL), is the process of looking at your prior study and/or experience to assess if you can be awarded academic credit or gain entry to a course on the basis of your existing knowledge and skills.
The Early Offer program allows Year 12 students to secure a place in a Southern Cross University undergraduate degree before Year 12 results are released. It’s designed to remove some of the pressure from Year 12 and provide a pathway directly into university study that is not based solely on Year 12 results.
Course structure
Why study Hotel Management at Southern Cross University
First in Australia
Southern Cross University was the first university in Australia to offer studies in tourism.
Industry connections
Industry connections facilitate work placements both in Australia and abroad
Study in premier tourism destinations
Study at one of The Hotel School Australia campuses in the heart of Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane or Perth
Fees and Scholarships
Domestic students
You are a domestic student if you are an Australian citizen or permanent resident, New Zealand citizen, or Australian humanitarian visa holder. Your course will either be a Commonwealth Supported Place or a full fee-paying place. This is noted in the course snapshot.
Commonwealth Supported Places:
In a Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP), the Government pays some of your fees and you pay the rest as the Student Contribution Amount (SCA).
SCA is calculated per unit, not per course. Eligible students can defer the SCA through a HECS-HELP loan.
Full Fee-Paying Places:
A full fee-paying place is where you pay the full (unsubsidised) tuition fee for your course. Eligible students can defer the payment of their tuition fees through the FEE-HELP scheme (including employer-reserved places for The Hotel School courses).
Also known as SSAF, the Student Services and Amenities Fee is a compulsory fee for most students used to provide important services and amenities to students both on and off campus. It’s charged per unit, based on the unit’s credit point value. Eligible domestic students have the option of deferring this fee through the SA-HELP loan scheme. More about SSAF
Depending on your course, your costs could also include computer equipment and software, books, stationery, field trips, uniforms or other course-specific expenses such as art materials, musical equipment or travel for practicums, internships, vaccinations or industry experience.
Scholarships vary in amount, from a few hundred to several thousand dollars each year. Eligibility isn't limited to top-performing students or those facing financial challenges; there are opportunities for individuals from diverse backgrounds and with different accomplishments. This ensures that education remains accessible to all, changing lives and helping individuals achieve their goals for a brighter future.
Fees and Scholarships
International Students
If you're an international student, you can find the annual course cost in Australian dollars (AUD$) on our International Courses and Fees page or on the web page for your course under fees.
Also known as SSAF, the Student Services and Amenities Fee is a compulsory fee for most students used to provide important services and amenities to students both on and off campus. It’s charged per unit, based on the unit’s credit point value. Eligible domestic students have the option of deferring this fee through the SA-HELP loan scheme. More about SSAF
Depending on your course, your costs could also include computer equipment and software, books, stationery, field trips, uniforms or other course-specific expenses such as art materials, musical equipment or travel for practicums, internships, vaccinations or industry experience.
Southern Cross University offers a range of scholarships designed to support you while you study, available for a variety of backgrounds and achievements. Scholarships range from a few hundred dollars a year to several thousand dollars a year. Southern Cross has also introduced Access, an initiative created to deliver a quality education combined with a straightforward tuition model, ensuring every international student has equal access.
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Early offer
If you're a current year 12 student you can register for our Early Offer program. You may be eligible to receive an early offer based on your School Principal's recommendation.
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Dates for the diary
Our shorter, more focused six-week unit structure gives students a greater sense of momentum and motivation as they achieve milestones quickly. Application dates per Term are shown on each course page however refer to our key dates and teaching calendar for detail on when enrolment opens, studies commence and when grades are published. There are also Dual Term and Tri Term calendars for those who have specific subjects.
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