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Diploma of Hotel Management

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Course snapshot

Domestic snapshot

  • Start Date

    March, July, October

  • Duration

    1 year full-time; 2 years part-time

  • Location

    Brisbane - The Hotel School, Melbourne - The Hotel School, Sydney - The Hotel School

  • Placement

    No  

  • ATAR

    45

  • Inherent Requirements

    No Learn more

  • Language Requirements

    IELTS Overall Score 5.5

  • Entry Requirements

    View full entry requirements

  • Course abbreviation

    DipHtlMgmt

  • Course code

    2125250

  • Credit points

    96

  • Equivalent units

    8

  • Scholarships

    Learn more

  • Indicative fee

    Commonwealth supported

Please note, some locations may not have all intake periods available. See the full availability details for further information.

International snapshot

  • Start Date

    March, June, October

  • Duration

    1 year full-time; 2 years part-time

  • Location

    Brisbane - The Hotel School, Melbourne - The Hotel School, Sydney - The Hotel School

  • Placement

    No  

  • ATAR

    45

  • Inherent Requirements

    No Learn more

  • Language Requirements

    IELTS Overall Score 5.5

  • Entry Requirements

    View full entry requirements

  • Course abbreviation

    DipHtlMgmt

  • Course code

    2125250

  • Credit points

    96

  • Equivalent units

    8

  • Scholarships

    Learn more

  • Indicative fee

    View in availability and fee details

  • CRICOS

    View in availability

Please note, some locations may not have all intake periods available. See the full availability details for further information.

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Overview

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.

Offered at the University's Hotel School, this course covers theory and practices within the industry, finance, management and communication, as well as food, beverage and accommodation operations.

This course is also a pathway to the Bachelor of Business in Hotel Management, providing up to eight (8) units of credit towards this course.

All applicants for the Diploma of Hotel Management 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.

Alan Chu has started his new role of Hotel Culturist at Capella Sydney

“I love working with people, hearing their stories, engaging with guests and creating magical experiences for them. And I thought if I’m going to work in a hotel I want to fully immerse myself and study Hotel Management.”

Alan Chu Hotel Culturist, Capella, Sydney

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.

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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 (GA).

Course Learning Outcome

GA1: Intellectual rigour

exercise judgement to identify problems and contribute to their solutions in relation to hotel operations and management.

GA2: Creativity

Apply theoretical and technical knowledge and skills within defined contexts in the field of hotel management.

GA3: Ethical practice

Apply ethical and sustainable values and practices in hotel operations and management practices.

GA4: Knowledge of a discipline

apply theoretical and technical knowledge and skills within defined contexts in the field of hotel management.

GA5: Lifelong learning

demonstrate responsibility and accountability for own learning and work in hotel management.

GA6: Communication and social skills

Apply academic knowledge and skills to communicate information, concepts, and solutions, individually and/or in a team in the field of hotel management.

GA7: Cultural competence

demonstrate an awareness of diverse cultural perspectives in a range of hotel operations across the hospitality industry.

Students complete all core units. These include:

  • Accommodation Operations
  • Food and Beverage Operations
  • The Foundations of Hospitality
  • Hospitality Services Management
  • Language and Learning in your Discipline
  • Quantitative Methods with Economics
  • Business Communications
  • Accounting and Finance for Hotel Operations

Location Teaching period
Brisbane - The Hotel SchoolTerm  1, Term  3, Term  5
Melbourne - The Hotel SchoolTerm  1, Term  3, Term  5
Sydney - The Hotel SchoolTerm  1, Term  3, Term  5
Location Teaching period Annual Fees CRICOS
Brisbane - The Hotel SchoolTerm  1, Term  3, Term  5$32,824 ($4,103 per unit)0100351
Melbourne - The Hotel SchoolTerm  1, Term  3, Term  5$32,824 ($4,103 per unit)0100351
Sydney - The Hotel SchoolTerm  1, Term  3, Term  5$32,824 ($4,103 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.

Career Outcomes

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.

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

Domestic students wishing to enter the Diploma of Hotel Management must complete the interview process prior to entry into the course.

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

CategoryScore
Overall5.5
Writingminimum 5.5
Readingminimum 5.0
Speakingminimum 5.0
Listeningminimum 5.0

Course requirements

To be eligible to receive the Diploma of Hotel Management, students must complete 96 credit points comprising 8 core units.

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.

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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.

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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.

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Course structure

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. For further assistance see How to Enrol in Units using My Enrolment.

Students should use course progression information to select units specific to their course and enrol in these units using My Enrolment.

Accepting your offerHow to enrol in your unitsShared Majors

Current Students should select their units by checking the Handbook for the year of their enrolment as these may be different.

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Unit CodeUnit TitleAvailableCredit pointsNotes

Complete units in the following order to satisfy the Requirements of the Award

Students must complete EDUC1001 in their first term of study.
EDUC1001Language and Learning in your Discipline
Term1,3,5
12
LocationDomesticInternational
Brisbane - The Hotel School
Term1,3,5
Term1,3,5
China - Guangxi USTN/A
Term5
Coffs Harbour
Term1,3
Term1,3
Gold Coast
Term1,3,5
Term1,3,5
Lismore
Term1
Term1
MelbourneN/A
Term1,3,5
Melbourne - The Hotel School
Term1,3,5
Term1,3,5
Online
Term1,3,5
Term1,3,5
Papua New Guinea - IBSU Port MoresbyN/A
Term1
PerthN/A
Term1,3,5
SydneyN/A
Term1,3,5
Sydney - The Hotel School
Term1,3,5
Term1,3,5
HOTL1007The Foundations of Hospitality
Summer Term
Term2,4
12
LocationDomesticInternational
Brisbane - The Hotel School
Summer Term
Term2,4
Summer Term
Term2,4
Melbourne - The Hotel School
Summer Term
Term2,4
Summer Term
Term2,4
Sydney - The Hotel School
Summer Term
Term2,4
Summer Term
Term2,4
HOSP1003Food and Beverage Operations
Summer Term
Term2,4
12
LocationDomesticInternational
Brisbane - The Hotel School
Summer Term
Term2,4
Summer Term
Term2,4
Melbourne - The Hotel School
Summer Term
Term2,4
Summer Term
Term2,4
Sydney - The Hotel School
Summer Term
Term2,4
Summer Term
Term2,4
HOSP1002Accommodation Operations
Term1,3,5
12
LocationDomesticInternational
Brisbane - The Hotel School
Term1,3,5
Term1,3,5
Melbourne - The Hotel School
Term1,3,5
Term1,3,5
Sydney - The Hotel School
Term1,3,5
Term1,3,5
MATH1003Quantitative Methods with Economics
Term3,5
12
LocationDomesticInternational
Brisbane - The Hotel SchoolN/A
Term3,5
Gold Coast
Term3,5
Term3,5
MelbourneN/A
Term3,5
Melbourne - The Hotel School
Term3,5
Term3,5
Online
Term3,5
Term5
Papua New Guinea - IBSU Port MoresbyN/A
Term3
PerthN/A
Term3,5
SydneyN/A
Term3,5
Sydney - The Hotel School
Term3,5
Term3,5
Anti-requisitesCannot be taken if already completed or enrolled in MATH1001 - Foundation Mathematics
HOTL1001Hospitality Services Management
Summer Term
Term2,4
12
LocationDomesticInternational
Brisbane - The Hotel School
Summer Term
Term2,4
Summer Term
Term2,4
Melbourne - The Hotel School
Summer Term
Term2,4
Summer Term
Term2,4
Sydney - The Hotel School
Summer Term
Term2,4
Summer Term
Term2,4
HOTL1006Business Communications
Term1,3,5
12
LocationDomesticInternational
Brisbane - The Hotel School
Term1,3,5
Term1,3,5
Melbourne - The Hotel School
Term1,3,5
Term1,3,5
Sydney - The Hotel School
Term1,3,5
Term1,3,5
HOTL1002Accounting and Finance for Hotel Operations
Term1,3,5
12
LocationDomesticInternational
Brisbane - The Hotel School
Term1,3,5
Term1,3,5
Melbourne - The Hotel School
Term1,3,5
Term1,3,5
Sydney - The Hotel School
Term1,3,5
Term1,3,5
Anti-requisitesACCT1001 - Accounting and Finance for Business


Unit CodeUnit TitleNotes
EDUC1001Language and Learning in your Discipline
MATH1003Quantitative Methods with Economics
HOTL1006Business Communications
HOTL1002Accounting and Finance for Hotel Operations
HOSP1003Food and Beverage Operations
HOTL1007The Foundations of Hospitality
HOTL1001Hospitality Services Management
HOSP1002Accommodation Operations

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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.

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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 Access25, a new initiative for 2025 to deliver a quality education combined with a straightforward tuition model, ensuring every international student has equal access.

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