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Course snapshot
Domestic snapshot
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Start Date
March, July, October
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Duration
0.5 years full-time; 1 year part-time
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Location
Brisbane - The Hotel School, Hayman Island - Hotel School, Melbourne - The Hotel School, Sydney - The Hotel School
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Placement
Yes Learn more
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ATAR
Not applicable
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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
GradCertBusGHL
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Course code
1008460
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Credit points
48
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Equivalent units
4
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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
February, June, October
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Duration
0.5 years full-time; 1 year part-time
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Location
Brisbane - The Hotel School, Hayman Island - Hotel School, Melbourne - The Hotel School, Sydney - The Hotel School
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Placement
Yes Learn more
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ATAR
Not applicable
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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
GradCertBusGHL
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Course code
1008460
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Credit points
48
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Equivalent units
4
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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
If you’re just looking to extend your skills or to advance your career, the Graduate Certificate in Global Hotel Leadership is an ideal way to boost your knowledge and opportunities in this fast-growing industry. This course is delivered at The Hotel School, Southern Cross University's unique partnership with Mulpha Australia.
You will build upon your current business and hospitality experience and learn to work at a higher level of management, with a global focus. This course is also a pathway to the Master of Business in Global Hotel Leadership.
Southern Cross University was rated in the world's top 200 universities in hospitality and tourism management by the 2022 Global Rankings of Academic Subjects (Shanghai Rankings).
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“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.”
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 Apply critical thinking and intellectual independence to investigate problems in a contemporary hotel context. Investigate, critically analyse, interpret knowledge in the field of hotel and hospitality leadership |
GA2: Creativity Apply creative thinking to solve problems that require adapting to new situations and changing circumstances. Generate ideas and concepts relating to hotel business operations |
GA3: Ethical practice Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of ethical standards and professionalism that apply in a hotel industry context Apply professional ethical frameworks and sustainable practices to hotel organisations |
GA4: Knowledge of a discipline Contextualise knowledge of recent developments in the global hotel context Demonstrate integrated theoretical knowledge in the study of hotel leadership and management and apply these principles in professional contexts |
GA5: Lifelong learning Reflect on and regulate learning and research, with personal autonomy and accountability, using well-developed information literacy skills. Demonstrate judgement in planning and decision making |
GA6: Communication and social skills Develop and communicate ideas clearly, coherently and effectively to others in the field and to broader audiences Demonstrate self-awareness and apply empathy in professional practice. Demonstrate an understanding of team dynamics and reflect and improve on becoming an effective member of a team and/or community of practice. |
GA7: Cultural competence 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 |
You will study introductory management and leadership units that relate to the global hotel industry.
| Location | Teaching period |
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| Brisbane - The Hotel School | Term  1, Term  3, Term  5 |
| Hayman Island - Hotel School | Term  3, Term  5 |
| Melbourne - The Hotel School | Term  1, Term  3, Term  5 |
| Sydney - The Hotel School | Term  1, Term  3, Term  5 |
| Location | Teaching period | Annual Fees | CRICOS |
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| Brisbane - The Hotel School | Term  1, Term  3, Term  5 | $13,600 ($3,400 per unit) | 0101395 |
| Hayman Island - Hotel School | Term  3, Term  5 | $13,600 ($3,400 per unit) | 0101395 |
| Melbourne - The Hotel School | Term  1, Term  3, Term  5 | $13,600 ($3,400 per unit) | 0101395 |
| Sydney - The Hotel School | Term  1, Term  3, Term  5 | $13,600 ($3,400 per unit) | 0101395 |
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
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.
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
Hayman Island - Hotel School:
To be eligible for admission to this course at the Hayman Island campus, students must successfully complete an interview process demonstrating that they have the necessary skills, experience and maturity to successfully study in this location, to the satisfaction of the Course Coordinator.
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
| Category | Score |
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| Overall Score | 6.0 |
| Reading | minimum 5.5 |
| Writing | minimum 5.5 |
| Listening | minimum 5.5 |
| Speaking | minimum 5.5 |
Course requirements
To be eligible to receive the Graduate Certificate of Business in Global Hotel Leadership students must successfully complete the equivalent of 4 units (48 credit points) comprising:
- 3 core units (36 credit points); and
- 1 elective unit (12 credit points)
Other things to consider
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.
Going straight from school to a degree is one way to start uni, but it’s not the only way.
Whether you are returning to study after some time or you just left school, Southern Cross University offer two excellent, fee-free academic preparation programs that develop the skills you need to be successful at university.
Course structure
Why Tourism at SCU
Global top 200
We're ranked in the top 200 of universities for Hospitality and Tourism Management
(Global Rankings of Academic Subjects (Shanghai Rankings) 2022)Industry connections
Industry connections facilitate work placements both in Australia and abroad
Graduate employment
93.8% of graduates are employed within four months of completing their course
(Graduates Outcomes Survey 2018-2020)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.
Southern Cross University offers a range of scholarships for undergraduate (your first degree), postgraduate, Indigenous Australian students as well as international students. There are also scholarships available to help you study overseas for a short period as an international exchange student. Scholarships range from a few hundred dollars a year to several thousand dollars a year.
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 for undergraduate (your first degree), postgraduate, Indigenous Australian students as well as international students. There are also scholarships available to help you study overseas for a short period as an international exchange student. Scholarships range from a few hundred dollars a year to several thousand dollars a year.
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Preparing to apply
- Check requirements
- Get supporting documents ready
- Choose where and when from the available options
Applications can be made directly to the University through our Application Portal.
Choose where you want to study
Brisbane - The Hotel School
Hayman Island - Hotel School
Melbourne - The Hotel School
Sydney - The Hotel School
Choose where you want to study
International students studying in Australia
Brisbane - The Hotel School
Hayman Island - Hotel School
Melbourne - The Hotel School
Sydney - The Hotel School
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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