Undertaking a Diploma is your chance to engage in a study pathway without committing yourself to a full three year degree. Whether you are a school leaver, already working in the hotel industry or looking to make a career change, this course will develop your skills and enhance your career prospects in a dynamic, global industry.

This course covers theory and practice within the industry, finance, management and communication as well as food, beverage and accommodation operations.

Eligible domestic students may access Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP) and HECS-HELP for this course.

 From 2027, this course will transition to the Diploma of Global Hotel Management. Click here to view the updated course information.

  • 1 year full-time or part time-equivalent
  • Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth and Sydney campuses
  • International students welcome
  • Start dates Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth and Sydney: March, July and October
  • 8 subjects
  • CRICOS code 0100351

Course units

 

Core Units

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

Admission & Fees

Domestic Students

Application Process

  1. Completion of Year 12 (or equivalent) or relevant work experience
  2. Completion of a 1-on-1 interview

2026 Course Fees

COMMONWEALTH SUPPORTED PLACES AVAILABLE
HECS-HELP AVAILABLE


Indicative fees:
AU$ 14,228*
Indicative student contribution amount under a Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP), available to eligible domestic students. Fees are based on 2026 rates and may be subject to change.

Government HELP loans

The Australian Government provides financial support for eligible domestic students. This includes HECS-HELP, FEE-HELP, and other loan schemes to help you defer payment of your student contribution amount. Visit studyassist.gov.au


					
				
International Students

Application Process

  1. Qualification equivalent to an Australian Year 12 with the required entry grade
  2. English language proficiency comparable to Academic IELTS 5.5 with 5.5 in writing and no other band less than 5.0

2026 Course Fees

Each unit is AU$ 3,250*
Tuition and non-tuition fees may be subject to change over the duration of your course.

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Career outcomes

Graduates suited to entry-level supervisory positions in the hotel, leisure, tourism and hospitality sectors including:

  • Human resource management
  • Food and beverage operations
  • Sales and marketing
  • Rooms division
  • Front office management

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What our students are saying

The skills and exposure learnt from a variety of subjects have helped immensely with the physical experiences and day-today operations I have come into contact with.
Edward Tremethick Bell Captain | The Westin Melbourne | Associate Degree, 2024
The Hotel School provided me with a strong fundamental understanding of hotels and at the same time, allowed me to grow my network rapidly over a short period of time.
Mathew Yong Rooms Division MIT| Four Seasons Sydney | BBHM, 2023
I loved the course structure and the size of the campus/student body as it reduced the amount of anxiety I had about starting uni and made it easier to make friends.
Sophia McArthur Sales Manager | Novotel Darling Harbour | BBHM, 2023

Got a question?

A Course Advisor is standing by to answer your questions.

1800 870 816 Call from overseas [Monday to Friday 9am-5pm AEST]