For over 30 years, The Hotel School has been Australia’s leading hotel management university. The Bachelor of Business in Hotel Management is a Southern Cross University degree which is the ideal starting point for anyone looking to make a career in hospitality-related businesses, focusing on management.
When you study the Bachelor of Business in Hotel Management at The Hotel School you will receive a comprehensive business degree which prepares you to excel in a global career. Thanks to our well -established connection with industry from the moment you enrol, you will immediately expand your professional network.
You will receive more than an education in the hotel industry, you will receive the foundation required to build a dynamic global career. Marketing and communications, human resources, finance and entrepreneurship are examples of some of our core subjects. Additionally, with the option to choose electives in diverse areas you have the flexibility to design a degree which suits your areas of interest.
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Course units
17 Core Units
Choose 3 Elective Units
4 Internship Units
Admission & Fees
Application Process
- Completion of Year 12 (or equivalent) or relevant work experience
- 1 on 1 interview
All applicants for The Hotel School are selected on their individual merit. You may be required to attend an interview.
2021 Course Fees
Each subject is $2,850
2022 Course Fees
Each unit is $2,950
FEE-HELP is available to eligible students. Learn about FEE-Help
Application Process
- Qualification equivalent to an Australian Year 12 with the required entry grade, or relevant work experience
- English language proficiency comparable to Academic IELTS 6.0 with no band less than 5.5.
All applicants for The Hotel School are selected on their individual merit. You may be required to attend an interview.
2021 Course Fees
Each subject is $3,450
2022 Course Fees
Each unit is $3,650
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Internships
The Hotel School offers students an opportunity to integrate theory with the practice and responsibility of the professional workplace through our internship program.
Internships are integrated into the Bachelor of Hotel Management. They are a unique part of our degrees, designed to assist in working out which career pathway is best suited to you and to add valuable experience to your career. Internships may be undertaken within Australia or internationally. Students may gain experience in any sector of tourism and hospitality and must accrue a minimum of 6 months and 600 hours practical workplace experience.
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Benefits to students
- Hands-on work in a real-world setting
- Observe and develop new skills
- Exposure to current industry practices
- Develop your communication and teamwork skills
- Secure valuable experience for your resume
- Build a network of industry contacts
Work Integrated learning
Work Integrated Learning is a way for students to develop their skills outside of the classroom while studying for the Bachelor of Business in Hotel Management. Open to undergraduate and postgraduate students, a dedicated team identifies and offers opportunities that will improve your employability and industry knowledge.
Work Integrated Learning opportunities include:
- Career Workshops
- Industry Insights in the Classroom
- Industry Insights in the Workplace
- Industry Insights - Field Trips
- Networking
- Mock Interviews
- Industry Skills Training
- Industry Skills Workshops

The Hotel School Sydney gave me the insights, skills and knowledge I needed to succeed in the industry. I started my almost 10-year tenure with the Four Seasons Hotel Group which took me from Sydney, Australia to Austin, Texas and finally to the new flagship property in Toronto, Canada, working in various roles starting as a line level employee and growing into senior management positions. - Bachelor of Business in Hotel Management, graduated 2007
Career outcomes
The Bachelor of Business in Hotel Management teaches transferable business skills with a focus on the hospitality and tourism sector, you’ll be able to seek out employment in Australia and overseas. A variety of roles await at:
- Hotels
- Cruise ships
- Cultural festivals
- Events venues
- Event organisers
- Tourism groups
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