Bachelor of Business in
Hotel Management
Bachelor of Business in
Hotel Management
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.
The three-year Bachelor of Business in Hotel Management focuses on hotel operational skills, management practices in
hospitality industries and the skills needed for employment in a competitive, changing, global business environment.
This Southern Cross University degree combines academic rigour with contemporary hotel practice.
An important feature of the degree is an embedded 600-hour internship program that provides industry-relevant
experience and networking opportunities.
Choose a major in either events, tourism or hospitality. This major appears on your testamur, e.g. Bachelor of Business in
Hotel Management (Events). Alternatively, you can choose from a range of elective units to tailor your studies, gaining knowledge in the areas that really interest you and that suit your current work-life journey.
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Course units
To complete your Bachelor’s course, you will need to complete:
16 core units, and
• 1 eight unit major, OR
• 8 elective units, chosen from the elective units across the three majors
Core
Year 1
• Language and Learning in your Discipline
• The Foundations of Hospitality
• Introduction to Professional Practice
• Food and Beverage Operations
• Accommodation Operations
• Business Communications
• Management Practices
• Marketing Fundamentals
Year 2
• Accounting and Finance for Hotel Operations
• Hospitality Information & Technology Systems
• Compliance and Ethics for Hotels
• Talent and Diversity
• Revenue and Yield Management for Tourism & Hospitality
• 3 units from Major / Electives
Year 3
• Business Strategies: Process and Application
• 5 units from Major / Electives
• Professional Hospitality Experience 1
• Professional Hospitality Experience 2
Majors / Electives
4 Core units for each Major
• Sustainable Business Practices
• Hospitality Services Management
• Tourism & Hospitality Sales & Promotion
• Action Research for the Hospitality Industry
PLUS 4 Units for Events Major
• Introduction to Convention and Events
• Event Operations Management
• Festival & Special Events Planning
• Convention and Exhibition Planning
PLUS 4 units for Tourism Major
• Tourism Theories & Practices
• The Cruise Industry
• Global Aviation
• Special Interest Tourism
PLUS 4 Units for Hospitality Major
• Food Services Management
• The Hospitality Entrepreneur
• Facilities and Design Planning
• Economics and Risk in Hospitality
Admission & Fees
Application Process
- Completion of Year 12 (or equivalent) or relevant work experience
- An interview with The Hotel School will form part of the admissions process.
All applicants for The Hotel School are selected on their individual merit. You may be required to attend an interview.
2024 Course Fees
Each unit is $3,068*
FEE-HELP is available to eligible students. Learn about FEE-Help
*tuition and non-tuition fees may be subject to change over the duration of a course.
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.
2024 Course Fees
Each unit is $3,983*
*tuition and non-tuition fees may be subject to change over the duration of a course.
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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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