Graduate Certificate in International Tourism and Hotel Management
This is the first part of a Master of International Tourism and Hotel Management. You will build upon your current business and hospitality experience and learn to work at a higher level of management on a global scale.
If you’re just looking for a short term boost in your skills or to advance your career, the Graduate Certificate in International Tourism and Hotel Management, a Southern Cross University degree, is an ideal way to boost your knowledge without committing to the full master’s degree.
In the Graduate Certificate in International Tourism and Hotel Management, you will begin to learn about how management in tourism, hospitality and hotel sectors operate at a global level.
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Course summary
Course units
Core Unit
Choose 3 Elective Units
Admission & Fees
Application Process
- Completion of Australian bachelor degree or equivalent
All applications for the hotel School are selected on their individual merit. You may be required to attend an interview.
2018 Course Fees
Each subject is $2,635
2019 Course Fees
Each subject is $2,800
FEE-HELP is available to eligible students. Learn about FEE-Help
Application Process
- Completion of Australian bachelor degree or equivalent
- English language 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.
2018 Course Fees
Each subject is $3,110
2019 Course Fees
Each subject is $3,250
*Tuition fees are in Australian dollars, are correct as of January 2018, and are subject to change. The annual tuition fee is based on completing 8 units per year. International Students are required to pay Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) for the duration of their visa in advance. In addition, students will be charged an annual Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF), and students may also be required to incur an indicative non-tuition fee of $1,500 to cover textbooks, stationery, internships or placements
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Work Integrated learning
Work Integrated Learning is a way for students to develop their skills outside of the classroom and internships while studying for the Graduate Certificate in International Tourism and 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:
- Hayman Island Taster field trip
- Singapore field trip
- Winery/brewery/stadium tour
- Leadership speaker series
- Manager-for-a-Day experience
- Skills2Work Food and Beverage course
- Mock interview experience
- Responsible Service of Alcohol course
- Barista course

The atmosphere at The Hotel School in Australia was always professional and friendly, and many fellow students have become friends who I am still in contact with. Having started my education at a Swiss Hotel School, then coming to The Hotel School I found the teachers committed, the subjects interesting and the balance of study to work a great balance - Bachelor of Business in Hotel Management, graduated 2001
Career outcomes
The Graduate Certificate in International Tourism and Hotel Management course is designed to build upon existing qualifications and work experience, you will grow your skills to operate at a global level with a firm awareness of the opportunities of the wider tourism, hospitality and hotel sectors. A variety of higher management roles await at:
- Hotels
- Hotel ownership groups
- Cruise ships
- Cultural festivals
- Events venues
- Event organisers
- Tourism groups
- Government agencies
- Hospitality groups
- Entrepreneurial opportunities
Carol Nazha 's Story
In 2011, Carol graduated from Bachelor of Business in Hotel Management and now is Talent and Culture Officer at Meriton Serviced Apartments Sydney
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