Course summary
The Graduate Certificate in International Tourism and Hotel Management from Southern Cross University covers four units of the Master of International Tourism and Hotel Management, from topics such as employee relations, event planning and management, marketing, and tourism and hospitality management.
The Graduate Certificate in International Tourism and Hotel Management is a pathway award. Students who complete the Graduate Certificate are awarded four units of advanced standing towards the Master of International Tourism and Hotel Management.
Topics covered in the Graduate Certificate provide students with a foundational understanding of the study of tourism and hotel operational and management issues relating to planning, sustainability, and social responsibility, as well as applied business and management skills in tourism and hospitality.
Graduate Attribute | Course Learning Outcome |
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Intellectual rigour | Make informed decisions and demonstrate an understanding of theoretical concepts in relation to a range of contexts Investigate, critically analyse, synthesise complex knowledge in the field of tourism and hotel management Review and interpret theoretical propositions, methodologies, conclusions and professional decisions. |
Creativity | Apply creative, strategic and critical thinking to specialist problem-solving and be adaptive to new circumstances Generate and evaluate complex ideas and concepts at a practical level |
Ethical practice | Demonstrate substantial knowledge and understanding of ethical standards and professionalism Evaluate issues with reference to professional ethical framework/s and sustainable practices Act with integrity, responsibility and adaptability in professional practice |
Knowledge of a discipline | Contextualise substantial knowledge of recent developments in tourism and hotel management within local and international contexts Demonstrate and apply specialised theoretical knowledge and professional skills |
Lifelong learning | Utilize independent specialist learning skills, reflective practice, and a high level of information literacy skills for lifelong learning Demonstrate specialist judgement in planning and decision making Evaluate, analyse and theorise about developments that contribute to professional practice or scholarship |
Communication and social skills | Transmit complex ideas clearly, coherently and effectively Be self-aware and empathetic in professional practice Demonstrate an understanding of team dynamics and reflect on ability to be an effective member of a team and/or community of practice |
Cultural competence | Practice sensitivity and respect for cultural diversity and the relationship between people, in a range of professional and community contexts Review and analyse cultural, environmental and economic impacts |
Course overview
Course code
1004730
Course abbreviation
GradCertIntTour&HotelMgt
Credit points
48
Equivalent units
4
Domestic duration
0.5 years full-time; 1 year part-time
International duration
0.5 years full-time
Availability details
Domestic
Location | Session | UAC code | QTAC code |
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Gold Coast | 1 | N/A | N/A |
Melbourne - The Hotel School | 1 | N/A | N/A |
Sydney - The Hotel School | 1 | N/A | N/A |
Online | 1 | N/A | N/A |
Domestic fees
International
Location | Session | Annual Fees | CRICOS |
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Gold Coast | 1 | $12,440 ($3,110 per unit) | 027005F |
Melbourne - The Hotel School | 1 | $12,440 ($3,110 per unit) | 086104C |
Sydney - The Hotel School | 1 | $12,440 ($3,110 per unit) | 086104C |
Course requirements
See the University’s Rules Relating to Awards, in conjunction with the Specific Award Rules listed below.
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To be awarded the Graduate Certificate in International Tourism and Hotel Management students must successfully complete 4 units (48 credit points) comprising:
- 1 core unit
- 3 elective units
Schedule of units
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Core Units |
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MNG81001 - Management Communication | Introductory | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Electives |
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Course progressions
Students should use course progression information to select units specific to their course and enrol in these units using My Enrolment
Title | Level of learning | Note | |
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Year 1, Session 1 | |||
MNG81001 - Management Communication | Introductory | ||
Choose 3 units from Electives |
Title | Level of learning | Note | |
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Year 1, Session 1 | |||
MNG81001 - Management Communication | Introductory | ||
Choose 1 unit from Electives | |||
Year 1, Session 2 | |||
Choose 2 units from Electives |
Unit groups
Electives
Title | Level of learning | Note | |
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Select 3 (three) from the following: | |||
MKT01760 - Tourism Planning Environments | Intermediate | ||
MNG00314 - Entrepreneurship and Innovation | Advanced | ||
MKT01907 - Tourism and Hospitality Management | Introductory | ||
MKT01906 - International Tourism Systems | Introductory | ||
MKT01762 - Contemporary Hotel and Tourism Issues | Introductory |