Course summary
If you’re just looking to extend your skills or to advance your career, the Graduate Certificate in Global Hotel Leadership is an ideal way to boost your knowledge and opportunities in this fast growing industry. This course is delivered at The Hotel School, Southern Cross University's unique partnership with Mulpha Australia.
You will build upon your current business and hospitality experience and learn to work at a higher level of management, with a global focus. This course is also a pathway to the Master of Business in Global Hotel Leadership.
Southern Cross University was rated in the world's top 50 universities in tourism and hospitality management by the 2019 Academic Ranking of World Universities.
Graduates enjoy excellent prospects – 95 per cent are employed before or shortly after graduation (The Hotel School 2018 Graduate Outcomes Survey).
You will study introductory management and leadership units that relate to the global hotel industry.
Graduate Attribute | Course Learning Outcome |
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Intellectual rigour | Apply critical thinking and intellectual independence to investigate problems in a contemporary hotel context. Investigate, critically analyse, interpret knowledge in the field of hotel and hospitality leadership |
Creativity | Apply creative thinking to solve problems that require adapting to new situations and changing circumstances. Generate ideas and concepts relating to hotel business operations |
Ethical practice | Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of ethical standards and professionalism that apply in a hotel industry context Apply professional ethical frameworks and sustainable practices to hotel organisations |
Knowledge of a discipline | Contextualise knowledge of recent developments in the global hotel context Demonstrate integrated theoretical knowledge in the study of hotel leadership and management and apply these principles in professional contexts |
Lifelong learning | Reflect on and regulate learning and research, with personal autonomy and accountability, using well-developed information literacy skills. Demonstrate judgement in planning and decision making |
Communication and social skills | Develop and communicate ideas clearly, coherently and effectively to others in the field and to broader audiences Demonstrate self-awareness and apply empathy in professional practice. Demonstrate an understanding of team dynamics and reflect and improve on becoming 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 Be aware of importance of culture and diversity within the global hotel industry |
Course overview
Course code
1008460
Course abbreviation
GradCertBusGHL
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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Brisbane - The Hotel School | 1 | N/A | N/A |
Melbourne - The Hotel School | 1 | N/A | N/A |
Sydney - The Hotel School | 1 | N/A | N/A |
Online | 2 | N/A | N/A |
Domestic fees
International
Location | Session | Annual Fees | CRICOS |
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Brisbane - The Hotel School | 1 | $13,200 ($3,300 per unit) | 0101395 |
Melbourne - The Hotel School | 1 | $13,200 ($3,300 per unit) | 0101395 |
Sydney - The Hotel School | 1 | $13,200 ($3,300 per unit) | 0101395 |
Online | 2 | N/A | N/A |
Course requirements
See the University’s Rules Relating to Awards, in conjunction with the Specific Award Rules listed below.
To be eligible to receive the Graduate Certificate of Business in Global Hotel Leadership students must successfully complete the equivalent of 4 units (48 credit points) comprising:
- 3 core units (36 credit points); and
- 1 elective unit (12 credit points)
Schedule of units
Title | Level of learning | Note | |
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Core Units |
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COMM5001 - Advanced Communication | Introductory | ||
HOTL5001 - The Global Hotel Landscape | Introductory | ||
HOTL5002 - The Global Hotel Leader | Introductory | ||
Elective Units |
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Select one (1) unit from the following: | |||
HOTL5003 - Hotel Property and Operations | Introductory | ||
HOTL6002 - Creating the Hotel Customer | Intermediate |