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Associate Degree of International Hotel and Tourism Management

Associate Degree

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Overview

The Associate Degree of International Hotel and Tourism Management is a one-of-a-kind course, combining a rigorous academic curriculum with an integrated learning experience. 

You will develop practical knowledge in both front and back-of-house through units of study in food and beverage operations, accommodations, operations, and finance.

A 600-hour professional placement is a key feature of this course.

On completion of the Associate Degree of International Hotel and Tourism Management, you will be eligible for entry into the Bachelor of Business in Hotel Management at The Hotel School with two years of credit.

Course Learning Outcome

GA1: Intellectual rigour

CLO1: Reflect on, critically analyse, and judge their own professional conduct and performance in tourism/hospitality/events settings that are dynamic and analyse their consequent impacts; describe, analyse, and prioritise theoretical areas to improve their own professional conduct and performance within clearly defined parameters.

CLO2: Numeracy + Data Literacy - Interpret, analyse and explain operating data and financial reports; conceptualise, model, and visualise business problems via digital tools; and make data-driven recommendations and decisions for the short term.

CLO3: Business Acumen - Make commercially astute recommendations and decisions and recognise and pursue internal commercial opportunities.

GA2: Creativity

CLO1: Personal Disposition - Reflect on, critically analyse, and judge their own professional conduct and performance in tourism/hospitality/events settings that are dynamic and analyse their consequent impacts; describe, analyse, and prioritise theoretical areas to improve their own professional conduct and performance within clearly defined parameters.

CLO6: Entrepreneurship - Take calculated risks to achieve results within very well defined environments in response to clearly identified challenges.

GA3: Ethical practice

CLO1: Personal Disposition - Reflect on, critically analyse, and judge their own professional conduct and performance in tourism/hospitality/events settings that are dynamic and analyse their consequent impacts; describe, analyse, and prioritise theoretical areas to improve their own professional conduct and performance within clearly defined parameters.

CLO3: Business Acumen - Make commercially astute recommendations and decisions and recognise and pursue internal commercial opportunities.

CLO5: Leadership - Strive for personal and professional development and encourage others to perform at high levels, seek challenges and solve problems, and create and pursue opportunities within very well defined environments in response to clearly defined challenges.

CLO7: Global Citizenship - Demonstrate and apply well delineated discipline specific knowledge and skills with an emerging global perspective.

GA4: Knowledge of a discipline

CLO2: Numeracy + Data Literacy - Interpret, analyse and explain operating data and financial reports; conceptualise, model, and visualise business problems via digital tools; and make data-driven recommendations and decisions for the short term.

CLO3: Business Acumen - Make commercially astute recommendations and decisions and recognise and pursue internal commercial opportunities.

CLO6: Entrepreneurship - Take calculated risks to achieve results within very well defined environments in response to clearly identified challenges.

GA5: Lifelong learning

CLO1: Personal Disposition - Reflect on, critically analyse, and judge their own professional conduct and performance in tourism/hospitality/events settings that are dynamic and analyse their consequent impacts; describe, analyse, and prioritise theoretical areas to improve their own professional conduct and performance within clearly defined parameters.

GA6: Communication and social skills

CLO4: Interpersonal Skills - Use appropriate communication approaches for various audiences, including guests, fellow staff members, and superiors) and develop and apply functional solutions for contexts that are straightforward, but dynamic and ambiguous (e.g. dealing with difficult guests).

CLO5: Leadership - Strive for personal and professional development and encourage others to perform at high levels, seek challenges and solve problems, and create and pursue opportunities within very well defined environments in response to clearly defined challenges.

CLO7: Global Citizenship - Demonstrate and apply well delineated discipline specific knowledge and skills with an emerging global perspective.

GA7: Cultural competence

CLO1: Personal Disposition - Reflect on, critically analyse, and judge their own professional conduct and performance in tourism/hospitality/events settings that are dynamic and analyse their consequent impacts; describe, analyse, and prioritise theoretical areas to improve their own professional conduct and performance within clearly defined parameters.

CLO5: Leadership - Strive for personal and professional development and encourage others to perform at high levels, seek challenges and solve problems, and create and pursue opportunities within very well defined environments in response to clearly defined challenges

CLO7: Global Citizenship -Demonstrate and apply well delineated discipline specific knowledge and skills with an emerging global perspective.

A 600-hour professional hospitality placement is a key feature of the course.

Location Teaching period Annual Fees CRICOS
Brisbane Term 1, Term 3, Term 5 $27,000 ($3,375 per unit) 104631D
Melbourne Term 1, Term 3, Term 5 $27,000 ($3,375 per unit) 104631D
Perth Term 1, Term 3, Term 5 $27,000 ($3,375 per unit) 104631D
Sydney Term 1, Term 3, Term 5 $27,000 ($3,375 per unit) 104631D

Tuition fees are in Australian dollars, and are subject to change, including annual increases over the duration of a course. Annual tuition fee is based on completing 8 units per year. In addition, students are required to pay OSHC for the duration of their visa in advance. Non-tuition fee covers textbooks, stationery and excursions.

Requirements

We encourage you to apply for the courses you most want to study. If you are not eligible to enter your chosen course right now, our team will work with you to find the best pathway option.

Before applying, make sure you double check all entry requirements, gather required documentation and review the University’s Rules Relating to Awards, noting any specifics listed below.

Entry requirements

Domestic students wishing to enter the Associate Degree of International Hotel and Tourism Management must complete an interview prior to entry into the course.

Language requirements

English language requirements apply to International applicants and other applicants whose previous study was undertaken in a language other than English. The minimum English language requirements for such applicants for entry to this course are as follows

CategoryScore
Overall Score6.0
Reading5.5
Writing5.5
Listening5.5
Speaking5.5

Course requirements

To be eligible to receive the Associate Degree of International Hotel and Tourism Management, students must complete the equivalent of 16 units (192 credit points) comprising:

  • 16 core units (192 credit points)

Exit Award

Students may be eligible to exit with the Diploma of Hotel Management after completing the equivalent of any 8 core units (96 credit points).

Course structure

Your course progression is in the recommended order you should complete your course in. It is important that you follow this to ensure you meet the course requirements. For further assistance see How to Enrol in Units using My Enrolment.

Students should use course progression information to select units specific to their course and enrol in these units using My Enrolment.

Unit Code Unit Title Available Credit points Notes

Complete the following units to satisfy the Requirements of the Award

First Year

EDUC1001 Language and Learning in Your Discipline
Term1,3,5
12
Location Domestic International
Brisbane
Term1,3,5
Term1,3,5
China - Guangxi UST N/A
Term5
Coffs Harbour
Term1,3
Term1,3
Gold Coast
Term1,3,5
Term1,3,5
Lismore
Term1
Term1
Melbourne
Term1,3,5
Term1,3,5
Online
Term1,3,5
Term1,3,5
Papua New Guinea - IBSU Port Moresby N/A
Term1,3
Perth
Term1,3,5
Term1,3,5
Sydney
Term1,3,5
Term1,3,5
HOSP1001 Building your Brand and Employability
Term1,3,5
12
Location Domestic International
Brisbane
Term1,3,5
Term1,3,5
Melbourne
Term1,3,5
Term1,3,5
Online
Term1,3,5
Term1,3,5
Perth
Term1,3,5
Term1,3,5
Sydney
Term1,3,5
Term1,3,5
Anti-requisites BUSN2001 - Professional Development for the Workplace
HOTL1007 Introduction to Hospitality and Tourism
Summer Term
Term2,4
12
Location Domestic International
Brisbane
Summer Term
Term2,4
Summer Term
Term2,4
Melbourne
Summer Term
Term2,4
Summer Term
Term2,4
Online
Term4
Term4
Perth
Summer Term
Term2,4
Summer Term
Term2,4
Sydney
Summer Term
Term2,4
Summer Term
Term2,4
HOSP1003 Food and Beverage Operations
Summer Term
Term2,4
12
Location Domestic International
Brisbane
Summer Term
Term2,4
Summer Term
Term2,4
Melbourne
Summer Term
Term2,4
Summer Term
Term2,4
Online
Summer Term
Term2,4
Summer Term
Term2,4
Perth
Summer Term
Term2,4
Summer Term
Term2,4
Sydney
Summer Term
Term2,4
Summer Term
Term2,4
HOSP1002 Accommodation Operations
Term1,3,5
12
Location Domestic International
Brisbane
Term1,3,5
Term1,3,5
Melbourne
Term1,3,5
Term1,3,5
Online
Term1,3,5
Term1,3,5
Perth
Term1,3,5
Term1,3,5
Sydney
Term1,3,5
Term1,3,5
COMM1004 A Culture of Enquiry
Term1,3,5
12
Location Domestic International
Brisbane
Term1,3,5
Term1,3,5
Gold Coast
Term1,3,5
Term1,3,5
Melbourne
Term1,3,5
Term1,3,5
Online
Term1,3,5
Term1,3,5
Papua New Guinea - IBSU Port Moresby N/A
Term3,5
Perth
Term1,3,5
Term1,3,5
Sydney
Term1,3,5
Term1,3,5
HOTL1001 Hospitality Services Management
Summer Term
Term2,4
12
Location Domestic International
Brisbane
Summer Term
Term2,4
Summer Term
Term2,4
Melbourne
Summer Term
Term2,4
Summer Term
Term2,4
Online
Summer Term
Term2,4
Summer Term
Term2,4
Perth
Summer Term
Term2,4
Summer Term
Term2,4
Sydney
Summer Term
Term2,4
Summer Term
Term2,4
HOSP3001 Professional Hospitality Experience I
Dual Term1,2,3,4
Term2,5
12
Location Domestic International
Brisbane
Dual Term1,2,3,4
Term2,5
Dual Term1,2,3,4
Term2,5
Melbourne
Dual Term1,2,3,4
Term2,5
Dual Term1,2,3,4
Term2,5
Online
Dual Term1,2,3,4
Term2,5
Dual Term1,2,3,4
Term2,5
Perth
Dual Term1,2,3,4
Term2,5
Dual Term1,2,3,4
Term2,5
Sydney
Dual Term1,2,3,4
Term2,5
Dual Term1,2,3,4
Term2,5
Pre-requisites Must successfully complete HOSP1001 - Building your Brand and Employability

Second Year

HOTL2012 Event Management Essentials
Term1,3,5
12
Location Domestic International
Brisbane
Term1,3,5
Term1,3,5
Melbourne
Term1,3,5
Term1,3,5
Online
Term1,3,5
Term1,3,5
Perth
Term1,3,5
Term1,3,5
Sydney
Term1,3,5
Term1,3,5
HOTL1002 Hotel Finance Essentials
Term1,3,5
12
Location Domestic International
Brisbane
Term1,3,5
Term1,3,5
Melbourne
Term1,3,5
Term1,3,5
Perth
Term1,3,5
Term1,3,5
Sydney
Term1,3,5
Term1,3,5
Anti-requisites ACCT1001 - Financial Literacy for Business
HOTL1003 Management Practices
Summer Term
Term2,4
12
Location Domestic International
Brisbane
Summer Term
Term2,4
Summer Term
Term2,4
Melbourne
Summer Term
Term2,4
Summer Term
Term2,4
Perth
Summer Term
Term2,4
Summer Term
Term2,4
Sydney
Summer Term
Term2,4
Summer Term
Term2,4
Anti-requisites MGMT1001 - Managing Organisations
HOTL3004 Talent and Diversity
Summer Term
Term2,4
12
Location Domestic International
Brisbane
Summer Term
Term2,4
Summer Term
Term2,4
Melbourne
Summer Term
Term2,4
Summer Term
Term2,4
Perth
Summer Term
Term2,4
Summer Term
Term2,4
Sydney
Summer Term
Term2,4
Summer Term
Term2,4
TOUR1001 Tourism Theories and Practices
Term1,3,5
12
Location Domestic International
Brisbane
Term1,3,5
Term1,3,5
Melbourne
Term1,3,5
Term1,3,5
Online
Term1,3,5
Term1,3,5
Perth
Term1,3,5
Term1,3,5
Sydney
Term1,3,5
Term1,3,5
Anti-requisites MNG10225 Introduction to Convention and Event Tourism
HOTL1005 Marketing Fundamentals
Term1,3,5
12
Location Domestic International
Brisbane
Term1,3,5
Term1,3,5
Melbourne
Term1,3,5
Term1,3,5
Online
Term1,3,5
Term1,3,5
Perth
Term1,3,5
Term1,3,5
Sydney
Term1,3,5
Term1,3,5
HOTL3006 AI and Digital Technologies in Hospitality
Summer Term
Term2,4
12
Location Domestic International
Brisbane
Summer Term
Term2,4
Summer Term
Term2,4
Melbourne
Summer Term
Term2,4
Summer Term
Term2,4
Perth
Summer Term
Term2,4
Summer Term
Term2,4
Sydney
Summer Term
Term2,4
Summer Term
Term2,4
HOSP3002 Professional Hospitality Experience II
Dual Term1,2,3,4
Term2,5
12
Location Domestic International
Brisbane
Dual Term1,2,3,4
Term2,5
Dual Term1,2,3,4
Term2,5
Melbourne
Dual Term1,2,3,4
Term2,5
Dual Term1,2,3,4
Term2,5
Online
Dual Term1,2,3,4
Term2,5
Dual Term1,2,3,4
Term2,5
Perth
Dual Term1,2,3,4
Term2,5
Dual Term1,2,3,4
Term2,5
Sydney
Dual Term1,2,3,4
Term2,5
Dual Term1,2,3,4
Term2,5
Pre-requisites Have successfully completed HOSP3001 - Professional Hospitality Experience I

Unit Code Unit Title Notes

Core Units

EDUC1001 Language and Learning in Your Discipline
HOTL1007 Introduction to Hospitality and Tourism
COMM1004 A Culture of Enquiry
HOTL1003 Management Practices
HOSP1003 Food and Beverage Operations
TOUR1001 Tourism Theories and Practices
HOTL1001 Hospitality Services Management
HOSP1002 Accommodation Operations
HOTL1002 Hotel Finance Essentials
HOTL1005 Marketing Fundamentals
HOSP1001 Building your Brand and Employability
HOSP3001 Professional Hospitality Experience I
HOSP3002 Professional Hospitality Experience II
HOTL3004 Talent and Diversity
HOTL2012 Event Management Essentials
HOTL3006 AI and Digital Technologies in Hospitality