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Bachelor of Business in Hotel Management

Bachelors Degree

Course snapshot

Domestic snapshot

  • Course abbreviation

    BBusHotelMgt

  • Course code

    3004145

  • Credit points

    288

  • Equivalent units

    24

  • Indicative Fee

    Fee paying

Overview

This full-fee paying degree, offered at The Hotel School Sydney, focuses on hotel operational skills, management practices in the hospitality industry and the skills needed for employment in a dynamic and competitive global business environment. The Hotel School Sydney is a partnership between Southern Cross University and Mulpha Australia, whose property portfolio includes the InterContinental Sydney, Hayman Island, InterContinental, Sanctuary Cove Resort, Salzburg Apartments, Marritz Alpine, and, Bimbadgen Estate.

The Hotel School Sydney is positioned in the heart of the Central Business District, with Sydney Harbour, the Opera House and Royal Botanic Gardens on its doorstep. It is also in close proximity to a range of hotels.

All applicants for The Hotel School Sydney are selected on their individual merit. While recent academic performance or professional experience is used as an indicator of ability to undertake studies at a tertiary level, applicants will also be invited to an interview as part of the final application process.

Graduate AttributeCourse Learning Outcome
Intellectual rigour

Make decisions and exercise judgement in relation to hotel operations and management

Review, critically analyse, consolidate and synthesise knowledge in hotel management

Creativity

Demonstrate creative, strategic and critical thinking with highly developed problem-solving skills

Ethical practice

Demonstrate an understanding of ethical standards and professionalism

Evaluate issues with reference to sound ethical framework/s and sustainable practices

Act with integrity and responsibility in professional practice

Knowledge of a discipline

Demonstrate substantial knowledge of hotel operations and management within both local and international contexts

Have a deep understanding of those skills relevant to working and managing in hotel settings

Lifelong learning

Demonstrate independent learning skills, reflection in practice, and information literacy skills for lifelong learning

Demonstrate initiative and judgement in planning and decision making in professional practice and/or scholarship

Communication and social skills

Communicate clearly, coherently and effectively, and be self-aware and empathetic

Demonstrate understanding of team dynamics and the ability to be effective team members

Cultural competence

Demonstrate sensitivity and respect for cultural diversity and the relationship between people in a range of professional and community contexts

Demonstrate awareness of the cultural, environmental and economic impacts of hotel management

A paid professional hospitality placement is a key feature of the course and counts as four core units of the degree. This may be completed in Australia or overseas. All students establish valuable industry experience, confidence and networks. The professional experience enables students to continue employment during their study at The Hotel School Sydney.

Studies include key operational subjects such as food and beverage, accommodation operations, and introduction to professional practice, together with introductory management subjects including finance, marketing and hospitality management. Students also develop advanced analytical, strategic, and management skills.

Location Teaching period UAC code QTAC code
Sydney - The Hotel School Session 1, Session 2, Session 3 N/A N/A

Career Outcomes

The School of Tourism and Hospitality Management is a founding member of International Centre of Excellence in Tourism and Hospitality Education (THE-ICE). This course is accredited to meet THE-ICE standards of excellence.

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

Credit for prior learning

  1. Candidates, who have successfully completed the requirements of the Diploma in Hotel Management at this University, or equivalent, may be granted advanced standing for up to eight (8) units towards the Bachelor of Business in Hotel Management.
  2. Candidates, who have successfully completed the requirements of the Associate Degree of Business in Hotel Management at this University, may be granted advanced standing for up to sixteen (16) units towards the Bachelor of Business in Hotel Management.
  3. The School Board may grant advanced standing of up to sixteen (16) units, provided that:
    1. a maximum of four (4) units are counted towards Intern Study;
    2. a maximum of twelve (12) units are counted towards units other than Intern Study;
    3. Academic Board is notified of all instances where advanced standing in excess of twelve (12) units is granted.
  4. Advanced Standing of up to eight (8) units may be granted to candidates who have completed another undergraduate award of the School of Tourism and Hospitality Management. In addition, a candidate may apply to the Head of School to substitute other units for those previously completed. Unit substitution does not reduce the number of units required to complete the course. Advanced Standing in excess of eight (8) units may be granted by the Head of School in exceptional circumstances.
     

Course requirements

  1. To be eligible for the award of the Bachelor of Business in Hotel Management degree a candidate shall successfully complete not less than twenty-four (24) units comprising:
    1. all units listed in Part A of the Schedule attached to these Rules; and
    2. three (3) units from Part B of the Schedule attached to these Rules; or
    3. three (3) other units acceptable to the Course coordinator.
  2. To be eligible for the award of Associate Degree of Business in Hotel Management degree a candidate shall successfully complete no less than sixteen (16) units from Part A of the Schedule attached to these Rules.
  3. To be eligible for the award of the Diploma in Hotel Management a candidate shall successfully complete no less than eight (8) units from Part A of the Schedule attached to these Rules.

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 Level of learning Notes
Year 1, Session 1
COM00207 -  Communication in Organisations Introductory
MNG10002 -  Introduction to Professional Practice Introductory
SCI00428 -  Food and Beverage Operations Introductory
MNG00440 -  Introduction to Tourism and Hospitality Management Introductory
Year 1, Session 2
ACC10707 -  Accounting for Business Introductory
SOY00411 -  Tourism Theories and Practices Introductory
MNG00431 -  Accommodation Operations Introductory
MKT00127 -  Tourism and Hospitality Marketing Introductory
Year 2, Session 1
MNG20001 -  Professional Hospitality Experience I Intermediate Note 1
MNG20002 -  Professional Hospitality Experience II Intermediate Note 1
MNG20003 -  Professional Hospitality Experience III Intermediate Note 1
MNG20004 -  Professional Hospitality Experience IV Intermediate Note 1
Year 2, Session 2
MNG01413 -  Human Resource and Workplace Management Intermediate
MNG20006 -  The Sustainable Hotel Environment Intermediate
MNG10723 -  Hospitality: History, Politics and Culture Advanced
MNG00441 -  Hospitality Services Management Introductory
Year 3, Session 1
MNG00415 -  Tourism and Hospitality Research and Analysis Advanced
LAW00203 -  Business Law and Ethics for Tourism and Hospitality Intermediate
ACC00207 -  Hospitality and Tourism Financial Management Advanced
1 unit from: Part B
Year 3, Session 2
MNG00417 -  Strategic Management for Tourism and Hospitality Enterprises Advanced
MNG01222 -  Facility and Risk Management for Hospitality Operations Intermediate
2 unit(s) from: Part B

Note 1:

All Internship placements must be approved by the Work Integrated Learning Coordinator prior to commencement.

Unit Code Unit Title Level of learning Notes

Part A
COM00207 Communication in Organisations Introductory
SOY00411 Tourism Theories and Practices Introductory
MKT00127 Tourism and Hospitality Marketing Introductory
MNG10723 Hospitality: History, Politics and Culture Advanced
MNG00440 Introduction to Tourism and Hospitality Management Introductory
MNG01413 Human Resource and Workplace Management Intermediate
ACC10707 Accounting and Finance for Business Introductory
MNG00441 Hospitality Services Management Introductory
MNG00415 Tourism and Hospitality Research and Analysis Advanced
LAW00203 Business Law and Ethics for Tourism and Hospitality Intermediate
MNG00417 Strategic Management for Tourism and Hospitality Enterprises Advanced
ACC00207 Hospitality and Tourism Financial Management Advanced
MNG01222 Facility and Risk Management for Hospitality Operations Intermediate
MNG20006 The Sustainable Hotel Environment Intermediate
MNG20001 Professional Hospitality Experience I Intermediate
MNG20002 Professional Hospitality Experience II Intermediate
MNG20003 Professional Hospitality Experience III Intermediate
MNG20004 Professional Hospitality Experience IV Intermediate
MNG00431 Accommodation Operations Introductory
SCI00428 Food and Beverage Operations Introductory
MNG10002 Introduction to Professional Practice Introductory

Part B

Unit Code Unit Title Level of learning Notes
SOY00412 Contemporary Tourism Issues Intermediate
MNG10697 Aviation Management Advanced
SCI00419 Food and Beverage Management Intermediate
MNG00418 Managing eBusiness in Tourism and Hospitality Intermediate
MKT01420 Convention and Exhibition Planning Intermediate
MNG00421 Festival and Special Events Planning Intermediate
MNG00427 Entrepreneurship in Tourism and Hospitality Intermediate
MKT00128 Tourism and Hospitality Sales and Promotion Intermediate