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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 and The Hotel School Melbourne, focuses on hotel operational skills, management practices in the hospitality industry and the skills needed for employment in a competitive and changing global business environment. The Hotel Schools are 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.

Located in the heart of the Central Business District of their respective cities, The Hotel School Sydney and The Hotel School Melbourne are perfectly situated to embrace each city's hotel and hospitality industry.

All applicants for The Hotel Schools 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 six-month 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.

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
Melbourne - The Hotel School Session 1 , Session 2 , Session 3 N/A N/A
Sydney - The Hotel School Session 1 , Session 2 , Session 3 354140 054041

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.

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 (288 credit points) comprising:
    1. all units listed in Part A; and
    2. three (3) units from Part B; or
    3. three (3) other units acceptable to the Course coordinator.

Entry 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

Language 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 (288 credit points) comprising:
    1. all units listed in Part A; and
    2. three (3) units from Part B; or
    3. three (3) other units acceptable to the Course coordinator.

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
MNG10247 -  Managing Organisations Introductory
Year 1, Session 2
MNG00441 -  Hospitality Services Management Introductory
SOY00411 -  Tourism Theories and Practices Introductory
MNG00431 -  Accommodation Operations Introductory
MKT00075 -  Marketing Principles 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
MNG10714 -  The Human Resource Management Expert Practitioner Intermediate
MNG20006 -  The Sustainable Hotel Environment Intermediate
MNG10723 -  Hospitality: History, Politics and Culture Advanced
ACC10707 -  Accounting for Business Introductory
Year 3, Session 1
MNG00415 -  Tourism and Hospitality Research and Analysis Advanced
LAW00150 -  Introduction to Business Law Introductory
MNG00114 -  Competitive Strategy Advanced
1 unit from: Part B
Year 3, Session 2
ACC00207 -  Hospitality and Tourism Financial Management Advanced
MNG01222 -  Facility and Risk Management for Hospitality Operations Intermediate
2 unit(s) from: Part B

Unit Code Unit Title Available Credit points Level of learning Notes
Year 1, Session 2
MNG00441 -  Hospitality Services Management Introductory
SOY00411 -  Tourism Theories and Practices Introductory
MNG00431 -  Accommodation Operations Introductory
MKT00075 -  Marketing Principles Introductory
Year 2, Session 1
COM00207 -  Communication in Organisations Introductory
MNG10002 -  Introduction to Professional Practice Introductory
SCI00428 -  Food and Beverage Operations Introductory
MNG10247 -  Managing Organisations Introductory
Year 2, Session 2
MNG10714 -  The Human Resource Management Expert Practitioner Intermediate
MNG20006 -  The Sustainable Hotel Environment Intermediate
MNG10723 -  Hospitality: History, Politics and Culture Advanced
ACC10707 -  Accounting for Business Introductory
Year 3, Session 1
MNG20001 -  Professional Hospitality Experience I Intermediate
MNG20002 -  Professional Hospitality Experience II Intermediate
MNG20003 -  Professional Hospitality Experience III Intermediate
MNG20004 -  Professional Hospitality Experience IV Intermediate
Year 3, Session 2
MNG01222 -  Facility and Risk Management for Hospitality Operations Intermediate
ACC00207 -  Hospitality and Tourism Financial Management Advanced
1 unit from Part B
1 unit from Part B
Year 4, Session 1
MNG00114 -  Competitive Strategy Advanced
MNG00415 -  Tourism and Hospitality Research and Analysis Advanced
LAW00150 -  Introduction to Business Law Introductory
1 unit 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
MKT00075 Marketing Principles Introductory
MNG10723 Hospitality: History, Politics and Culture Advanced
MNG10247 Managing Organisations Introductory
MNG10714 The Human Resource Management Expert Practitioner Intermediate
ACC10707 Accounting and Finance for Business Introductory
MNG00441 Hospitality Services Management Introductory
MNG00415 Tourism and Hospitality Research and Analysis Advanced
LAW00150 Introduction to Business Law Introductory
MNG00114 Competitive Strategy 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 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
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
SCI00419 Food and Beverage Management Intermediate
ISY10058 Electronic Commerce Systems Intermediate
MKT01420 Convention and Exhibition Planning Intermediate
MNG00421 Festival and Special Events Planning Intermediate
MNG00314 Entrepreneurship and Innovation Advanced
MNG10697 Aviation Management Advanced
MKT00128 Tourism and Hospitality Sales and Promotion Intermediate