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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

Keen on a career that can take you around the world with the possibility of always learning something new? Take the first step with this innovative course.

Offered in partnership with The Hotel School, our unique partnership with Mulpha Australia, this degree will provide core business knowledge in marketing, finance, and human resources management, along with specialist industry skills in service design and innovation, accommodation operations, food and beverage management, asset protection and security.

Graduates undertake a variety of professional positions in the hotels, hospitality and service management sector in Australia and overseas. These include management positions in hotels and resorts, human resources, marketing, front office, food services, food and beverage, events and conferences.

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.

Course Learning Outcome

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 compulsory 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. 
 
Students are responsible for securing their internship placement and are given extensive assistance in interview and application procedures, access to a database of potential employers and roles and ongoing support from the dedicated Work Integrated Learning team.

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
Brisbane - The Hotel School Session 1, Session 2, Session 3, Term 1 N/A N/A
Melbourne - The Hotel School Session 1, Session 2, Session 3, Term 1 N/A N/A
Sydney - The Hotel School Session 1, Session 2, Session 3, Term 1 N/A N/A

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 Bachelor of Business in Hotel Management must complete the interview process prior to entry into the course.

Course requirements

To be eligible to receive the Bachelor of Business in Hotel Management, students must complete the equivalent of 24 units (288 credit points), comprising:
  • 21 core units (252 credit points), and
  • 3 equivalent elective units (36 credit points).
Exit Awards
 
Students may be eligible to exit with an Associate Degree of Business in Hotel Management after completing the equivalent of 16 units (192 credit points), comprising 16 core units.
 
Students may be eligible to exit with the Diploma of Business Administration after completing the equivalent of 8 units (96 credit points) comprising 8 core units.

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 units in the following order to satisfy the Requirements of the Award

First Year

HOTL1006 Organisational Communications
Session1,2,3
Location Domestic International
Brisbane - The Hotel School
Session1,2,3
Session1,2,3
Hayman Island - Hotel School
Session1,2,3
Session1,2,3
Melbourne - The Hotel School
Session1,2,3
Session1,2,3
Online
Session1,2,3
Session1,2,3
Sydney - The Hotel School
Session1,2,3
Session1,2,3
HOSP1001 Introduction to Professional Practice
Session1,2,3
Location Domestic International
Brisbane - The Hotel School
Session1,2,3
Session1,2,3
Hayman Island - Hotel School
Session1,2,3
Session1,2,3
Melbourne - The Hotel School
Session1,2,3
Session1,2,3
Sydney - The Hotel School
Session1,2,3
Session1,2,3
Anti-requisites BUSN2001 - Professional Development for the Workplace
TOUR1001 Tourism Theories and Practices
Session2,3
Location Domestic International
Brisbane - The Hotel School
Session2,3
Session2,3
Hayman Island - Hotel School
Session2
Session2
Melbourne - The Hotel School
Session2,3
Session2,3
Online
Session2,3
Session2,3
Sydney - The Hotel School
Session2,3
Session2,3
Anti-requisites MNG10225 Introduction to Convention and Event Tourism
HOTL1003 Managing Organisations (THS)
Session1
Location Domestic International
Brisbane - The Hotel School
Session1
Session1
Melbourne - The Hotel School
Session1
Session1
Sydney - The Hotel School
Session1
Session1
Anti-requisites MNG00111 - Fundamentals of Management OR MGMT1001 - Managing Organisations
HOTL1001 Hospitality Services Management
Session2,3
Location Domestic International
Brisbane - The Hotel School
Session2,3
Session2,3
Hayman Island - Hotel School
Session2,3
Session2,3
Melbourne - The Hotel School
Session2,3
Session2,3
Online
Session2,3
Session2,3
Sydney - The Hotel School
Session2,3
Session2,3
HOSP1002 Accommodation Operations
Session1,3
Location Domestic International
Brisbane - The Hotel School
Session1,3
Session1,3
Hayman Island - Hotel School
Session1,3
Session1,3
Melbourne - The Hotel School
Session1,3
Session1,3
Online
Session1,3
Session1,3
Sydney - The Hotel School
Session1,3
Session1,3
HOSP1003 Food and Beverage Operations
Session1,2,3
Location Domestic International
Brisbane - The Hotel School
Session1,2,3
Session1,2,3
Hayman Island - Hotel School
Session1,2,3
Session1,2,3
Melbourne - The Hotel School
Session1,2,3
Session1,2,3
Sydney - The Hotel School
Session1,2,3
Session1,2,3
HOTL1005 Marketing Principles (THS)
Session1,2,3
Location Domestic International
Brisbane - The Hotel School
Session1,2,3
Session1,2,3
Hayman Island - Hotel School
Session1,2,3
Session1,2,3
Melbourne - The Hotel School
Session1,2,3
Session1,2,3
Sydney - The Hotel School
Session1,2,3
Session1,2,3

Second Year

HOTL3004 The Human Resource Management Expert Practitioner (THS)
Session1,2,3
Location Domestic International
Brisbane - The Hotel School
Session1,2,3
Session1,2,3
Melbourne - The Hotel School
Session1,2,3
Session1,2,3
Sydney - The Hotel School
Session1,2,3
Session1,2,3
Pre-requisites HOTL1003 - Managing Organisations (THS)
HOSP2004 The Sustainable Hotel Environment
Session1,2,3
Location Domestic International
Brisbane - The Hotel School
Session1,2,3
Session1,2,3
Melbourne - The Hotel School
Session1,2,3
Session1,2,3
Sydney - The Hotel School
Session1,2,3
Session1,2,3
HOTL1004 Introduction to Business Law (THS)
Session1,3
Location Domestic International
Brisbane - The Hotel School
Session1,3
Session1,3
Melbourne - The Hotel School
Session1,3
Session1,3
Sydney - The Hotel School
Session1,3
Session1,3
HOTL1002 Accounting and Finance for Business (THS)
Session1,2,3
Location Domestic International
Brisbane - The Hotel School
Session1,2,3
Session1,2,3
Hayman Island - Hotel School
Session1,2,3
Session1,2,3
Melbourne - The Hotel School
Session1,2,3
Session1,2,3
Online
Session1,2,3
Session1,2,3
Sydney - The Hotel School
Session1,2,3
Session1,2,3
Anti-requisites ACC00150 Using Financial Information OR ACC10249 Financial Information for Decision Making OR ACCT1001 - Accounting and Finance for Business
Option Unit
Option Unit
BUSN3003 Entrepreneurship and Innovation
Session2,3
Term3,5
Location Domestic International
China - TUST N/A
Session2,3
Gold Coast
Term3,5
Term3,5
Melbourne N/A
Term3,5
Online
Term3,5
Term3,5
Papua New Guinea - IBSU Port Moresby N/A
Session2,3
Term3
Perth N/A
Term3,5
Sydney N/A
Term3,5
Enrolment information Students will be expected to have completed and passed introductory units in business and/or tourism including accounting, marketing and management from School of Business and Tourism or similar units from other discipline areas or institutions
HOTL2007 Facility and Risk Management for Hospitality Operations
Session1,2,3
Location Domestic International
Brisbane - The Hotel School
Session1,2,3
Session1,2,3
Hayman Island - Hotel School
Session1,2,3
Session1,2,3
Melbourne - The Hotel School
Session1,2,3
Session1,2,3
Sydney - The Hotel School
Session1,2,3
Session1,2,3

Third Year

HOTL3003 Research for Business and Tourism (THS)
Session1,2,3
Location Domestic International
Brisbane - The Hotel School
Session1,2,3
Session1,2,3
Melbourne - The Hotel School
Session1,3
Session1,3
Sydney - The Hotel School
Session1,3
Session1,3
Enrolment information This is an advanced unit. It is highly recommended that students take this unit after having completed an tourism or management unit.
HOTL3001 Competitive Strategy (THS)
Session1,3
Location Domestic International
Brisbane - The Hotel School
Session1,3
Session1,3
Melbourne - The Hotel School
Session1,3
Session1,3
Sydney - The Hotel School
Session1,3
Session1,3
Pre-requisites 144 Credit Points
Anti-requisites MNG00417 - Strategic Management for Tourism and Hospitality Enterprises OR BUSN3001 - Competitive Strategy
Enrolment information It is strongly recommended that you have completed the following unit prior to enrolling in this unit, or equivalent units from other schools/institutions. MNG10247 Managing Organisations or HOTL1003 - Managing Organisations (THS) You will need access to a computer and reliable internet connection.
Option Unit
ACCT2005 Hospitality and Tourism Financial Management
Session2,3
Location Domestic International
Brisbane - The Hotel School
Session2,3
Session2,3
Melbourne - The Hotel School
Session2,3
Session2,3
Sydney - The Hotel School
Session2,3
Session2,3
HOSP3001 Professional Hospitality Experience I
Session1,2,3
Note 1
Location Domestic International
Brisbane - The Hotel School
Session1,2,3
Session1,2,3
Hayman Island - Hotel School
Session1,2,3
Session1,2,3
Melbourne - The Hotel School
Session1,2,3
Session1,2,3
Sydney - The Hotel School
Session1,2,3
Session1,2,3
HOSP3002 Professional Hospitality Experience II
Session1,2,3
Note 1
Location Domestic International
Brisbane - The Hotel School
Session1,2,3
Session1,2,3
Hayman Island - Hotel School
Session1,2,3
Session1,2,3
Melbourne - The Hotel School
Session1,2,3
Session1,2,3
Sydney - The Hotel School
Session1,2,3
Session1,2,3
HOSP3003 Professional Hospitality Experience III
Session1,2,3
Note 1
Location Domestic International
Brisbane - The Hotel School
Session1,2,3
Session1,2,3
Hayman Island - Hotel School
Session1,2,3
Session1,2,3
Melbourne - The Hotel School
Session1,2,3
Session1,2,3
Sydney - The Hotel School
Session1,2,3
Session1,2,3
HOSP3004 Professional Hospitality Experience IV
Session1,2,3
Note 1
Location Domestic International
Brisbane - The Hotel School
Session1,2,3
Session1,2,3
Hayman Island - Hotel School
Session1,2,3
Session1,2,3
Melbourne - The Hotel School
Session1,2,3
Session1,2,3
Sydney - The Hotel School
Session1,2,3
Session1,2,3

Note 1:

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

Note 2:

This unit available only for Sydney and Melbourne locations.

Unit Code Unit Title Notes

Core Units
ACCT2005 Hospitality and Tourism Financial Management
HOSP1002 Accommodation Operations
HOTL1002 Accounting and Finance for Business (THS)
HOTL1006 Organisational Communications
HOTL1004 Introduction to Business Law (THS)
HOTL1005 Marketing Principles (THS)
HOTL3001 Competitive Strategy (THS)
HOTL1001 Hospitality Services Management
HOTL2007 Facility and Risk Management for Hospitality Operations
HOSP1001 Introduction to Professional Practice
HOSP3001 Professional Hospitality Experience I Note 1
HOTL3004 The Human Resource Management Expert Practitioner (THS)
HOTL1003 Managing Organisations (THS)
HOSP3002 Professional Hospitality Experience II Note 1
HOTL3003 Research for Business and Tourism (THS)
HOSP3003 Professional Hospitality Experience III Note 1
HOTL3002 Entrepreneurship and Innovation (THS)
HOSP3004 Professional Hospitality Experience IV Note 1
HOSP2004 The Sustainable Hotel Environment
TOUR1001 Tourism Theories and Practices
HOSP1003 Food and Beverage Operations

Elective Units

Unit Code Unit Title Notes
HOTL2006 Tourism and Hospitality Sales and Promotion
HOTL2005 Festival and Special Events Planning
HOTL2008 Production Management for Conventions and Events
HOSP2005 Food and Beverage Management
HOSP2006 Revenue and Yield Management for Tourism and Hospitality Note 2