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Bachelor of Business in International Hospitality Management

Bachelors Degree

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Overview

Only available at MDIS, Singapore.

The Bachelor of Business in International Hospitality Management is designed to give students business and hospitality management skills to enable them to pursue a career as an industry leader at a national or international level.

Graduates will be highly qualified to meet the challenges associated with working for or operating a hospitality business. This course combines theory with practical industry-based experience and the opportunity to develop professional networks.

This course offers an optional international exchange program for second year students to study in the United States, Canada, England, Austria, the Netherlands or Hong Kong.

Graduate AttributeCourse Learning Outcome
Intellectual rigour

Make decisions and exercise judgement in relation to international hospitality management

Review, critically analyse, consolidate and synthesise knowledge in international hospitality 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 hospitality within both local and international contexts

Have a deep understanding of those skills relevant to working and managing in hospitality 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 hospitality management

An internship program, which counts as four units of the degree, provides students in their final study session with a block of practical workplace experience in a hospitality, event or tourism organisation in Australia or overseas. Students also have the option to undertake a research-based project.

There are two majors available in this course:

Gaming covers the key issues in managing gaming venues including the basic principles behind game design, utilising new technology, engaging with the community and strategically planning the future of the gaming business.

Hotels and Resorts aims to equip students with the knowledge and skills to manage and promote a hospitality organisation or operation. Students study contemporary trends in the industry, the political and cultural factors that shape the way international hospitality organisations are managed, as well as cruise ship tourism, coastal and marine tourism, hospitality sales and promotion, food and beverage management, food service operations, rooms division management, conventions and events, and entrepreneurship.

Location Teaching period Annual Fees CRICOS
Singapore - MDIS Session 1, Session 2, Session 3 N/A N/A
Uzbekistan - MDIS Tashkent Session 2 N/A N/A

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

Credit for prior learning

  1. Candidates who have successfully completed the requirements of the Associate Degree of Business in International Hospitality Management at this University, may be granted advanced standing for up to sixteen (16) units towards the Bachelor of Business in International Hospitality Management.
  2. 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; and
    2. a maximum of twelve (12) units are counted towards units other than Intern Study.
  3. 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 Bachelor of Business in International Hospitality Management a candidate shall successfully complete twenty-four (24) units (288 credit points) comprising:
    1. all units listed in Part A;
    2. all units listed in Part B; and
    3. one (1) eight-unit (8) major listed in Part C
  2. To be eligible for the Award of Associate Degree of Business in International Hospitality Management, a candidate shall have successfully completed sixteen (16) units (192 credit points) comprising:
    1. all units listed in Part A; and
    2. any eight (8) units from either Part B or Part C

International Exchange Program

Candidates permitted to participate in a one session exchange program at an approved partner university overseas shall:

  1. undertake units at the partner university which have been approved by the School Board;
  2. successfully complete four (4) units of a full time student load at the partner university in order to receive a maximum of four (4) units recorded as “Satisfied Requirements” at Southern Cross University; and
  3. abide by the rules and conditions of the partner university and the exchange agreement.

Course structure

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
MNG00440 Introduction to Tourism and Hospitality Management Introductory
ACC10707 Accounting and Finance for Business Introductory
MNG00441 Hospitality Services Management Introductory
MNG01413 Human Resource and Workplace Management Intermediate
ECO00424 Economic Analysis for Tourism and Hospitality Introductory

Part B
LAW00203 Business Law and Ethics for Tourism and Hospitality Intermediate
MNG10476 Professional Development for the Workplace Intermediate
MNG00417 Strategic Management for Tourism and Hospitality Enterprises Advanced
MNG00415 Tourism and Hospitality Research and Analysis Advanced
MKT01221 Intern Study I Advanced Note 1
MKT01222 Intern Study II Advanced Note 1
MKT01223 Intern Study III Advanced Note 1
MKT01224 Intern Study IV Advanced Note 1

Part C

Unit Code Unit Title Level of learning Notes
Core
MNG10723 Hospitality: History, Politics and Culture Advanced
Choose seven (7) from:
BUS00211 The Casino, Club and Hotel Environment Intermediate
HOS10199 Foodservice Operations Intermediate
MKT01420 Convention and Exhibition Planning Intermediate
MNG00135 Managing Rooms Division Operations Intermediate
MNG00427 Entrepreneurship in Tourism and Hospitality Intermediate
SCI00419 Food and Beverage Management Intermediate
MKT00128 Tourism and Hospitality Sales and Promotion Intermediate
MNG10291 The Cruise Business Intermediate
MNG01222 Facility and Risk Management for Hospitality Operations Intermediate
MNG10724 Coastal and Marine Tourism Intermediate
MNG00418 Managing eBusiness in Tourism and Hospitality Intermediate
EXE00221–4 Tourism and Hospitality International Exchange I–IV

Unit Code Unit Title Level of learning Notes
Core
MNG10723 Hospitality: History, Politics and Culture Advanced
BUS00211 The Casino, Club and Hotel Environment Intermediate
BUS00212 Fundamentals of Gaming Technology Management Intermediate
BUS00213 Global Gaming Impacts Intermediate
BUS00214 Gaming Management, Planning and Governance Intermediate
Choose three (3) from:
MNG20007 Wine Studies Intermediate
MNG00421 Festival and Special Events Planning Intermediate
MNG10228 Production Management for Conventions and Events Intermediate
MNG01222 Facility and Risk Management for Hospitality Operations Intermediate
MNG00427 Entrepreneurship in Tourism and Hospitality Intermediate
SCI00419 Food and Beverage Management Intermediate
MKT00128 Tourism and Hospitality Sales and Promotion Intermediate
EXE00221–4 Tourism and Hospitality International Exchange I–IV