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Diploma of Hotel Management

Diploma

Course snapshot

Domestic snapshot

  • Course abbreviation

    DipHtlMgmt

  • Course code

    2125250

  • Credit points

    96

  • Equivalent units

    8

  • Indicative Fee

    Fee paying

Overview

Love travel, people and the thought of a career that can take you all around the world? Whether you are already working in the hotel sector or looking to make a career change, this course will develop your skills and enhance your career prospects in a dynamic, global industry.

Delivered at the Hotel School, our unique partnership with Mulpha Australia, this course covers theory and practices within the industry, finance, management and communication, as well as food, beverage and accommodation operations.

Southern Cross has been rated No.1 in Australia in the Good Universities Guide 2019 for the overall experience we offer in tourism and hospitality education.

Graduates enjoy excellent employment prospects — 86% of our tourism and hospitality graduates are employed shortly after graduation (QILT 2018). This course is also a pathway to further Bachelor-level studies in tourism, hospitality, hotel or convention and event management.

Graduate AttributeCourse Learning Outcome
Intellectual rigour

exercise critical judgement and creative thinking to identify problems and contribute to their solutions in relation to hotel operations and management.

Creativity

demonstrate creative, strategic and critical thinking in relation to hotel operations and management.

Ethical practice

demonstrate an understanding of ethical standards and professionalism in hotel operations and management practices.

Knowledge of a discipline

apply theoretical and technical knowledge and skills within defined contexts in the field of hotel management.

Lifelong learning

demonstrate responsibility and accountability for independent learning, reflection, and information literacy skills in hotel management.

Communication and social skills

communicate information, concepts and solutions, individually and/or in a team, clearly and effectively.

Cultural competence

demonstrate sensitivity and respect for cultural diversity in a range of hotel operations across the hospitality industry.

Students complete all core units. These include:

  • Language and learning in your discipline
  • Quantitative methods with economics
  • Communication in organisations
  • Accounting and finance for business
  • Food and beverage operations
  • Tourism theories and practices
  • Hospitality services management
  • Accommodation operations.

Location Teaching period UAC code QTAC code
Brisbane - The Hotel School Session 3 N/A N/A
Melbourne - The Hotel School Session 3 N/A N/A
Sydney - The Hotel School Session 3 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.

Course requirements

To be eligible to receive the Diploma of Hotel Management, students must complete 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 Level of learning Notes
Year 1, Session 1
Students must complete College units in their first session of study: EDU10010 and MAT10706
EDU10010 -  Language and Learning in your Discipline Introductory
MAT10706 -  Quantitative Methods with Economics Introductory
SCI00428 -  Food and Beverage Operations Introductory
Year 1, Session 2
COM00207 -  Communication in Organisations Introductory
MNG00431 -  Accommodation Operations Introductory
ACC10707 -  Accounting and Finance for Business Introductory
Year 1, Session 3
MNG00441 -  Hospitality Services Management Introductory
SOY00411 -  Tourism Theories and Practices Introductory

Unit Code Unit Title Available Credit points Level of learning Notes
Year 1, Session 2
Students must complete College units in their first session of study: EDU10010 and MAT10706
EDU10010 -  Language and Learning in your Discipline Introductory
MAT10706 -  Quantitative Methods with Economics Introductory
SCI00428 -  Food and Beverage Operations Introductory
Year 1, Session 3
MNG00441 -  Hospitality Services Management Introductory
MNG00431 -  Accommodation Operations Introductory
SOY00411 -  Tourism Theories and Practices Introductory
Year 2, Session 1
COM00207 -  Communication in Organisations Introductory
ACC10707 -  Accounting and Finance for Business Introductory

Unit Code Unit Title Available Credit points Level of learning Notes
Year 1, Session 3
Students must complete College units in their first session of study: EDU10010 and MAT10706
EDU10010 -  Language and Learning in your Discipline Introductory
MAT10706 -  Quantitative Methods with Economics Introductory
SCI00428 -  Food and Beverage Operations Introductory
Year 2, Session 1
MNG00431 -  Accommodation Operations Introductory
ACC10707 -  Accounting and Finance for Business Introductory
COM00207 -  Communication in Organisations Introductory
Year 2, Session 2
MNG00441 -  Hospitality Services Management Introductory
SOY00411 -  Tourism Theories and Practices Introductory

Unit Code Unit Title Level of learning Notes
EDU10010 Language and Learning in your Discipline Introductory
MAT10706 Quantitative Methods with Economics Introductory
COM00207 Communication in Organisations Introductory
ACC10707 Accounting and Finance for Business Introductory
SCI00428 Food and Beverage Operations Introductory
SOY00411 Tourism Theories and Practices Introductory
MNG00441 Hospitality Services Management Introductory
MNG00431 Accommodation Operations Introductory