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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. This course is also offered in online mode.

Southern Cross has been rated No.1 in NSW for full time employment in Tourism, Hospitality, Personal Services, Sport and Recreation (Good Universities Guide 2020).

This course is also a pathway to the Bachelor of Business in Hotel Management.

All applicants for The Hotel School 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Students complete all core units. These include:

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

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
Online Session 1, Session 2, 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 Diploma of Hotel Management must complete the interview process prior to entry into the course.

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 Notes

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

Students must complete College units in their first session of study: EDUC1001 and MATH1003
EDUC1001 Language and Learning in your Discipline
Session1,2,3
Term1,3,5
Location Domestic International
Brisbane - The Hotel School
Session1,2,3
Session1,2,3
Gold Coast
Term1,3,5
Term1,3,5
Hayman Island - Hotel School
Session1,2,3
Session1,2,3
Melbourne N/A
Term1,3,5
Melbourne - The Hotel School
Session1,2,3
Session1,2,3
Online
Session1,2,3
Term1,3,5
Term5
Papua New Guinea - IBSU Port Moresby N/A
Session1
Term1
Perth N/A
Term1,3,5
Sydney N/A
Term1,3,5
Sydney - The Hotel School
Session1,2,3
Session1,2,3
MATH1003 Quantitative Methods with Economics
Session1,2
Term1,3
Location Domestic International
Brisbane - The Hotel School
Session2
Session2
Hayman Island - Hotel School
Session2
Session2
Melbourne N/A
Term1,3
Melbourne - The Hotel School
Session2
Session2
Online
Session1,2
Term1,3
Session1
Term1,3
Papua New Guinea - IBSU Port Moresby N/A
Session1
Term3
Perth N/A
Term1,3
Sydney N/A
Term1,3
Sydney - The Hotel School
Session2
Session2
Anti-requisites Cannot be taken if already completed or enrolled in MATH1001 - Foundation Mathematics
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
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
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
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
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
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

Unit Code Unit Title Notes
EDUC1001 Language and Learning in your Discipline
MATH1003 Quantitative Methods with Economics
HOTL1006 Organisational Communications
HOTL1002 Accounting and Finance for Business (THS)
HOSP1003 Food and Beverage Operations
TOUR1001 Tourism Theories and Practices
HOTL1001 Hospitality Services Management
HOSP1002 Accommodation Operations