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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

    Commonwealth supported

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 is rated 5-stars for graduate salary in Tourism, Hospitality, Sport and Leisure (Good Universities Guide 2023).

This course is also a pathway to the Bachelor of Business in Hotel Management, providing up to eight (8) units of credit towards this course.

All applicants for the Diploma of Hotel Management 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

GA1: Intellectual rigour

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

GA2: Creativity

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

GA3: Ethical practice

Apply ethical and sustainable values and practices in hotel operations and management practices.

GA4: Knowledge of a discipline

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

GA5: Lifelong learning

demonstrate responsibility and accountability for own learning and work in hotel management.

GA6: Communication and social skills

Apply academic knowledge and skills to communicate information, concepts, and solutions, individually and/or in a team in the field of hotel management.

GA7: Cultural competence

demonstrate an awareness of diverse cultural perspectives in a range of hotel operations across the hospitality industry.

Students complete all core units. These include:

  • Accommodation Operations
  • Food and Beverage Operations
  • The Foundations of Hospitality
  • Hospitality Services Management
  • Language and Learning in your Discipline
  • Quantitative Methods with Economics
  • Business Communications
  • Accounting and Finance for Hotel Operations

Location Teaching period UAC code QTAC code
Brisbane - The Hotel School Term 1, Term 3, Term 5 N/A N/A
Melbourne - The Hotel School Term 1, Term 3, Term 5 N/A N/A
Sydney - The Hotel School Term 1, Term 3, Term 5 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.

Language 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

CategoryScore
Overall5.5
Writingminimum 5.5
Readingminimum 5.0
Speakingminimum 5.0
Listeningminimum 5.0

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 EDUC1001 in their first term of study.
EDUC1001 Language and Learning in your Discipline
Term1,3,5
12
Location Domestic International
Brisbane - The Hotel School
Term1,3,5
Term1,3,5
China - Guangxi UST N/A
Term5
Coffs Harbour
Term1,3
Term1,3
Gold Coast
Term1,3,5
Term1,3,5
Hayman Island - Hotel School
Term1,3,5
Term1,3,5
Lismore
Term1
Term1
Melbourne N/A
Term1,3,5
Melbourne - The Hotel School
Term1,3,5
Term1,3,5
Online
Term1,3,5
Term1
Papua New Guinea - IBSU Port Moresby N/A
Term1
Perth N/A
Term1,3,5
Sydney N/A
Term1,3,5
Sydney - The Hotel School
Term1,3,5
Term1,3,5
HOTL1007 The Foundations of Hospitality
Summer Term
Term2,4
12
Location Domestic International
Brisbane - The Hotel School
Summer Term
Term2,4
Summer Term
Term2,4
Hayman Island - Hotel School
Summer Term
Term2,4
Summer Term
Term2,4
Melbourne - The Hotel School
Summer Term
Term2,4
Summer Term
Term2,4
Sydney - The Hotel School
Summer Term
Term2,4
Summer Term
Term2,4
HOSP1003 Food and Beverage Operations
Summer Term
Term2,4
12
Location Domestic International
Brisbane - The Hotel School
Summer Term
Term2,4
Summer Term
Term2,4
Hayman Island - Hotel School
Summer Term
Term2,4
Summer Term
Term2,4
Melbourne - The Hotel School
Summer Term
Term2,4
Summer Term
Term2,4
Sydney - The Hotel School
Summer Term
Term2,4
Summer Term
Term2,4
HOSP1002 Accommodation Operations
Term1,3,5
12
Location Domestic International
Brisbane - The Hotel School
Term1,3,5
Term1,3,5
Hayman Island - Hotel School
Term1,3,5
Term1,3,5
Melbourne - The Hotel School
Term1,3,5
Term1,3,5
Sydney - The Hotel School
Term1,3,5
Term1,3,5
MATH1003 Quantitative Methods with Economics
Term3,5
12
Location Domestic International
Brisbane - The Hotel School N/A
Term3,5
Gold Coast
Term3,5
Term3,5
Melbourne N/A
Term3,5
Melbourne - The Hotel School
Term3,5
Term3,5
Online
Term3,5
N/A
Papua New Guinea - IBSU Port Moresby N/A
Term3
Perth N/A
Term3,5
Sydney N/A
Term3,5
Sydney - The Hotel School
Term3,5
Term3,5
Anti-requisites Cannot be taken if already completed or enrolled in MATH1001 - Foundation Mathematics
HOTL1001 Hospitality Services Management
Summer Term
Term2,4
12
Location Domestic International
Brisbane - The Hotel School
Summer Term
Term2,4
Summer Term
Term2,4
Hayman Island - Hotel School
Summer Term
Term2,4
Summer Term
Term2,4
Melbourne - The Hotel School
Summer Term
Term2,4
Summer Term
Term2,4
Sydney - The Hotel School
Summer Term
Term2,4
Summer Term
Term2,4
HOTL1006 Business Communications
Term1,3,5
12
Location Domestic International
Brisbane - The Hotel School
Term1,3,5
Term1,3,5
Hayman Island - Hotel School
Term1,3,5
Term1,3,5
Melbourne - The Hotel School
Term1,3,5
Term1,3,5
Sydney - The Hotel School
Term1,3,5
Term1,3,5
HOTL1002 Accounting and Finance for Hotel Operations
Term1,3,5
12
Location Domestic International
Brisbane - The Hotel School
Term1,3,5
Term1,3,5
Hayman Island - Hotel School
Term1,3,5
Term1,3,5
Melbourne - The Hotel School
Term1,3,5
Term1,3,5
Sydney - The Hotel School
Term1,3,5
Term1,3,5
Anti-requisites ACCT1001 - Accounting and Finance for Business

Unit Code Unit Title Notes
EDUC1001 Language and Learning in your Discipline
MATH1003 Quantitative Methods with Economics
HOTL1006 Business Communications
HOTL1002 Accounting and Finance for Hotel Operations
HOSP1003 Food and Beverage Operations
HOTL1007 The Foundations of Hospitality
HOTL1001 Hospitality Services Management
HOSP1002 Accommodation Operations