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Graduate Certificate of Business in Global Hotel Leadership

Graduate Certificate

Course snapshot

Domestic snapshot

  • Course abbreviation

    GradCertBusGHL

  • Course code

    1008460

  • Credit points

    48

  • Equivalent units

    4

  • Indicative Fee


Overview

If you’re just looking to extend your skills or to advance your career, the Graduate Certificate in Global Hotel Leadership is an ideal way to boost your knowledge and opportunities in this fast growing industry. This course is delivered at The Hotel School, Southern Cross University's unique partnership with Mulpha Australia.

You will build upon your current business and hospitality experience and learn to work at a higher level of management, with a global focus. This course is also a pathway to the Master of Business in Global Hotel Leadership.

Southern Cross University was rated in the world's top 50 universities in tourism and hospitality management by the 2019 Academic Ranking of World Universities.

Graduates enjoy excellent prospects – 95 per cent are employed before or shortly after graduation (The Hotel School 2018 Graduate Outcomes Survey).

Course Learning Outcome

Apply critical thinking and intellectual independence to investigate problems in a contemporary hotel context.

Investigate, critically analyse, interpret knowledge in the field of hotel and hospitality leadership

Apply creative thinking to solve problems that require adapting to new situations and changing circumstances.

Generate ideas and concepts relating to hotel business operations

Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of ethical standards and professionalism that apply in a hotel industry context

Apply professional ethical frameworks and sustainable practices to hotel organisations

Contextualise knowledge of recent developments in the global hotel context

Demonstrate integrated theoretical knowledge in the study of hotel leadership and management and apply these principles in professional contexts

Reflect on and regulate learning and research, with personal autonomy and accountability, using well-developed information literacy skills.

Demonstrate judgement in planning and decision making

Develop and communicate ideas clearly, coherently and effectively to others in the field and to broader audiences

Demonstrate self-awareness and apply empathy in professional practice.

Demonstrate an understanding of team dynamics and reflect and improve on becoming an effective member of a team and/or community of practice.

Practice sensitivity and respect for cultural diversity and the relationship between people, in a range of professional and community contexts

Be aware of importance of culture and diversity within the global hotel industry


You will study introductory management and leadership units that relate to the global hotel industry.

Location Teaching period UAC code QTAC code
Brisbane - The Hotel School Session 1 , Session 2 , Session 3 N/A N/A
Melbourne - The Hotel School Session 1 , Session 2 , Session 3 N/A N/A
Sydney - The Hotel School Session 1 , Session 2 , Session 3 N/A N/A
Online Session 2 , Session 3 N/A N/A

Career Outcomes


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 Graduate Certificate of Business in Global Hotel Leadership students must successfully complete the equivalent of 4 units (48 credit points) comprising:

  • 3 core units (36 credit points); and
  • 1 elective unit (12 credit points)

Course structure

Unit Code Unit Title Level of learning Notes
Core Units
COMM5001 Advanced Communication Introductory
HOTL5001 The Global Hotel Landscape Introductory
HOTL5002 The Global Hotel Leader Introductory
Elective Units
Select one (1) unit from the following:
HOTL5003 Hotel Property and Operations Introductory
HOTL6002 Creating the Hotel Customer Intermediate