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Graduate Diploma in International Tourism and Hotel Management

Graduate Diploma

Course snapshot

Domestic snapshot

  • Course abbreviation

    GradDipIntTour&HotelMgt

  • Course code

    1104030

  • Credit points

    96

  • Equivalent units

    8

  • Indicative Fee

    Fee paying

Overview

The Graduate Diploma in International Tourism and Hotel Management is designed for students who wish to gain a higher degree, helping them to secure senior management employment in their chosen career direction. It equips graduates with advanced business acumen, management skills and specialised industry knowledge, considered essential for managerial level graduates.

A flexible course structure allows students to tailor their course of study to meet their individual needs and career aspirations.

The Graduate Diploma in International Tourism and Hotel Management is a pathway award. Students who complete the Graduate Diploma are awarded eight units of advanced standing towards the Master of International Tourism and Hotel Management.

Graduate AttributeCourse Learning Outcome
Intellectual rigour

Make informed decisions and demonstrate an understanding of theoretical concepts in relation to a range of contexts

Investigate, critically analyse, synthesise complex knowledge in the field of tourism and hotel management

Review and interpret theoretical propositions, methodologies, conclusions and professional decisions

Creativity

Apply creative, strategic and critical thinking to specialist problem-solving and be adaptive to new circumstances

Generate and evaluate complex ideas and concepts at a practical level

Ethical practice

Demonstrate substantial knowledge and understanding of ethical standards and professionalism

Evaluate issues with reference to professional ethical framework/s and sustainable practices

Act with integrity, responsibility and adaptability in professional practice

Knowledge of a discipline

Contextualise substantial knowledge of recent developments in tourism and hotel management within local and international contexts

Demonstrate and apply specialised theoretical knowledge and professional skills

Lifelong learning

Utilize independent specialist learning skills, reflective practice, and a high level of information literacy skills for lifelong learning

Demonstrate specialist judgement in planning and decision making

Evaluate, analyse and theorise about developments that contribute to professional practice or scholarship

Communication and social skills

Transmit complex ideas clearly, coherently and effectively

Be self-aware and empathetic in professional practice

Demonstrate an understanding of team dynamics and reflect on ability to be an effective member of a team and/or community of practice.

Cultural competence

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

Review and analyse cultural, environmental and economic impacts

Students may choose to undertake a 300-hour internship (equivalent to two units) in either a paid or volunteer role. This practical experience, combined with theoretical understanding, enhances the learning experience for students who have a professional and personal interest in this high growth area.

Students are responsible for securing their internship placement and are given extensive assistance in interview and application procedures, access to an extensive database of potential employers and roles and ongoing support from the dedicated Work Integrated Learning team.

The Graduate Diploma in International Tourism and Hotel Management is a pathway to the Master of International Tourism and Hotel Management and covers eight units, including topics such as employee relations, event planning and management, financial analysis, gaming operations and management, destination marketing, tourism planning and environmental management, tourism information technology and tourism and hospitality management. There is also an optional work placement (internship) component.

Location Teaching period UAC code QTAC code
Gold Coast Session 1, Session 2, Session 3 N/A N/A
Melbourne - The Hotel School Session 1, Session 2, Session 3 N/A N/A
New Zealand - MIT Session 2, Session 3 N/A N/A
Sydney - The Hotel School Session 1, Session 2, Session 3 N/A N/A
Online Session 1, Session 2, 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.

Entry requirements

  1. Applicants for admission to candidature in the Graduate Diploma in International Tourism and Hotel Management may be selected where one or more of the following has been satisfied:
    1. can demonstrate academic or professional standing considered by the School Board to be equivalent to the requirements of Rule 2 Section 3 of the University's Rules Relating to Awards; or
    2. have completed the Graduate Certificate in International Tourism and Hotel Management or equivalent qualification.

Credit for prior learning

Candidates for the Graduate Diploma of Tourism and Hotel Management may be granted advanced standing on the basis of relevant work experience or professional qualifications obtained through formal, non-formal or informal learning.

Course requirements

  1. To be eligible for the award of Graduate Diploma in International Tourism and Hotel Management a candidate shall successfully complete not less than eight (8) units (96 credit points) comprising:
    1. five (5) units (excluding MNG93003) listed in Part A; and
    2. three (3) units from Part B

Course structure

Unit Code Unit Title Level of learning Notes

Part A

MKT01907 Tourism and Hospitality Management Introductory
ACC00724 Accounting for Managers Introductory
MKT00720 Marketing Intermediate
MKT01906 International Tourism Systems Introductory
MNG03217 The Positive Leader Introductory
BUS00913 Business Research Methods Advanced
MNG93003 Industry Research Project Advanced Note 1

Part B

Unit Code Unit Title Level of learning Notes
MNG00501 Contemporary Gaming Operations Introductory Note 3
MNG00503 Strategic Issues in Gaming Management Introductory Note 3
MNG00272 Business Events Management Intermediate
MNG00273 Events Management Intermediate
MNG00912 Environmental Management for Hotels and Attractions Introductory
MKT01909 Service Management for Tourism and Hospitality Introductory
MKT01760 Tourism Planning Environments Intermediate
MKT01762 Contemporary Hotel and Tourism Issues Introductory
ISY00244 Information and Communication Technology for Tourism Introductory
MNG03236 Business Professional Development Introductory
MNG03237 Tourism and Hotel Internship Advanced Note 1, Note 2