Graduate Diploma in International Tourism and Hotel Management
Graduate DiplomaCourse snapshot
Domestic snapshot
-
Start Date
-
Duration
1 year full-time; 2 years part-time
-
Location
-
Placements
NA
-
ATAR
NA
-
Inherent Requirements
NA
-
Entry Requirements
-
Course abbreviation
GradDipIntTour&HotelMgt
-
Course code
1104030
-
Credit points
96
-
Equivalent units
8
-
Indicative Fee
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 Attribute | Course 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 |
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, 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 |
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
-
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:
- 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
- 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
-
To be awarded the Graduate Diploma in International Tourism and Hotel Management students must successfully complete 8 units (96 credit points) comprising:
- 1 core unit
- 7 elective 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 | |||||
MNG81001 - Management Communication | Introductory | ||||
Choose 3 units from Electives | |||||
Year 1, Session 2 | |||||
Choose 4 units from Electives |
Unit Code | Unit Title | Available | Credit points | Level of learning | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Year 1, Session 1 | |||||
MNG81001 - Management Communication | Introductory | ||||
Choose 1 unit from Electives | |||||
Year 1, Session 2 | |||||
Choose 2 units from Electives | |||||
Year 1, Session 3 | |||||
Choose 2 units from Electives | |||||
Year 2 , Session 1 | |||||
Choose 2 units from Electives |
Unit Code | Unit Title | Level of learning | Notes | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Core Units |
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
MNG81001 | Management Communication | Introductory | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Electives |
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|