Diploma of Hotel Management
Southern Cross University
About
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 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.
Structure
| Title | Level of learning | Note |
|---|---|---|
| EDUC1001 - Language and Learning in your Discipline | Introductory | |
| MATH1003 - Quantitative Methods with Economics | Introductory | |
| COMM1001 - Communication in Organisations | Introductory | |
| ACCT1001 - Accounting and Finance for Business | Introductory | |
| HOSP1003 - Food and Beverage Operations | Introductory | |
| TOUR1001 - Tourism Theories and Practices | Introductory | |
| TOUR1002 - Hospitality Services Management | Introductory | |
| HOSP1002 - Accommodation Operations | Introductory |
Entry requirements
To be eligible to receive the Diploma of Hotel Management, students must complete 96 credit points comprising 8 core units.
Learning outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes express learning achievement in terms of what a student should know, understand and be able to do on completion of a course. These outcomes are aligned with the <a href="/staff/teaching-and-learning/graduate-attributes/">graduate attributes</a>.
| Graduate Attribute | Course Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| Intellectual rigour | exercise critical judgement and creative thinking to identify problems and contribute to their solutions in relation to hotel operations and management. |
| Creativity | demonstrate creative, strategic and critical thinking in relation to hotel operations and management. |
| Ethical practice | demonstrate an understanding of ethical standards and professionalism in hotel operations and management practices. |
| Knowledge of a discipline | apply theoretical and technical knowledge and skills within defined contexts in the field of hotel management. |
| Lifelong learning | demonstrate responsibility and accountability for independent learning, reflection, and information literacy skills in hotel management. |
| Communication and social skills | communicate information, concepts and solutions, individually and/or in a team, clearly and effectively. |
| Cultural competence | demonstrate sensitivity and respect for cultural diversity in a range of hotel operations across the hospitality industry. |
Institution
