Bachelor of International Hotel and Resort Management
Edith Cowan University
About
This industry-based course is designed to provide students with the essential knowledge, competencies and professional perspectives required by management in contemporary hotel and resort organisations.
It provides students with the theoretical knowledge and practical skills for a career in the hotel and resort sector.
The course provides an overview of the hotel and resort sector in the context of the broader tourism and hospitality industries, as well as focusing on the application of key aspects of marketing, service management, financial management, research methods, and strategic management.
Specialist units focus upon areas including food and beverage management, rooms division management, international resort and facilities management, and contemporary hospitality and tourism issues.
Students also choose electives such as beverage appreciation, business events management, cruise ship tourism and/or special interest tourism to suit their needs and interests.
The course also provides approved students (on application and subject to a selection process) with the opportunity to apply for an internship placement with a leading hotel or resort business.
Structure
Students are required to complete 16 Core units. This will be supported by an 8-unit supplementary program comprising of a Major, or a Minor plus Elective Units, or 2 Minors or 8 Elective Units.
Year 1
Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
---|---|---|
SBL1600 * | Business Identity and Protocols | 15 |
TSM2111 | Introduction to Hospitality and Tourism | 15 |
HOS2500 | Food Service Management | 15 |
MKT1600 | Marketing Principles & Practices | 15 |
ACC1100 | Accounting I | 15 |
HOS2110 | Food and Beverage Management | 15 |
Unit from Supplementary Program | x2 | 30 |
Year 2
Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
---|---|---|
HOS2220 | Rooms-Division Management | 15 |
TSM3105 | Contemporary Issues in Tourism and Hospitality | 15 |
MAN2145 | Human Resource Management | 15 |
HOS2325 | Managing the Service Experience | 15 |
HOS3211 | Management of Hospitality Finance | 15 |
Unit from Supplementary Program | x 2 | 30 |
Plus 1 unit from: | ||
HOS2112 ^ | Beverage Appreciation | 15 |
TSM3104 ^ | Cruise Ship Tourism | 15 |
TSM3109 ^ | Special Interest Tourism | 15 |
TSM3500 ^ | Business Events Management | 15 |
BUS3700 ^ | Business Study Tour | 15 |
Or an alternative unit with Course Coordinator approval.
Year 3
Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
---|---|---|
TSM3101 | International Resort Management | 15 |
BUS3100 | Business Research Practices | 15 |
HOS3100 | Hospitality and Tourism Management | 15 |
Unit from Supplementary Program | x 4 | 60 |
Plus 1 unit from: | ||
FBL3501 ^ | Business Practicum | 15 |
SBL3500 ^ | Integrated Business Application | 15 |
Notes: Enrolment into FBL3501 and BUS3700 is by application only. The units are not offered every semester. **Internship Minor (MIBIOR) – Selected students (by application only) may enrol concurrently in FBL3400 Business Internship 1 and FBL3500 Business Internship 2 in their Year 3 (Semester 2) section of the course. Students who enrol in the Internship Minor (FBL3400/FBL3500 = 60 credit points) will complete an elective unit instead of SBL3500 or FBL3501.
^ Core Option * Students will be assessed to see if they have achieved the ECU minimum standard of English language proficiency in this unit. Students who don't meet the minimum standard will be provided with appropriate English language support and development.
Unit sets that can be studied as part of this course
One or more of the majors in this course is externally recognised when studied within this course. Refer to the major for more information.
Entry requirements
Admission requirement (Band 3)
All applicants must meet the academic admission requirements for this course. The indicative or guaranteed ATAR is as published (where applicable) or academic admission requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:
- AQF Cert IV;
- Successfully completed 0.25 EFTSL of study at bachelor level or higher at an Australian higher education provider (or equivalent);
- Special Tertiary Admissions Test;
- University Preparation Course;
- Indigenous University Orientation Course;
- Aboriginal University Readiness Assessment; or
- Experience Based Entry Scheme.
English Language requirement (Band 3)
English competency requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:
- Year 12 English ATAR/English Literature ATAR grade C or better or equivalent;
- Special Tertiary Admissions Test;
- IELTS Academic Overall band minimum score of 6.0 (no individual band less than 6.0);
- Successfully completed 1.0 EFTSL of study at bachelor level or higher in the UK, Ireland, USA, NZ or Canada;
- University Preparation Course;
- Indigenous University Orientation Course;
- Aboriginal University Readiness Assessment;
- AQF Diploma, Advanced Diploma or Associate Degree;
- Successfully completed 0.375 EFTSL of study at bachelor level or higher at an Australian higher education provider (or equivalent); or
- Other tests, courses or programs as defined in the Admissions Policy.
Learning outcomes
- Apply broad and coherent knowledge to a range of business situations, incorporating international/global/cultural perspectives.
- Access, analyse and critically evaluate relevant information to solve challenging business problems systematically.
- Communicate business knowledge, concepts and advice persuasively and clearly in both written and oral formats, using relevant technology.
- Collaborate effectively in team settings to produce measurable outcomes.
- Generate creative ideas for business innovations that respond to opportunities and constant change.
- Reflect on feedback and critique one's own performance in order to identify and plan opportunities for development
- Value professional behaviours and/or personal citizenship that reflect an appreciation of the interrelationship between business ethics and corporate social responsibility.
Institution
