Bachelor of Business in Hotel Management
Southern Cross University
About
Keen on a career that can take you around the world with the possibility of always learning something new?Take the first step with this innovative course, taught by educators who ranked the best in the country by the Good Universities Guide.Offered in partnership with The Hotel School, our unique partnership with Mulpha Australia, this degree will provide core business knowledge in marketing, finance, and human resources management, along with specialist industry skills in service design and innovation, accommodation operations, food and beverage management, asset protection and security.Graduates undertake a variety of professional positions in the hotels, hospitality and service management sector in Australia and overseas.
These include management positions in hotels and resorts, human resources, marketing, front office, food services, food and beverage, events and conferences.All applicants for The Hotel Schools 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
Core Units
| Title | Level of learning | Note |
|---|---|---|
| ACC00207 - Hospitality and Tourism Financial Management | Advanced | |
| ACC10707 - Accounting and Finance for Business | Introductory | |
| COM00207 - Communication in Organisations | Introductory | |
| LAW00150 - Introduction to Business Law | Introductory | |
| MKT00075 - Marketing Principles | Introductory | |
| MNG00114 - Competitive Strategy | Advanced | |
| MNG00431 - Accommodation Operations | Introductory | |
| MNG00441 - Hospitality Services Management | Introductory | |
| MNG01222 - Facility and Risk Management for Hospitality Operations | Intermediate | |
| MNG10002 - Introduction to Professional Practice | Introductory | |
| MNG10247 - Managing Organisations | Introductory | |
| MNG10714 - The Human Resource Management Expert Practitioner | Intermediate | |
| MNG10720 - Research for Business and Tourism | Advanced | |
| MNG00314 - Entrepreneurship and Innovation | Advanced | |
| MNG20001 - Professional Hospitality Experience I | Intermediate | Note 1 |
| MNG20002 - Professional Hospitality Experience II | Intermediate | Note 1 |
| MNG20003 - Professional Hospitality Experience III | Intermediate | Note 1 |
| MNG20004 - Professional Hospitality Experience IV | Intermediate | Note 1 |
| MNG20006 - The Sustainable Hotel Environment | Intermediate | |
| SOY00411 - Tourism Theories and Practices | Introductory | |
| SCI00428 - Food and Beverage Operations | Introductory |
Elective Units
Entry requirements
To be awarded the Bachelor of Business in Hotel Management, students must successfully complete 24 units (288 credit points) comprising:
- 21 core units
- 3 elective units
Exit Awards
Students can exit with the Associate Degree of Business in Hotel Management if 16 units (192 credit points) have been completed, comprising 16 core units.
Students can exit with the Diploma of Hotel Management if 8 units (96 credit points) have been completed, 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 | Make decisions and exercise judgement in relation to hotel operations and managementReview, critically analyse, consolidate and synthesise knowledge in hotel management |
| Creativity | Demonstrate creative, strategic and critical thinking with highly developed problem-solving skills |
| Ethical practice | Demonstrate an understanding of ethical standards and professionalismEvaluate issues with reference to sound ethical framework/s and sustainable practicesAct with integrity and responsibility in professional practice |
| Knowledge of a discipline | Demonstrate substantial knowledge of hotel operations and management within both local and international contextsHave a deep understanding of those skills relevant to working and managing in hotel settings |
| Lifelong learning | Demonstrate independent learning skills, reflection in practice, and information literacy skills for lifelong learningDemonstrate initiative and judgement in planning and decision making in professional practice and/or scholarship |
| Communication and social skills | Communicate clearly, coherently and effectively, and be self-aware and empatheticDemonstrate understanding of team dynamics and the ability to be effective team members |
| Cultural competence | Demonstrate sensitivity and respect for cultural diversity and the relationship between people in a range of professional and community contextsDemonstrate awareness of the cultural, environmental and economic impacts of hotel management |
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