Diploma of Hotel Management

Diploma

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.

Key details

Degree Type

Diploma

Duration

1 year full-time, 2 years part-time

Course Code

2125250, 0100351, 0100351, 0100351

Study Mode

In person, Online

Intake Months

Mar, Jul, Oct

International Fees

$29,200 per year / $29,200 total

About this course

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. This course is also offered in online mode.

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.

Study locations

Sydney

Melbourne

Online

What you will learn

exercise critical judgement and creative thinking to identify problems and contribute to their solutions in relation to hotel operations and management.
demonstrate creative, strategic and critical thinking in relation to hotel operations and management.
demonstrate an understanding of ethical standards and professionalism in hotel operations and management practices.
apply theoretical and technical knowledge and skills within defined contexts in the field of hotel management.
demonstrate responsibility and accountability for independent learning, reflection, and information literacy skills in hotel management.
communicate information, concepts and solutions, individually and/or in a team, clearly and effectively.
demonstrate sensitivity and respect for cultural diversity in a range of hotel operations across the hospitality industry.

Career pathways

This is a pathway course to the Bachelor of Business in Hotel Management. Diploma graduates receive up to eight units of credit towards this Bachelor degree.

Graduates are also well suited to entry-level supervisory positions in the hotel, leisure, tourism and hospitality sectors.

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Business & Management courses at Southern Cross University (SCU).

78.1%

Overall satisfaction

78%

Skill scale

66.7%

Teaching scale

81%

Employed full-time

$57.7k

Average salary

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