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The course provides students with the knowledge and skills for a career in senior management in the international hospitality industry. It focuses on business and management principles relevant to the hospitality industry, and includes business units as well as applied hospitality units. Students also have the opportunity to undertake a four-month capstone internship.
This course information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester. In particular please check the course requirements and the unit and unit set offerings, as these differ according to course delivery location.
Students have the opportunity to enrol in the Internship specialisation which comprises two units. The units concentrate on the development and application of non-technical skills important to the student's chosen profession and developing an awareness of professional conduct within the Australian work context. Students will develop a professional portfolio which will help demonstrate to potential employers their developed skills and suitability for employment. The program also provides an opportunity for students to apply their disciplinary knowledge and demonstrate leadership and autonomy in the research, planning, design and implementation of a work-based project which is related to their postgraduate degree studies. During this internship students are expected to demonstrate evidence of professional conduct, initiative and professional leadership at the standards expected by industry, as well as demonstrate a capacity to work effectively in a team-based environment.
Procedures will be in place to ensure that enrolled students have the necessary clearances and visas prior to their internship. Students will be advised of these requirements during the application process.
Students will be required to take both units in the same semester, working on a full-time basis (37.5 hours per week) over a 16-week period in their assigned host organisation. These working hours may include shift and/or weekend work depending on the nature of the organisation. In addition to the 16 weeks of full-time work, students will be required to attend on-campus preparatory and end of semester seminars, as instructed by the Unit Coordinator. Internships and partners will be secured through the Work-Integrated Learning Coordinator, Workplace Opportunities Coordinator and/or the Unit Coordinator, or as a result of pre-approved networking and contacts developed by the student. Terms of payment, if any, will be negotiated on an individual basis.
Enrolments into the program are by application only. Students will be required to submit a resume and attend an interview. Students should be aware that enrolment into the course does not guarantee a place in the Internship Program.
Enrolled students will be issued with an internship guide that will outline the expected codes of conduct and responsibilities.
One or more of the specialisations in this course is externally recognised when studied within this course. Refer to the specialisation for more information.
English competency requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:
All applicants are required to meet the published entry requirements. Successful applicants with a Graduate Certificate qualification or higher in Hospitality Management may seek reduced course duration by applying for recognition of prior learning.
This course has been accredited by ECU as an AQF Level 9 Masters Degree (Coursework) Award.
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| FBL5010 | Managing People and Organisations | 20 |
| FBL5020 | Marketing Leadership | 20 |
| HOS6504 | Global Hospitality Operations Management | 20 |
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| FBL5030 | Fundamentals of Value Creation in Business | 20 |
| MBA6115 | Business in a Global Context | 20 |
| FBL6530 | Business Events Management | 20 |
| MBA6150 | Working Across Cultures | 20 |
| HOS6502 | Current Issues in Hospitality | 20 |
| MBA6140 | Strategic Leadership & Stakeholder Management | 20 |
| Unit from Specialisation | Units from approved Specialisation | 60 |
| or | ||
| Elective Unit | 3 x Level 5 or Level 6 units from the School of Business and Law as approved by Course Coordinator | 60 |
* The units taken in Year 1, Semester 2 and Year 2, Semesters 1 & 2 will vary according to the specialisation or elective units chosen. Prior to enrolment in these units, all students must contact the ECU Student Hub team to obtain a personalised course planner to ensure timely completion of all core units.
One or more of the specialisations in this course is externally recognised when studied within this course. Refer to the specialisation for more information.
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.
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