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This industry-based course is designed to provide students with the essential knowledge, competencies and professional attitudes 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 commences with an introduction to the hotel and resort sector in the context of the broader tourism and hospitality industries and focuses on the application of key aspects of marketing, service management, financial management, research methods, and business development. Specialist units focus upon food and beverage management, rooms division management, facility management, contemporary issues and professional industry experience. 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.
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 apply for a one-semester internship placement with a leading hotel or resort business.
RSA certificate is required.
Students will be required to complete a minimum of 600 hours of internship, which may include shift work, weekend work and vacation breaks.
Students are required to submit an application form and resume.
Academic admission standard for the following entry pathways:
Students are required to complete 16 Core units. This will be supported by a supplementary program, comprising of a 4-unit Minor and 4 Elective units.
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| HOS2500 | Food Service Management | 15 |
| MKT1605 | Professional Communication | 15 |
| TSM2111 | Introduction to Hospitality and Tourism | 15 |
| Unit from Minor/Elective | 15 |
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| ACC1100 | Accounting I | 15 |
| HOS2110 | Food and Beverage Management | 15 |
| HOS2325 | Managing the Service Experience | 15 |
| Unit from Minor/Elective | 15 |
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| HOS2220 | Rooms-Division Management II | 15 |
| HOS2330 * | Hospitality and Tourism Marketing Management | 15 |
| HOS3320 | Hospitality Facilities Management | 15 |
| Unit from Minor/Elective | 15 |
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| Elective Unit | x 4 | 60 |
Note: Elective units are required to be selected in consultation with the Course Coordinator.
Note: Selected students (on application) may enrol concurrently in HOS2107 Hotel Professional Industry Internship and HOS2108 Hotel Professional Industry Internship Advanced in place of the 4 Elective units.
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| TSM3105 | Contemporary Issues in Tourism and Hospitality III | 15 |
| TSM3101 | International Resort Management | 15 |
| BUS3100 | Business Research Practices | 15 |
| Unit from Minor/Elective | 15 |
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| HOS3100 | Hospitality and Tourism Management | 15 |
| HOS3211 | Management of Hospitality Finance | 15 |
| Plus 2 units from: | ||
| BUS3700 ^ | Business Study Tour | 15 |
| HOS2112 ^ | Beverage Appreciation II | 15 |
| TSM3104 ^ | Cruise Ship Tourism | 15 |
| TSM3109 ^ | Special Interest Tourism | 15 |
| TSM3500 ^ | Business Events Management | 15 |
Or an alternative unit with approval from the Course Coordinator.
Note: Enrolment into BUS3700 Business Study Tour is by application only.
^ 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.
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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