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Course snapshot
Domestic snapshot
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Start Date
March, July, October
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Duration
2 years full-time; 4 years part-time
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Location
Brisbane - The Hotel School, Melbourne - The Hotel School, Sydney - The Hotel School
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Placement
Yes Learn more
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ATAR
N/A
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Inherent Requirements
No Learn more
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Language Requirements
IELTS Overall Score 6.0
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Entry Requirements
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Course abbreviation
AssocDegIntHotelTourMgt
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Course code
2206700
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Credit points
192
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Equivalent units
16
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Scholarships
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Indicative fee
Please note, some locations may not have all intake periods available. See the full availability details for further information.
International snapshot
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Start Date
March, June, October
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Duration
2 years full-time
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Location
Brisbane - The Hotel School, Melbourne - The Hotel School, Sydney - The Hotel School
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Placement
Yes Learn more
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ATAR
N/A
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Inherent Requirements
No Learn more
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Language Requirements
IELTS Overall Score 6.0
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Entry Requirements
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Course abbreviation
AssocDegIntHotelTourMgt
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Course code
2206700
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Credit points
192
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Equivalent units
16
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Scholarships
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Indicative fee
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CRICOS
Please note, some locations may not have all intake periods available. See the full availability details for further information.
Overview
The Associate Degree of International Hotel and Tourism Management is a one-of-a-kind course, combining a rigorous academic curriculum with an integrated learning experience in a paid internship.
You will develop practical knowledge in both front and back-of-house through units of study in food and beverage operations, accommodations, operations, and finance. You will have access to 880 hours of paid internships and, on successful completion of the course, will be eligible for entry into the Bachelor of Business in Hotel Management at The Hotel School with two years' credit.
This course is offered at The Hotel School Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Hayman Island.
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“I love working with people, hearing their stories, engaging with guests and creating magical experiences for them. And I thought if I’m going to work in a hotel I want to fully immerse myself and study Hotel Management.”
The Southern Cross Model is a game-changer in higher education study.
Our students now engage in shorter, six-week unit structures designed around immersive and interactive learning experiences. The shorter unit structure gives students a greater sense of momentum as they achieve milestones quickly, resulting in increased student success rates, and course and teacher satisfaction. Lectures are a thing of the past - students will be engaged in active, interactive and discussion-based learning.
On-campus students experience a variety of teaching approaches including lectures, tutorials, online activities and video-linked or podcast virtual classes.
Our online study option is highly interactive and may include a combination of podcast or video-linked lectures, electronic study materials, workshops, online discussion forums and virtual classes.
The method of teaching and assessment may vary from unit to unit.
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 graduate attributes (GA).
| Course Learning Outcome |
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GA1: Intellectual rigour CLO1: Reflect on, critically analyse, and judge their own professional conduct and performance in tourism/hospitality/events settings that are dynamic and analyse their consequent impacts; describe, analyse, and prioritise theoretical areas to improve their own professional conduct and performance within clearly defined parameters. CLO2: Numeracy + Data Literacy - Interpret, analyse and explain operating data and financial reports; conceptualise, model, and visualise business problems via digital tools; and make data-driven recommendations and decisions for the short term. CLO3: Business Acumen - Make commercially astute recommendations and decisions and recognise and pursue internal commercial opportunities. |
GA2: Creativity CLO1: Personal Disposition - Reflect on, critically analyse, and judge their own professional conduct and performance in tourism/hospitality/events settings that are dynamic and analyse their consequent impacts; describe, analyse, and prioritise theoretical areas to improve their own professional conduct and performance within clearly defined parameters. CLO6: Entrepreneurship - Take calculated risks to achieve results within very well defined environments in response to clearly identified challenges. |
GA3: Ethical practice CLO1: Personal Disposition - Reflect on, critically analyse, and judge their own professional conduct and performance in tourism/hospitality/events settings that are dynamic and analyse their consequent impacts; describe, analyse, and prioritise theoretical areas to improve their own professional conduct and performance within clearly defined parameters. CLO3: Business Acumen - Make commercially astute recommendations and decisions and recognise and pursue internal commercial opportunities. CLO5: Leadership - Strive for personal and professional development and encourage others to perform at high levels, seek challenges and solve problems, and create and pursue opportunities within very well defined environments in response to clearly defined challenges. CLO7: Global Citizenship - Demonstrate and apply well delineated discipline specific knowledge and skills with an emerging global perspective. |
GA4: Knowledge of a discipline CLO2: Numeracy + Data Literacy - Interpret, analyse and explain operating data and financial reports; conceptualise, model, and visualise business problems via digital tools; and make data-driven recommendations and decisions for the short term. CLO3: Business Acumen - Make commercially astute recommendations and decisions and recognise and pursue internal commercial opportunities. CLO6: Entrepreneurship - Take calculated risks to achieve results within very well defined environments in response to clearly identified challenges. |
GA5: Lifelong learning CLO1: Personal Disposition - Reflect on, critically analyse, and judge their own professional conduct and performance in tourism/hospitality/events settings that are dynamic and analyse their consequent impacts; describe, analyse, and prioritise theoretical areas to improve their own professional conduct and performance within clearly defined parameters. |
GA6: Communication and social skills CLO4: Interpersonal Skills - Use appropriate communication approaches for various audiences, including guests, fellow staff members, and superiors) and develop and apply functional solutions for contexts that are straightforward, but dynamic and ambiguous (e.g. dealing with difficult guests). CLO5: Leadership - Strive for personal and professional development and encourage others to perform at high levels, seek challenges and solve problems, and create and pursue opportunities within very well defined environments in response to clearly defined challenges. CLO7: Global Citizenship - Demonstrate and apply well delineated discipline specific knowledge and skills with an emerging global perspective. |
GA7: Cultural competence CLO1: Personal Disposition - Reflect on, critically analyse, and judge their own professional conduct and performance in tourism/hospitality/events settings that are dynamic and analyse their consequent impacts; describe, analyse, and prioritise theoretical areas to improve their own professional conduct and performance within clearly defined parameters. CLO5: Leadership - Strive for personal and professional development and encourage others to perform at high levels, seek challenges and solve problems, and create and pursue opportunities within very well defined environments in response to clearly defined challenges CLO7: Global Citizenship -Demonstrate and apply well delineated discipline specific knowledge and skills with an emerging global perspective. |
Students complete 880 hours of paid internship as part of their studies.
| Location | Teaching period |
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| Brisbane - The Hotel School | Term 1, Term 3, Term 5 |
| Melbourne - The Hotel School | Term 1, Term 3, Term 5 |
| Sydney - The Hotel School | Term 1, Term 3, Term 5 |
| Location | Teaching period | Annual Fees | CRICOS |
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| Brisbane - The Hotel School | Term 1, Term 3, Term 5 | $32,824 ($4,103 per unit) | 104631D |
| Melbourne - The Hotel School | Term 1, Term 3, Term 5 | $32,824 ($4,103 per unit) | 104631D |
| Sydney - The Hotel School | Term 1, Term 3, Term 5 | $32,824 ($4,103 per unit) | 104631D |
Tuition fees are in Australian dollars, and are subject to change, including annual increases over the duration of a course. Annual tuition fee is based on completing 8 units per year. In addition students are required to pay OSHC for the duration of their visa in advance. Non-tuition fee covers textbooks, stationery and excursions. | |||
Career Outcomes
Graduates of this course will be strongly positioned to secure operations and supervisory work in hotel and resort departments such as rooms division, food and beverage, sales and marketing, banqueting and events. These positions may be in Australia or overseas.
Graduates are also eligible for entry into the Bachelor of Business in Hotel Management at The Hotel School metro campuses with two-years’ credit.
Requirements
We encourage you to apply for the courses you most want to study. If you are not eligible to enter your chosen course right now, our team will work with you to find the best pathway option.
Before applying, make sure you double check all entry requirements, gather required documentation and review the University’s Rules Relating to Awards, noting any specifics listed below.
Entry requirements
Domestic students wishing to enter the Associate Degree of International Hotel and Tourism Management must complete an interview prior to entry into the course.
Hayman Island – Hotel School:
To be eligible for admission to this course at the Hayman Island campus, students must successfully complete an interview process demonstrating that they have the necessary skills, experience and maturity to successfully study in this location, to the satisfaction of the Course Coordinator.
Language requirements
English language requirements apply to International applicants and other applicants whose previous study was undertaken in a language other than English. The minimum English language requirements for such applicants for entry to this course are as follows
| Category | Score |
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| Overall Score | 6.0 |
| Reading | 5.5 |
| Writing | 5.5 |
| Listening | 5.5 |
| Speaking | 5.5 |
Course requirements
To be eligible to receive the Associate Degree of International Hotel and Tourism Management, students must complete the equivalent of 16 units (192 credit points) comprising:
- 16 core units (192 credit points)
Exit Award
Students may be eligible to exit with the Diploma of Hotel Management after completing the equivalent of any 8 core units (96 credit points).
Other things to consider
As part of our commitment to admissions transparency, the University provides a snapshot of how students were admitted to their courses and the profile of students studying with us here.
There are different pathways into an undergraduate degree.
Whether you are returning to study after some time or you have just finished school and you need some extra academic preparation before embarking on a degree, Southern Cross University offers two excellent, fee-free academic preparation programs that develop the skills you need to be successful at university.
SCU College also offers a range of one-year Diplomas that provide extra academic support as you commence university. Diplomas are a great pathway to a degree and may also prepare you for diverse paraprofessional roles.
Credit for Prior Learning, also referred to as ‘Advanced Standing’ or Recognition for Prior Learning (RPL), is the process of looking at your prior study and/or experience to assess if you can be awarded academic credit or gain entry to a course on the basis of your existing knowledge and skills.
The Early Offer program allows Year 12 students to secure a place in a Southern Cross University undergraduate degree before Year 12 results are released. It’s designed to remove some of the pressure from Year 12 and provide a pathway directly into university study that is not based solely on Year 12 results.
Course structure
Why Tourism at SCU
Global top 200
We're ranked in the top 200 of universities for Hospitality and Tourism Management
(Global Rankings of Academic Subjects (Shanghai Rankings) 2022)Industry connections
Industry connections facilitate work placements both in Australia and abroad
Graduate employment
93.8% of graduates are employed within four months of completing their course
(Graduates Outcomes Survey 2018-2020)Fees and Scholarships
Domestic students
You are a domestic student if you are an Australian citizen or permanent resident, New Zealand citizen, or Australian humanitarian visa holder. Your course will either be a Commonwealth Supported Place or a full fee-paying place. This is noted in the course snapshot.
Commonwealth Supported Places:
In a Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP), the Government pays some of your fees and you pay the rest as the Student Contribution Amount (SCA).
SCA is calculated per unit, not per course. Eligible students can defer the SCA through a HECS-HELP loan.
Full Fee-Paying Places:
A full fee-paying place is where you pay the full (unsubsidised) tuition fee for your course. Eligible students can defer the payment of their tuition fees through the FEE-HELP scheme (including employer-reserved places for The Hotel School courses).
Also known as SSAF, the Student Services and Amenities Fee is a compulsory fee for most students used to provide important services and amenities to students both on and off campus. It’s charged per unit, based on the unit’s credit point value. Eligible domestic students have the option of deferring this fee through the SA-HELP loan scheme. More about SSAF
Depending on your course, your costs could also include computer equipment and software, books, stationery, field trips, uniforms or other course-specific expenses such as art materials, musical equipment or travel for practicums, internships, vaccinations or industry experience.
Scholarships vary in amount, from a few hundred to several thousand dollars each year. Eligibility isn't limited to top-performing students or those facing financial challenges; there are opportunities for individuals from diverse backgrounds and with different accomplishments. This ensures that education remains accessible to all, changing lives and helping individuals achieve their goals for a brighter future.
Fees and Scholarships
International Students
If you're an international student, you can find the annual course cost in Australian dollars (AUD$) on our International Courses and Fees page or on the web page for your course under fees.
Also known as SSAF, the Student Services and Amenities Fee is a compulsory fee for most students used to provide important services and amenities to students both on and off campus. It’s charged per unit, based on the unit’s credit point value. Eligible domestic students have the option of deferring this fee through the SA-HELP loan scheme. More about SSAF
Depending on your course, your costs could also include computer equipment and software, books, stationery, field trips, uniforms or other course-specific expenses such as art materials, musical equipment or travel for practicums, internships, vaccinations or industry experience.
Southern Cross University offers a range of scholarships designed to support you while you study, available for a variety of backgrounds and achievements. Scholarships range from a few hundred dollars a year to several thousand dollars a year. Southern Cross has also introduced Access25, a new initiative for 2025 to deliver a quality education combined with a straightforward tuition model, ensuring every international student has equal access.
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