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Associate Degree of International Hotel and Tourism Management (NSW, QLD, VIC)

Location

NSW, QLD, VIC

Study Mode

On Campus

Outcomes

Event Manager, Hospitality Manager, Hotel Manager, Hotel Supervisor, Tourism Manager, Tourism Marketer

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Qualification

Associate Degree

Awarded By

Southern Cross University

Duration

2 years full-time or part time-equivalent

Start Date

Enquire now for upcoming start dates

Payment Option

FEE-HELP, Upfront payment

How Much Will It Cost?

Each unit is $2,950, for a total of $47,200 across the 16 units required for this course.

FEE-HELP is available to eligible students.

FEE-HELP
You may be eligible to receive FEE-HELP for this course!

This course can be paid for through the FEE-HELP government loan scheme. If you are an Australian citizen or hold a permanent humanitarian visa, you may not need to pay upfront.

Instead, the Australian government will pay your course fees directly to the provider on your behalf. You’ll begin repaying your loan through the tax system once you start earning more than the minimum threshold of $54,435 (2024-25 financial year).

Find out more about government study loans here.

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Course Rundown

If you are looking to kick-start your hospitality career, and have a special interest in international hotel management, then this Associate Degree of International Hotel and Tourism Management from The Hotel School Australia might be just what you are looking for. This is a unique course that combines qualifications from two of the most respected global providers of hospitality and hotel management education: The Associate Degree of International Hotel and Tourism Management from Southern Cross University and Diploma in International Hotel and Tourism Management from HTMi Switzerland. This Associate Degree course combines a rigorous academic curriculum with a unique practical learning experience to ensure that at completion you will have all the skills and confidence you need to perform effectively at various hotel management roles globally. You will gain both practical and academic knowledge in both front and back of house through units of study in food and beverage operations, accommodations operations, and finance. This qualification gives students access to 880 hours of paid internships, and on completion, all students will be eligible for entry into the three-year Bachelor of Business in Hotel Management at The Hotel School with a two-year credit.

Eligibility

Must have completed Year 12 and be 18 years old.
Also available to mature age students without the minimum education requirements but with relevant work experience.

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What You’ll Learn

While completing the Associate Degree of International Hotel and Tourism Management from The Hotel School Australia, you may study the following subjects:

Core units:

Language and Learning in your Discipline
Quantitative Methods with Economics
Production Management for Conventions and Events
Facility and Risk Management for Hospitality Operations
Accounting and Finance for Business
Tourism, Theories and Practices
Marketing Principles
Accommodation Operations
Introduction to Professional Practice
Communication in Organisations
Hospitality Services Management
Food & Beverage Operations

Internship units:

Professional Hospitality Experience I
Professional Hospitality Experience II
Professional Hospitality Experience III
Professional Hospitality Experience IV

Why study with Southern Cross University

Ranked among the world’s top 150 universities under the age of 50, Southern Cross University is a pioneer when it comes to offering students a premier learning experience. Their range of recognised courses in Business, Tourism, Health Science, Education and more will equip you with the skills and knowledge you need to forge a successful career.

Student Support

Whether you're after a place to stay while studying, counselling services, expert career advice or even medical assistance, students of Southern Cross University will get the right support, services and assistance that help make their learning journey as enjoyable and stress-free as possible.

Where Will It Lead Me?

On completion of this course, you will receive a nationally recognised Associate Degree of International Hotel and Tourism Management from Southern Cross University and Diploma in International Hotel and Tourism Management from HTMi Switzerland.

Hospitality and tourism industry in Australia is in a constant state of growth, and this course will allow you to become a valuable member of the management of any hospitality outlet by teaching you essential skills such as facility and risk management for hospitality operations, marketing principles, business communication as well as business accounting and finance.

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