The Bachelor of Hospitality Management offers you a unique learning journey that will provide you with foundation business knowledge as well as the opportunity to choose from elective areas of study. The eight industry relevant electives strengthen the relevance of your study to the world of hospitality work. The course provides you with knowledge and skills to work effectively in the hospitality and tourism industry. The Bachelor of Hospitality Management is designed for students who have completed an Advanced Diploma or a Diploma from a recognised institution. The course provides you with a direct pathway based on prior completion of a vocational or higher education qualification in hospitality management. The vocational pathway provides you with a strong foundation to complete the course in one and a half or two years depending on your entry pathway.
The growth of the hospitality industry has opened many doors for graduates in areas such as hotels, restaurants, night clubs, conference centres, cruise liners, retailing, transportation, travel agencies, tour companies, tourist attractions, leisure centres, recreation and sport and cultural industries. Work as a hotel manager, sales manager, food and beverage manager, or public relations manager - to name a few options.
Duration | 2 years full-time or 4 years part-time |
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Credit Points that Must be Earned | 144 |
Number of Units Required | CQUniversity uses the concept of credits to express the amount of study required for a particular course and individual units. The number of units varies between courses. Units in undergraduate courses normally consist of 6 points of credit or multiples thereof (e.g. 12, 18, 24). |
Expected Hours of Study | One point of credit is equivalent to an expectation of approximately two hours of student work per week in a term. |
Course Type | Undergraduate Award |
Qualification (post nominal) | BHospMgt |
AQF Level | Level 7: Bachelor Degree |
Course Fees |
Indicative Year - 2025
Indicative Year - 2024
Indicative Year - 2023
Indicative Year - 2022
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Pre-requisite: Students must have completed an Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) or equivalent recognised Diploma or Advanced Diploma in Hospitality, Tourism or Hotel Management to gain entry into this course.
English Requirements:
If you were not born in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, United Kingdom, Ireland, South Africa or United States of America, you are required to meet the English Language Proficiency requirements set by the University.
Applicants are required to provide evidence of completion of:
If you do not satisfy any of the above, you will need to undertake an English language proficiency test and achieve the following scores:
English test results remain valid for no more than two years between final examination date and the date of commencement of study, and must appear on a single result certificate.
Each student will be assessed individually.
International students:
Refer to International Entry Requirements
A recommended study schedule for this course can be obtained from your Student Advisor (Courses and Careers) by contacting http://www.cqu.edu.au/programadvisor
Students may determine their own schedule based upon credit transfers and personal study requirements. It is important to note that full-time students usually enrol in 4 units per term and part-time students usually enrol in 2 units per term.
For Course Planners please refer to the following website http://www.cqu.edu.au/student-life/new-students/planners-and-profiles
Please note: students must check to see when and where a unit is offered before enrolling. See the unit availability in this handbook for details.
Interim Awards | Not applicable |
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Exit Awards | Not applicable |
Accreditation |
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No Residential School for this course.
BUSN13004 - The undertaking of a business internship is an option in this unit. It will take the form of an industry placement. Work experience in industry directed by the provider, within the secured place of employment. 12 weeks @ 20 hours (maximum) = 240 hours total |
Year | Number of Students |
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2024 | 19 |
2023 | 20 |
2022 | 22 |
2021 | 22 |
2020 | 29 |
Please note that in some instances there may be similarities between course, entry and inherent requirements.
If you experience difficulties meeting these requirements, reasonable adjustments may be made upon contacting accessibility@cqu.edu.au. Adjustment must not compromise the academic integrity of the degree or course chosen at CQUniversity or the legal requirements of field education.
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Course Learning Outcomes | ||||||
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Australian Qualifications Framework Descriptors | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
1. KNOWLEDGE Have a broad and coherent body of knowledge, with depth in the underlying principles and concepts in one or more disciplines as a basis for independent lifelong learning | ||||||
2. SKILLS Have cognitive skills to review critically, analyse, consolidate and synthesise knowledge | ||||||
3. SKILLS Have cognitive and technical skills to demonstrate a broad understanding of knowledge with depth in some areas | ||||||
4. SKILLS Have cognitive and creative skills to exercise critical thinking and judgement in identifying and solving problems with intellectual independence | ||||||
5. SKILLS Have communication skills to present a clear, coherent and independent exposition of knowledge and ideas | ||||||
6. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Demonstrate initiative and judgement in planning, problem solving and decision making in professional practice and/or scholarship | ||||||
7. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Adapt knowledge and skills in diverse contexts | ||||||
8. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILL Be responsible and accountable for own learning and professional practice and in collaboration with others within broad parameters | ||||||
KNOWLEDGE Develop an understanding and appreciation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and culture in contemporary and historical context using the respectful and appropriate protocols and terminology | ||||||
APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Engage in reflective self-evaluation of own cultural values and perspectives to proactively create an inclusive workplace that affirms and celebrates cultural diversity | ||||||
APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Display leadership by creating inclusive work environments and work with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in a culturally respectful manner |
Number of units: 9 | Total credit points: 54 |
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Regardless of the entry pathway all students must study nine core units.
Students who enter via the Diploma pathway are required to complete a further three compulsory units as indicated below.
Diploma pathway students must then choose four other electives from the list optional units provided.
Advanced Diploma must choose three electives from the list of optional units provided.
Students can only study one online elective unit per term of study.
Students enter this course via an Advanced Diploma or a Diploma pathway. Students who enter via the Advanced Diploma pathway may receive up to 12 units of credit (72 credit points) and must complete a further 12 units of study. Students who enter via the Diploma pathway may receive up to eight units of credit (48 credit points) and must complete a further 16 units of study.
Regardless of the entry pathway all students must study nine core units.
Students who enter via the Advanced Diploma pathway are then required to choose three electives from a list of electives.
Students who enter via the Diploma pathway are required to complete a further three compulsory units and then choose four electives from a list of electives.
All compulsory units are available on campus in face-to-face teaching mode.
Three marketing units within the eight elective units are available on campus in face-to-face teaching mode.
The remaining five elective units are only available online.
Students can only study one online elective unit per term of study.
Available units | ||
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Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
ACCT11059 | Accounting, Learning and Online Communication | |
MGMT11109 | Introduction to Business | |
MRKT11029 | Marketing Fundamentals | |
FINC19011 | Business Finance | |
MRKT19031 | Consumer Behaviour | |
HRMT19016 | Contemporary HRM Issues | |
MGMT13151 | Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Start-ups | |
MGMT19128 | Strategy and Change | |
BUSN13004 | Professional Practice and Experience |
Students who enter via the Diploma pathway are required to complete a further three compulsory units as indicated below.
Diploma pathway students must then choose four other electives from the list optional units provided.
Advanced Diploma must choose three electives from the list of optional units provided.
Available units | ||
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Students must complete from the following units: | ||
MRKT19030 | Marketing Communications | |
MRKT19036 | Marketing of Service Products | |
MRKT19038 | Marketing Research and Analytics | |
BMSC11006 | Food, Nutrition and Health | |
OCHS12015 | Occupational Health and Safety Law | |
TOUR12003 | Developing Sustainable Tourism Enterprises | |
NUTR12001 | Human Nutrition | |
TOUR13004 | Innovation in Tourism Using Design Thinking |
Study Schedule
For Course Planners please refer to the following website http://www.cqu.edu.au/student-life/new-students/planners-and-profiles
Application for Credit Transfer
Credit transfer will only be granted where a student is able to demonstrate that tertiary studies equivalent in content and depth to a Bachelor of Hospitality Management unit has been completed. Students should examine the unit synopses in this handbook to determine the units from which they may be eligible to claim exemption.
Refer to the Credit Transfer website at http://www.cqu.edu.au/credittransfer for further details.
Computing Requirements
As a student, it is necessary to have access to a computer or equivalent device in order to complete your coursework. You should have a good understanding of technology and the ability to navigate the online environment, which may involve completing online assessments, participating in online forums, and responding to emails. There may be instances where you need to use a computer or equivalent device for in-class tasks or assessments. It is important that you have dependable access to the internet and a computer or equivalent device capable of video conferencing for online classes. Make sure to review your unit profiles to learn about any specific technology requirements for your coursework.