The Diploma of Business (Hospitality and Tourism Management) is embedded in the Bachelor and Associate Degree of Business (Hospitality and Tourism Management) and has been designed as an exit qualification.

The overall aim of the Diploma of Business (Hospitality and Tourism Management) is to provide a flexible, student-centred and academically rigorous course of study, which seeks to further develop students’ business and hospitality and tourism management skills and competencies and give them a solid foundation for further study at the undergraduate level.

This course provides students an integrated approach with practical experience of industry specialists and formal academic learning. This course seeks to provide students with an undergraduate level of knowledge, competencies and values necessary for a fulfilling career in various areas of business administration and hospitality and tourism management.

Learning Outcomes

1. Explain knowledge of best practices on how to further sustainability (economic, environmental, and cultural/social) in the hospitality and tourism industries.
2. Outline knowledge of trends and key issues affecting the hospitality and tourism industries.
3. Identify relevant theory and practice in the context of the contemporary global hospitality and tourism industries.
4. Recognise personal and professional goals and development based on perceived strengths and potential for life-long learning.
5. Define leadership, teamwork and interpersonal skills needed for managing diverse and global hospitality and tourism operations.
6. Summarise personal and professional standards for ethical decision-making and social behaviour.

Potential career paths

• Front Office Supervisor
• Travel Agent
• Food and Beverage Supervisor
• Guest Services Agent