Course Overview

About This Course

Overview Developed in collaboration with AccorHotels, InterContinental Hotel Group and TFE Hotel Group, the Master of Business in Global Hotel Leadership is designed for future leaders in the hotel, tourism and leisure industry with a desire to accelerate their career progression. This course will help participants to develop an advanced level of understanding of hotel operations and the principles behind hotel asset management, service design and delivery systems, operational models and disruptive technologies. There is also a strong focus on business management and leadership skills to meet the needs of entrepreneurs who want to operate their own business. The course includes an optional professional internship and is offered at the University's Hotel School. "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." Alan Chu Hotel Culturist, Capella, Sydney Default --> "I've applied all of my learnings to my family's winery in South Australia. Returning to studies at The Hotel School to do my Master's has expanded my business into tourism, hospitality and hotels." Amy Guo Director - Millon Wines, and Master of Business in Global Hotel Leadership graduate Understanding the Southern Cross Model 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. Learn more Learning outcomes and graduate attributes 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 GA1: Intellectual rigour Interpret, analyse and explain operating data and financial reports; conceptualise, model, and visualise complex business problems via sophisticated digital tools; and make data-driven recommendations and decisions for the short and medium and long term in complex and dynamic settings. Make commercially astute recommendations and decisions and recognise and pursue internal and external commercial opportunities in dynamic and complex environments Take calculated risks to achieve results within dynamic and undefined environments in response to complex and conflicting challenges. GA2: Creativity Make commercially astute recommendations and decisions and recognise and pursue internal and external commercial opportunities in dynamic and complex environments Take calculated risks to achieve results within dynamic and undefined environments in response to complex and conflicting challenges. GA3: Ethical practice Strive for personal and professional development and encourage and lead others to perform at high levels, seek challenges and solve problems, and create and pursue opportunities within dynamic and undefined environments in response to complex and conflicting challenges. Demonstrate and apply advanced discipline specific knowledge and skills with a rigorous yet nuanced global perspective. Critically analyse your own professional conduct and performance in complex tourism/hospitality/event settings through self-reflection. GA4: Knowledge of a discipline Interpret, analyse and explain operating data and financial reports; conceptualise, model, and visualise complex business problems via sophisticated digital tools; and make data-driven recommendations and decisions for the short and medium and long term in complex and dynamic settings Make commercially astute recommendations and decisions and recognise and pursue internal and external commercial opportunities in dynamic and complex environments Take calculated risks to achieve results within dynamic and undefined environments in response to complex and conflicting challenges. Demonstrate and apply advanced discipline specific knowledge and skills with a rigorous yet nuanced global perspective. GA5: Lifelong learning Critically analyse your own professional conduct and performance in complex tourism/hospitality/event settings through self-reflection. GA6: Communication and social skills Use appropriate communication approaches for various audiences, including guests, fellow staff members, superiors and external stakeholders and develop and apply nuanced functional and strategic solutions for contexts that are complex, dynamic and ambiguous, and even contradictory. Strive for personal and professional development and encourage and lead others to perform at high levels, seek challenges and solve problems, and create and pursue opportunities within dynamic and undefined environments in response to complex and conflicting challenges Demonstrate and apply advanced discipline specific knowledge and skills with a rigorous yet nuanced global perspective. GA7: Cultural competence Strive for personal and professional development and encourage and lead others to perform at high levels, seek challenges and solve problems, and create and pursue opportunities within dynamic and undefined environments in response to complex and conflicting challenges Demonstrate and apply advanced discipline specific knowledge and skills with a rigorous yet nuanced global perspective Critically analyse your own professional conduct and performance in complex tourism/hospitality/event settings through self-reflection. Use appropriate communication approaches for various audiences, including guests, fellow staff members, superiors and external stakeholders and develop and apply nuanced functional and strategic solutions for contexts that are complex, dynamic and ambiguous, and even contradictory. Placements, work experience and study hours This course includes a 600-hour internship. Internships are integral to our degrees, giving you the opportunity to explore your career options, as you gain valuable on-the-job experience and build your professional networks. Internships may be undertaken within Australia or internationally, in any sector of tourism and hospitality. Specialisations, majors and minors The course comprises a suite of core units to develop your advanced communications and leadership skills, as well as a choice of electives covering topics as diverse as supply chains, strategic operations, revenue and analytics. Availability Availability and fees Location Teaching period Brisbane Term 1, Term 3, Term 5 Melbourne Term 1, Term 3, Term 5 Perth Term 1, Term 3, Term 5 Sydney Term 1, Term 3, Term 5 Online Term 3, Term 5 Location Teaching period Annual Fees CRICOS Brisbane Term 1, Term 3, Term 5 $26,000 ($3,250 per unit) 0101393 Melbourne Term 1, Term 3, Term 5 $26,000 ($3,250 per unit) 0101393 Perth Term 1, Term 3, Term 5 $26,000 ($3,250 per unit) 0101393 Sydney Term 1, Term 3, Term 5 $26,000 ($3,250 per unit) 0101393 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.

Where You Can Study

Available Locations

Sydney

Ground floor and Level 1-3, 60 Phillip St, SYDNEY, NSW 2000

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Eligibility

Entry Requirements

General Requirements

Candidates who have completed a bachelor degree in a cognate field will be granted four (4) units of advanced standing from either the core or option units of the schedule.
To be eligible to receive the Master of Business in Global Hotel Leadership students must complete the equivalent of 16 units (192 credit points), comprising: 12 core units (144 credit points); and 4 option units (48 credit points).
English language requirements apply to International applicants and other applicants whose previous study was undertaken in a language other than English.
IELTS Overall Score: 6.5 (minimum 6.0 in Listening, Speaking, Reading, and Writing).
ATAR: Not applicable.

Career & Study Pathways

Where this takes you

Career Opportunities

Career Outcomes Potential occupations Graduates will be able to advance their careers in a range of organisations within the business and tourism sectors including: hospitality outlets, hotels, events and conferences, cruise ships, airlines, casinos, clubs and any other business.

Quality & Recognition

Accreditation & Migration

Academic Regulator

TEQSA

Professional Body

Tourism, Hospitality and Events Industry Body

Accreditation Status

Accredited

Skills Assessor

TRA (Trades Recognition Australia)

Course Content

Units of Competency

All Units6 units

COMM5001

Advanced Communication

HOTL5007

Professional Industry Development

HOTL5001

Hotels in Context

HOTL5002

The Global Hotel Leader

HOTL5004

Sustainable Hotel Management

HOTL6016

Service Design and Management

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Which industry partners were involved in developing this course?

The Master of Business in Global Hotel Leadership was developed in collaboration with AccorHotels, InterContinental Hotel Group and TFE Hotel Group.

Does the course include any work placement or internship?

Yes, the course includes a 600-hour internship. Internships are integral to the degree, giving students the opportunity to explore career options, gain valuable on-the-job experience and build professional networks. Internships may be undertaken within Australia or internationally, in any sector of tourism and hospitality.

What are the exit award options if I do not complete the full master's degree?

Students may be eligible to exit with the Graduate Diploma of Business in Global Hotel Leadership after completing the equivalent of 8 units (96 credit points), or with the Graduate Certificate of Business in Global Hotel Leadership after completing the equivalent of 4 units (48 credit points).

How much does the course cost for international students?

For international students, the annual tuition fee is $26,000 (at $3,250 per unit), based on completing 8 units per year. Tuition fees are in Australian dollars and are subject to change, including annual increases over the duration of the course. Students are also required to pay OSHC for the duration of their visa in advance.

Can I receive credit for prior learning or a prior degree?

Yes. Candidates who have completed a bachelor degree in a cognate field will be granted four (4) units of advanced standing from either the core or option units of the schedule. 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.

Application

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