Box Hill Institute
3 years
Develop practical hospitality management expertise through a 3-year degree combining business fundamentals with specialized hospitality knowledge. Ideal for aspiring managers seeking to lead operations in hotels, events, tourism, and food & beverage sectors.
Recent secondary education applicants must have completed VCE (or equivalent) with a study score of at least 20 in units 3 and 4 English. Beneficial VCE subjects include accounting, economics, legal studies, and mathematics. Applicants with completed higher education, VET qualifications (Diploma of Hospitality Management accepted within 10 years), or work/life experience are also welcome. Mature-age applicants who left secondary education more than 2 years ago can apply based on professional experience, community involvement, or work experience.
The course comprises 24 subjects (144 points) covering core business fundamentals and specialized hospitality topics. Business core subjects include Introduction to Accounting, Fundamentals of Marketing, Introduction to Management, Business Information Systems, Business Communication, Introduction to Business Law, Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility, and Economics. Advanced business subjects cover Design Thinking, Data Analytics, Project Management, Leadership and Change, Human Resource Management, Culture and Business in the Asia-Pacific, Risk and Crisis Management, and Company Law. Capstone projects include Industry Consultation Project and Work Integrated Learning. Hospitality-specific subjects include Introduction to Hospitality, Financial Management for the Hospitality Industry, Food and Beverage Management, Accommodation Management, Sustainability for the Hospitality Industry, Contemporary Issues and Challenges, Yield and Revenue Management, and Service Quality Management. Tourism and events modules cover Introduction to Tourism, Event Fundamentals, Digital Marketing and Social Media, Tourism Attraction Management, and Events Planning and Management.
Box Hill Institute is an accredited provider recognized by TEQSA with qualifications aligned to the Australian Qualification Framework (AQF) level 7. The institute emphasizes practical, hands-on learning with small class sizes enabling personalized one-on-one support from experienced lecturers. The curriculum is industry-relevant with work-integrated learning projects and capstone experiences. Box Hill Institute offers flexible pathways for students with prior VET or higher education qualifications, recognizing prior learning and providing credit transfers.
Graduates are well-positioned for management roles across the hospitality, tourism, and events industries. Career opportunities include function management, account management, sales and marketing management, human resources management, small business ownership, and event management. Graduates develop a broad knowledge base with deep understanding of hospitality principles, critical thinking skills, and the ability to identify and solve complex industry problems. Many graduates progress to postgraduate studies at universities or advance into senior management and executive positions within hospitality organizations.
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