Diploma of Business (Hospitality and Tourism Management)
Undergraduate
TUA-HTM-DIP 2026Course information for 2026 intake
Start your global career – learn hospitality and tourism essentials
Explore the business of events and experiences. Build essential business skills while learning about the industry. Graduate ready for entry-level roles or progress onto further studies. Plan your path with help from industry-active experts.
- Study method
- 100% online
- Assessments
- 100% online
- Applications close
- 1 Feb 2026,
- 17 May 2026,
- 30 Aug 2026,
- 18 Oct 2026
- Credit available
- Yes
- Duration
- 1 year full time or part time equivalent
- Total subjects
- 8
- Available loans
- Australian Higher Education Loan Program (HELP)
Diploma of Business (Hospitality and Tourism Management)
About this degree
As Australia’s fastest-growing university, we take a progressive approach to learning. Our courses are co-designed, developed and delivered with industry, giving you confidence that you’ll graduate job-ready.
During this course, you will:
- Enhance service management abilities within a global framework.
- Cultivate leadership traits for efficient staff management.
- Grasp the essentials of business accounting principles.
- Acquire foundational knowledge in service, hospitality, and tourism marketing.
Torrens University's Diploma of Business (Hospitality and Tourism Management) provides the cornerstone for a rewarding career in hospitality, events, or tourism. Develop valuable skills in human resources, promotions, and communication. Upon graduation, you'll possess the expertise and hands-on experience necessary for a dynamic global career in hospitality or tourism. This program equips you for entry-level positions within these industries or offers a pathway to advance your studies and enter directly into the second year of the Bachelor of Business program.
Tailor your study to your lifestyle thanks to our innovative digital learning system, accessible from anywhere with 24/7 personalised support. With all your course materials online, and the option to study full or part-time, on-campus, online or a blend of both it's all about flexibility.
Course duration: 2 trimesters Accelerated, 1 year full-time, 2 years part-time.
Recommended study pattern
The Diploma of Business (Hospitality and Tourism Management) course structure comprises 7 core subjects and 1 elective subject.
Core Subjects:
- BIZ106 – Academic and Business Communication Skills
- BIZ107 – Understanding Self and Other
- HAT101 – The Food and Beverage Industry
- MKT105 – Marketing in the Digital Era
- BIZ202 – The Business Environment
- HAT102 – Tourism Perspectives and Experiences
- IND101A – Industry Skills Project**
**Prerequisite: BIZ106 & BIZ107 must be completed prior to taking IND101A
Elective Subjects:
Electives may be chosen from any of the other Bachelor of Business suite of courses or other TUA undergraduate courses (pre-requisites permitting). Electives chosen from other TUA courses must have prior approval from the Program Director or delegate.
The program can be completed in a one-year duration (normal full-time). 8 subjects (10 credit points each) per year is deemed a normal full-time load. Students can also fast-track the completion of the degree by taking 4 subjects (40 credit points) per trimester over two trimesters.
Please note - not all subjects are available for each Study Period. If your suggested subjects are unavailable, please take the subject that is immediately preceding or following that subject .
Award requirements
To be awarded the Diploma of Business (Hospitality and Tourism Management) students must complete 8 subjects, achieving 80 credit points in total. Each subject has a value of 10 credit points.
Degrees are usually made up of core subjects and electives. Some degrees include a choice of majors, so you can focus your studies on a specialisation.
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Indicative first year fee
$15,296
Indicative total fee $15,296
The amounts shown here are indicative for an Australian citizen studying full-time, which is typically 8 subjects per year.
Fees may vary depending on:
- the subjects you choose
- credit from previous work experience
- your eligibility for government funding loans or subsidies such as HECS-HELP or a Commonwealth supported place.
To learn more, go to Fees or contact a student advisor.
At Torrens University Australia you can tailor your study to suit your lifestyle. Thanks to their innovative digital learning system you’ll gain the ultimate in flexibility, and still receive personalised guidance from academics and access to work placement, mentorship and internship opportunities. Online you can attend live classes or view recorded sessions, connect with lecturers and fellow students, and access content on-demand 24/7.
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Entry requirements
- Year 12 (Australian secondary school certificate).
- Completion of Year 10 (Certificate III) + 2 years of life experience may be used to gain entry.
- Completion of Certificate IV or equivalent.
- Completion of at least 4 subjects at Diploma level, 2 subjects at Advanced Diploma or above, or equivalent is also acceptable.
Work-life experience demonstrating the ability to undertake study at the required level.
Standard English language requirements apply.
Torrens University offers pathway opportunities to further your learning. If you have already completed a qualification you may be able to credit this against a degree with Torrens University, even if it’s from another institution. This is called Recognition of Prior Learning. Under Torrens University's Recognition of Prior Learning policy, you may be eligible for a reduction in tuition costs if you have previous study and/or work experience.
Our Future Student Advisors will happily walk you through the application process.
Career opportunities
When you graduate with a Diploma of Business (Hospitality and Tourism Management), you'll be primed for dynamic roles in hospitality, tourism, and beyond. Exciting opportunities include:
- Front Office Supervisor
- Travel Agent
- Food and Beverage Supervisor
- Guest Services Agent
Degree FAQs
How long does it take to finish an online degree?
That's up to you! Because we let you choose when to study online, you can actually pick up and pause study when it suits you. Many universities have a set time you need to complete your degree within. For some this is up to 10 years, and for others there is no limit.
There are some degrees that are stricter about when you can take breaks, and about how many years you can take to complete your degree. Please always check with your uni what the limits are.
As a general guide, Commonwealth supported place students have 10 years to finish their undergraduate degree through OUA, However, if you're studying with Griffith University, there's a limit of 8 years to complete your studies. If you want to take a break that lasts more than two study terms, you'll need to apply for a leave of absence. You can apply for a leave of absence for up to 12 months, as long as you complete your studies within the maximum time allowed for your degree.
If you're studying with Macquarie University, with the exception of certain degrees, there's no limit to how long you can take. But, please check with Macquarie Student Administration to be sure.
If you're studying with the University of Adelaide, you have up to 9 years to complete your undergraduate degree and graduate.
If you're studying with La Trobe University and want to take a break of minimum 1 study term, you must apply for leave of absence to avoid being inadvertently withdrawn from your degree.
Through OUA, you can study all year round, so it's possible to fast-track and finish up sooner than studying at a traditional uni would allow. That said, you need to spend around 12 hours a week on each undergraduate subject you do, so taking on extra work to finish ahead of time can be challenging.
How can I pay for my studies?
You may be eligible for a HELP loan from the Australian government, depending on your citizenship status and where you'll be living during your studies. You can also pay upfront with your credit card.
Payment options are explained in Fees, and you can contact a student advisor for more information.
How does studying through Open Universities Australia work?
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