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Diploma of Business (Hospitality Management)
Undergraduate
TUA-BHM-DIP 2024Course information for 2024 intake
Start your management career in hospitality, events or tourism
Build core skills for supervision roles in the hospitality industry. You’ll set the foundation for a career managing staff and operations. Learn about business communication and marketing. Connect with customers. Explore the visitor economy.
- Study method
- 100% online
- Assessments
- 100% online
- 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 Management)
About this degree
As one of Australia’s fastest growing universities, 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:
- Develop service management skills within a global context.
- Grow leadership qualities to effectively manage staff.
- Understand the principles of business accounting.
- Learn the fundamentals behind service and hospitality marketing.
Torrens University's Diploma of Hospitality Management lays the foundation for a career in hospitality, events, or tourism. Learn essential skills, such as human resources, promotions, and communication. Graduate with the skills and experience for an exciting career in hospitality management. This course will prepare you for entry-level roles in the hospitality industry, or you can further your studies and enter directly into the second year of the Bachelor of Business.
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 Management) course structure comprises 4 common business core subjects, 3 specialised hospitality subjects and 1 elective subjects over level 100.Award requirements
To be awarded the Diploma of Business (Hospitality Management) students must complete 80 credit points over 8 subjects. Each subject has a value of 10 credit points.Open Universities Australia is a not-for-profit organisation. You will not pay any fees for using our services.
Indicative total fee $19,200
The amount shown here is 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
Torrens University Australia offers flexible entry options and study pathways, whether you’re finishing school, pursuing career progression or looking for a change. Entry requirements for this course includes:
- Successful completion of a Higher Education qualification.
- Year 12 (Australian secondary school certificate).
- Vocational qualification (AQF Level 4), or above.
- Work life experience demonstrating the ability to undertake study at the required level.
Standard English language requirements apply.
Don’t meet the entry requirements? We have numerous pathway programs to get you started. Contact our Future Student Advisors to learn about alternative entry options.
- 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
During this course you will be introduced to hospitality concepts, discover business and management principles and gain the knowledge, skills and experience of hospitality operations. You will have an opportunity for an exciting role in many areas of the hospitality industry and beyond.
Potential career paths include:
- Banquet or Functions Supervisor
- Front Office Supervisor
- Guest Relations Supervisor
- Restaurant Supervisor
Australian job snapshots
Data sourced from Australian Jobs 2023.
Role | Earnings | Employment change |
---|---|---|
Conference and Event Organisers | $60K to $74K | Down 12.6% |
Hotel and Motel Managers | $75K to $93K | Up 1.1% |
Hotel Service Managers | $60K to $74K | Up 23.6% |