The Hotel School was founded in 1989 as an integral part of InterContinental Sydney with the vision of creating Australia’s best talent in Hospitality.
The Hotel School was founded in 1989 as an integral part of InterContinental Sydney with the vision of creating Australia’s best talent in Hospitality.From the outset, The Hotel School focused on developing future leaders who would also possess the practical skills required to operate a business.
The courses offered at the Hotel School focus on hotel operational skills, management practice in the tourism and hospitality industry and the skills needed for continued learning in a changing global business environment. Students develop into dedicated professionals with qualifications that are recognised and highly regarded internationally.
For over 30 years, it has been operating. The Hotel School has perfected education to prepare graduates to deliver World Class Hospitality.
This means students are prepared to live and work in a demanding and challenging globalised environment.
The Hotel School is a unique partnership between Southern Cross University, an Australian public university, and Mulpha Australia, a major investor in the hotel industry.
World Ranking
Academic ranking worldwide #34
Southern Cross University ranks at #34 in the 2019 Academic Rankings of World Universities in the area of Hospitality and Tourism Management.
Top 150 young universities
In the 2019 Times Higher Education World University Rankings, Southern Cross University is in the TOP 150 Young Universities, ranking #101 for universities under the age of 50 years old.
The 2019 Times Higher Education World University Rankings also places Southern Cross University in the:
- Top 300 for Life Sciences
- Top 400 for Psychology, Physical Sciences, Education, Business & Economics and Social Sciences.
#1 for overall international student support
In the 2018 International Student Barometer, Southern Cross University is #1 for overall international student support.
5 stars in Tourism and Hospitality
In the 2019 Good Universities Guide category Tourism, Hospitality, Personal Services, Sport and Recreation, Southern Cross University is ranked:
- #1 Educational Experience – 94.4%
- #1 for Learning Resources – 96.2%
- #1 for Graduate Employment – 77.8%
- #2 Teaching Quality – 86.6%
5 stars for overall student support and social equity
In the 2019 Good Universities Guide Southern Cross University achieved:
- 5 stars for student support
- 5 stars of social equity.
World standard or above in 23 key research areas
In the latest Excellence in Research for Australia report, Southern Cross University achieved outstanding ratings of ‘at world standard’ or above in 23 research fields. In 14 research fields the University was evaluated to the highest possible classification of ‘well above world standard’.
Internship Opportunities
The Hotel School offers students an opportunity to integrate theory with the practice and responsibility of the professional workplace through our internship program.
Internships are integrated into the Bachelor of Business in Hotel Management and Master of International Tourism and Hotel Management courses. They are a unique part of our degrees, designed to assist in working out which career pathway is best suited to you and to add valuable experience to your career. Internships may be undertaken within Australia or internationally. Students may gain experience in any sector of tourism and hospitality.
Benefits of internships:
Work in a high-level hospitality and tourism business
The Hotel School has connections to leading hotels, resorts, restaurants and other hospitality and tourism organisations that will help you take your classroom skills into the workplace.
Further develop skills learned in class or from past experience
The skills you develop in the classroom, as well as from other hospitality experience, will be invaluable as you’ll be able to hit the ground running in a professional hotel workplace.
Improve your personal skills
Time management, punctuality, personal presentation and organisation and communication skills are all vital to working in tourism and hospitality.
Experience and learn from different operational styles
Your experience will grow from every different work situation as you understand different management styles and systems.
Grow your network of industry contacts
Everyone you meet could be an invaluable contact as you progress through your career in the global tourism and hospitality industry.
Gain invaluable experience for your resume
Work experience is key to getting the job. Just like transferring your skills from the classroom to internships, your employers will expect you to know how to work and conduct yourself in a professional environment.
Mulpha Internships
A selection of Mulpha-owned properties located in Australia and Internationally offer opportunities to our students undertaking the Professional Hospitality Experience 6-month Internship program.
These Internships have been designed in consultation with these properties, and offer students:
- the opportunity to gain experience in 2-3 departments during the 6-month program,
- a dedicated workplace mentor,
- periodic progress meetings,
- observation of ‘behind-the-scenes’ management tasks,
- project work, and
- (in some locations) a dedicated space on-site for completing the academic requirements.
These properties host our students with the view to continued employment upon successful completion of their Internship program.
1. BACHELOR OF BUSINESS IN HOTEL MANAGEMENT
For over 30 years, The Hotel School has been Australia’s leading hotel management university. The Bachelor of Business in Hotel Management is a Southern Cross University degree which is the ideal starting point for anyone looking to make a career in hospitality-related businesses, focusing on management.
When you study the Bachelor of Business in Hotel Management at The Hotel School you will receive a comprehensive business degree which prepares you to excel in a global career. Thanks to our well -established connection with industry from the moment you enrol, you will immediately expand your professional network.
You will receive more than an education in the hotel industry, you will receive the foundation required to build a dynamic global career. Marketing and communications, human resources, finance and entrepreneurship are examples of some of our core subjects. Additionally, with the option to choose electives in diverse areas you have the flexibility to design a degree which suits your areas of interest.
2. DIPLOMA OF HOTEL MANAGEMENT
Diploma of Hotel Management is now available in a flexible fully online study mode.
Undertaking a Diploma is your chance to engage in a study pathway without committing yourself to a full three year degree. Whether you are a school leaver, already working in the hotel industry or looking to make a career change, this course will develop your skills and enhance your career prospects in a dynamic, global industry.
Delivered at The Hotel School, a unique partnership between Mulpha Australia and Southern Cross University. This course covers theory and practices within the industry, finance, management and communication as well as food, beverage and accommodation operations.
3. MASTER OF BUSINESS IN GLOBAL HOTEL LEADERSHIP
Developed in collaboration with AccorHotels, InterContinental Hotels Group and TFE Hotels 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 path.
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 those with an entrepreneurial spirit who want to operate their own business.
The Master of Business in Global Hotel Leadership is a Southern Cross University award that is specifically designed to meet the demands of the fastest growing industry in the world.
4. CERTIFICATE OF BUSINESS IN GLOBAL HOTEL LEADERSHIP
Graduate Certificate of Business in Global Hotel Leadership is now available in a flexible fully online study mode.
The Graduate Certificate of Business in Global Hotel Leadership provides the foundation in the Master of Business in Global Hotel Leadership. You will build upon your current business and hospitality experience and learn to work at a higher level of management on a global scale.
If you’re looking to advance your career, the Graduate Certificate in Global Hotel Leadership, a Southern Cross University degree delivered at The Hotel School, is an ideal way to boost your knowledge without committing to the full Master’s degree.
5. GRADUATE DIPLOMA OF BUSINESS IN GLOBAL HOTEL LEADERSHIP
The Graduate Diploma of Business in Global Hotel Leadership is an entry pathway into the Master of Business in Global Hotel Leadership. It provides an introduction to advanced study in contemporary leadership techniques as they apply to the global hotel and hospitality sectors.
The Graduate Diploma of Business in Global Hotel Leadership develops business applied skills to support graduates with their leadership careers in contemporary global hotel industries.
Through an industry-led, applied curriculum, students gain an understanding of relevant theories and concepts and allows them to connect with real world problems and issues through a range of authentic, industry-connected, assessment tasks. These assessments provide an applied context for students’ learning and a pathway for further learning. The curriculum is built on hotel leadership/management principles that enable students to study in their chosen career path within hotel organisations and their specialised departments. It is anticipated that students who successfully complete the Graduate Diploma will move into the Master of Business in Global Hotel Leadership where they will be exposed to a series of higher level, self-management approaches to learning within the hotel context.
6. INTERNATIONAL HOTEL & TOURISM MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
The Hotel School is proud to be partnering with HTMi Switzerland and AccorHotels to deliver an Australian industry program which is the first of its kind. HTMi Switzerland is among QS World Ranking’s Top 10 for Employer Reputation and ranked 17 for Hospitality and Leisure Management.
Available in the Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane campus locations it uniquely connects paid internships with AccorHotels and academic studies accredited by Southern Cross University. Upon completion of the iHTMP, students will be eligible to graduate with a Diploma in International Hotel and Tourism Management from HTMi Switzerland. Additionally, students will be eligible for entry into the Bachelor of Business in Hotel Management at The Hotel School with 18 months credit.
1. BACHELOR OF BUSINESS IN HOTEL MANAGEMENT
Application Process
- Qualification equivalent to an Australian Year 12 with the required entry grade, or relevant work experience
- English language proficiency comparable to Academic IELTS 6.0 with no band less than 5.5.
All applicants for The Hotel School are selected on their individual merit. You may be required to attend an interview.
2020 Course Fees (Anually): $3,450
2. DIPLOMA OF HOTEL MANAGEMENT
Application Process
- Qualification equivalent to an Australian Year 12 with the required entry grade, or relevant work experience
- Overall IELTS 5.5 with 5.5 in writing and no other band less than 5.0
2020 Course Fees (Annually): $3,450
3. MASTER OF BUSINESS IN GLOBAL HOTEL LEADERSHIP
Admission Requirements
- Completion of Australian Bachelor degree or equivalent
- English language proficiency comparable to Academic IELTS 6.5 with no band less than 6.0.
2020 Course Fees (Annually): $3,300
4. CERTIFICATE OF BUSINESS IN GLOBAL HOTEL LEADERSHIP
Admission Requirements
- Completion of Australian Bachelor degree or equivalent
- English language comparable to Academic IELTS 6.0 with no band less than 5.5
2020 Course Fees (Annually): $3,300
5. GRADUATE DIPLOMA OF BUSINESS IN GLOBAL HOTEL LEADERSHIP
Admission Requirements
- Completion of Australian Bachelor degree or equivalent
- English language comparable to Academic IELTS 6.0 with no band less than 5.5
2020 Course Fees (Annually): $3,300
6. INTERNATIONAL HOTEL & TOURISM MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
Admission Requirements
- English Language requirements: Overall IELTS 5.5 with 5.5 in writing and no other band less than 5.0
- Qualification equivalent to an Australian Year 12 with the required entry grade, or relevant work experience
2020 Course Fees (Annually): $15,000
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