Course Information

Bachelor of Hospitality and Tourism Management

Effective from 01-JAN-2020 : Code K93

This course provides specific, industry-focused theoretical knowledge and practical skills for a career in the hospitality and tourism industries. It equips students with the essential knowledge, competencies and professional perspectives required by middle and senior levels of management in contemporary hospitality and/or tourism organisations. The course focuses on the application of key aspects of marketing, financial management, tourism planning and development, service management, food and beverage management, rooms division management, event management,special interest tourism, business research, ecotourism and strategic management for the tourism and hospitality industries. Students can further specialise and give their studies a stronger focus in various fields, such as event management, marketing, human resource management, and international business. The course also provides approved students (on application and subject to a selection process) with the opportunity to apply for an internship placement with a leading hospitality and/or tourism business.

Disclaimer

This course information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester. In particular please check the course requirements and the unit and unit set offerings, as these differ according to course delivery location.

Practicum Option

The ECU Business Placement program provide students with a unique opportunity to gain valuable real-world experience in a public, private or not-for-profit organisation. They enable students to gain relevant work experience, allowing them to develop professional networks, practice applying theory learned during their degree, develop skills and capabilities required to succeed in their chosen profession, and gain a better understanding of the nature of employment and professional conduct in their chosen industry

Duty of care

A police clearance may be required in some circumstances.

Attendance requirements

The work placement program comprises 100 hours of work experience during the academic semester. Programs can be completed in all discipline areas, as well as general business opportunities.

Application process

The Business Practicum unit is by application only. Students are required to submit a current resume, a statement addressing their suitability, and attend an interview.

Course Learning Outcomes

  1. Apply broad and coherent knowledge to a range of business situations, incorporating international/global/cultural perspectives.
  2. Access, analyse and critically evaluate relevant information to solve challenging business problems systematically.
  3. Communicate business knowledge, concepts and advice persuasively and clearly in both written and oral formats, using relevant technology.
  4. Collaborate effectively in team settings to produce measurable outcomes.
  5. Generate creative ideas for business innovations that respond to opportunities and constant change.
  6. Reflect on feedback and critique one’s own performance in order to identify and plan opportunities for development.
  7. Value professional behaviours and/or personal citizenship that reflect an appreciation of the interrelationship between business ethics and corporate social responsibility.

Professional Recognition

Majors

One or more of the majors in this course is externally recognised when studied within this course. Refer to the major for more information.

Admission requirements

Admission requirement (Band 3)

All applicants must meet the academic admission requirements for this course. The indicative or guaranteed ATAR is as published (where applicable) or academic admission requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:

  • AQF Cert IV;
  • Successfully completed 0.25 EFTSL of study at bachelor level or higher at an Australian higher education provider (or equivalent);
  • Special Tertiary Admissions Test;
  • University Preparation Course;
  • Indigenous University Orientation Course;
  • Aboriginal University Readiness Assessment; or
  • Experience Based Entry Scheme.

English Language requirement (Band 3)

English competency requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:

  • Year 12 English ATAR/English Literature ATAR grade C or better or equivalent;
  • Special Tertiary Admissions Test;
  • IELTS Academic Overall band minimum score of 6.0 (no individual band less than 6.0);
  • Successfully completed 1.0 EFTSL of study at bachelor level or higher in the UK, Ireland, USA, NZ or Canada;
  • University Preparation Course;
  • Indigenous University Orientation Course;
  • Aboriginal University Readiness Assessment;
  • AQF Diploma, Advanced Diploma or Associate Degree;
  • Successfully completed 0.375 EFTSL of study at bachelor level or higher at an Australian higher education provider (or equivalent); or
  • Other tests, courses or programs as defined in the Admissions Policy.

Course Duration

  • Full Time: 3 Years
  • Part Time: 6 Years

Course Delivery

  • Joondalup: Full Time, Part Time

Course Coordinator

Dr Gregory Brian WILLSON

Course Structure

Students are required to complete 16 Core Units. This will be supported by an 8-unit supplementary program, comprising of a Major, or a Minor plus Elective units, or two Minors, or 8 Elective units.

Year 1
Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
SBL1600 *Business Identity and Protocols15
HOS2500Food Service Management15
TSM2111Introduction to Hospitality and Tourism15
MKT1600Marketing Principles & Practices15
HOS2325Managing the Service Experience15
HOS2110Food and Beverage Management15
Unit from Supplementary Programx 230
Year 2
Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
HOS2220Rooms-Division Management15
TSM2202Introduction to Event Management15
TSM2105Tourism Planning and Development15
TSM3109Special Interest Tourism15
HOS3211Management of Hospitality Finance15
Unit from Supplementary Programx 230
Plus 1 unit from:
MAN2145 ^Human Resource Management15
TSM3104 ^Cruise Ship Tourism15
BUS3700 ^Business Study Tour15

Or an alternative unit with Course Coordinator approval.

Year 3
Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
BUS3100Business Research Practices15
HOS3100Hospitality and Tourism Management15
TSM3107Ecotourism15
Unit from Supplementary Programx 460
Plus 1 unit from:
FBL3501 ^Business Practicum15
SBL3500 ^Integrated Business Application15

Note: Enrolment into FBL3501 or BUS3700 is by application only. Units are not offered every Semester.

**Internship Minor (MIBIOR) – Selected students (by application only) may enrol concurrently in FBL3400 Business Internship 1 and FBL3500 Business Internship 2 in their Year 3 (Semester 1) section of the course. Students who enrol in the Internship Minor (FBL3400/FBL3500 = 60 credit points) will complete an elective unit instead of SBL3500 or FBL3501.

^ Core Option
* Students will be assessed to see if they have achieved the ECU minimum standard of English language proficiency in this unit. Students who don't meet the minimum standard will be provided with appropriate English language support and development.

Unit sets that can be studied as part of this course

One or more of the majors in this course is externally recognised when studied within this course. Refer to the major for more information.


Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)

For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.

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