Graduate Certificate
This course is designed for those already working or intending to work in the hospitality industry.
It is aimed at both graduates and professionals with some work experience but no formal university qualifications. The course focuses on developing a foundation of business and management principles, including the management of people and organisations, hospitality operations, marketing, and strategic planning.
Students are exposed to the relevant theory and knowledge in each area, and learning is consolidated through research and case study material in seminars, discussions and assigned project work.
Business acumen within a local and global context, combined within the context of the hospitality sector, will assist in delivering a strong career foundation for senior hospitality management.
This course has been accredited by ECU as an AQF Level 8 Graduate Certificate Award.
Admission requirements you'll need to meet for this course.
Academic admission requirements (Band 6) may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:
English competency requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:
Potential career opportunities exist for managers within a range of global hospitality enterprises, including the diverse areas of hotel facility and accommodation provision, restaurant, cafe and bar service, resorts and casinos, visitor attractions and theme parks, event operations, stadia and convention centres, catering companies and hospitality service organisations.
Possible future job titlesHotel Manager, Restaurant Manager, Hospitality Business Manager, Food & Beverage Manager, Front Office Manager, Resort Manager, Convention Centre Manager, Event Operations Manager, Hospitality Services Manager, Catering and Food Services Manager
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