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Southern Cross University (SCU)

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Graduate Diploma of Business in Global Hotel Leadership

  • Graduate Diploma

The Graduate Diploma of Business in Global Hotel Leadership provides an introduction to advanced study in contemporary leadership techniques as they apply to the global hotel and hospitality sectors.

Key details

Degree Type
Graduate Diploma
Duration
1 year full-time, 2 years part-time
Course Code
1108430, 0101394, 0101394, 0101394
Study Mode
In person, Online
Intake Months
Mar, Jul, Oct
International Fees
$27,200 per year / $27,200 total

About this course

The Graduate Diploma of Business in Global Hotel Leadership provides an introduction to advanced study in contemporary leadership techniques as they apply to the global hotel and hospitality sectors.

Delivered at The Hotel School, Southern Cross University's unique partnership with Mulpha Australia, this course develops applied business skills to support graduates progress their leadership careers in contemporary global hotel industries. Graduates will be prepared to succeed in a middle management role across a range of hotel and hospitality settings.

This course is also available online -a prefect option for independent learners who are working in the industry.

The curriculum is built on hotel leadership/management principles. Students who successfully complete the Graduate Diploma may choose to progress to the Master of Business in Global Hotel Leadership where they will be exposed to a series of higher-level self-management approaches to learning.

Southern Cross University was rated in the world's top 75 universities in tourism and hospitality management by the 2020 Academic Ranking of World Universities. Graduates enjoy excellent prospects -95 per cent are employed before or shortly after graduation (The Hotel School Graduate Outcomes Survey).

Study locations

Sydney

Melbourne

Online

What you will learn

  • Apply critical thinking and intellectual independence to investigate problems in a contemporary hotel context.
  • Investigate, critically analyse, interpret knowledge in the field of hotel and hospitality leadership
  • Apply creative thinking to solve problems that require adapting to new situations and changing circumstances.
  • Generate ideas and concepts relating to hotel business operations
  • Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of ethical standards and professionalism that apply in a hotel industry context
  • Apply professional ethical frameworks and sustainable practices to hotel organisations
  • Contextualise knowledge of recent developments in the global hotel context
  • Demonstrate integrated theoretical knowledge in the study of hotel leadership and management and apply these principles in professional contexts
  • Reflect on and regulate learning and research, with personal autonomy and accountability, using well-developed information literacy skills.
  • Demonstrate judgement in planning and decision making
  • Develop and communicate ideas clearly, coherently and effectively to others in the field and to broader audiences
  • Demonstrate self-awareness and apply empathy in professional practice.
  • Demonstrate an understanding of team dynamics and reflect and improve on becoming an effective member of a team and/or community of practice.
  • Practice sensitivity and respect for cultural diversity and the relationship between people, in a range of professional and community contexts
  • Be aware of importance of culture and diversity within the global hotel industry

Career pathways

Graduates will be able to advance their careers in a range of organisations within the business and tourism sectors including: hospitality outlets, hotels, events and conferences, cruise ships, airlines, casinos, clubs and any other business.

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Business & Management courses at Southern Cross University (SCU).
84.4%
Overall satisfaction
82.8%
Skill scale
70.6%
Teaching scale
87.9%
Employed full-time
$116k
Average salary