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Southern Cross University (SCU)

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Master of Business in Global Hotel Leadership

  • Masters (Coursework)

Developed in collaboration with AccorHotels, InterContinental Hotel Group and TFE Hotel 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 progression.

Key details

Degree Type
Masters (Coursework)
Duration
2 years full-time, 4 years part-time
Course Code
1209230, 0101393, 0101393, 0101393
Study Mode
In person, Online
Intake Months
Mar, Jul, Oct
International Fees
$27,200 per year / $54,400 total

About this course

Developed in collaboration with AccorHotels, InterContinental Hotel Group and TFE Hotel 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 progression.

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 entrepreneurs who want to operate their own business.

The course includes an optional professional internship and is delivered through the University's Hotel School, a unique partnership with Mulpha Australia.

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

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.

Study locations

Sydney

Melbourne

Online

What you will learn

  • Apply critical thinking and intellectual independence in solving complex problems in a contemporary hotel context
  • Investigate, critically analyse, synthesise and interpret complex knowledge in the field of hotel and hospitality leadership
  • Justify and interpret theoretical propositions, methodologies, and professional decision making
  • Apply creative and strategic thinking to solve complex problems and be adaptive to new circumstances
  • Generate and evaluate complex ideas and concepts relating to hotel business operations
  • Demonstrate superior knowledge and understanding of ethical standards and professionalism
  • Evaluate and analyse issues with reference to professional ethical framework/s and sustainable practices that apply to hotel organisations
  • Act with integrity, responsibility and adaptability in professional practice
  • Contextualise advanced and integrated knowledge of recent developments in the global hotel context
  • Demonstrate advanced and integrated theoretical knowledge in the study of hotel leadership and management
  • Apply research principles and methods appropriate to the leading hotel businesses
  • Utilize independent and self-management skills, reflective practice, and a high level of information literacy skills for lifelong learning
  • Demonstrate expert judgement in planning and decision making
  • Plan and execute a capstone research-based project and/or piece of scholarship
  • Interpret, develop and communicate complex ideas clearly, coherently and effectively
  • Be self-aware and empathetic in professional practice
  • Demonstrate an understanding of team dynamics and reflect on ability to be 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.

Credit for prior study or work

Candidates who have completed a bachelor degree in a cognate field will be granted four (4) units of advanced standing from either the core or elective units of the schedule.

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