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Bachelor of Hospitality Management

Course Code BHM23

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Duration
  • Part Time
  • 6 years
  • Full Time
  • 3 years
Delivery
  • On Campus
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  • Glen Waverley

This course is not available for International Students

Overview

Holmesglen's Bachelor of Hospitality Management is a comprehensive three-year degree designed to equip you with essential operational and management skills for the global hospitality industry. You'll gain hands-on experience and professional insight, preparing for leadership roles across various sectors. Graduates emerge as innovative, adaptable professionals, ready to lead and contribute to a dynamic, inclusive industry. Perfect for those pursuing a rewarding career in hospitality.

Career Opportunities

  • Self-employed in restaurants, cafes, and catering operations
  • Hotel Operations roles in Front Office, Food & Beverage
  • Restaurant supervisor or manager
  • Food and Beverage manager
  • Function centre supervisor or manager
  • Hotel and Motel management roles
  • Rooms Division supervisor or manager
  • Human Resource Coordinator and Manager
  • Revenue Analyst

Pathway to further studies

  • Masters or other post-graduate qualifications
  • Graduate management programs for large hotels chains

Studying the Bachelor of Hospitality Management at Holmesglen

Holmesglen’s Bachelor of Hospitality Management offers a blend of practical learning and academic excellence, preparing you for a successful career in the global hospitality industry. Throughout the course, you’ll engage in hands-on activities in state-of-the-art facilities, gaining real-world experience in a supportive environment. <p>Our dedicated teachers are industry experts who provide personalised guidance to ensure you reach your full potential. You’ll benefit from small class sizes, fostering close connections with both peers and teachers. Holmesglen’s strong industry ties offer valuable networking opportunities and career pathways. With a focus on practical skills and professional development, this course equips you with the knowledge and confidence to excel in hospitality management, ensuring you're job-ready upon graduation.

Entry Requirements

To be eligible, students must be at least 17 years of age.<p><strong>Recent Secondary Education (within the past two years)</strong><br>An applicant may be admitted to the course after successfully completing VCE (or equivalent) in which they have successfully completed one of the following: <br>• Units 3 and 4 in English other than EAL with a study score of at least 25. <br>• English as an Additional Language (EAL) with a study score of at least 30. <br>ATAR will be considered as part of selection considerations.<p><strong>Vocational Education and Training (VET) Study</strong><br>Completion of an Australian Diploma or Advanced Diploma (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline from any Australian Registered Training Organization will be considered.<p><strong>Higher Education Study</strong><br>Applicant’s entire academic record will be considered as part of selection considerations. Full or partial completion of a Bachelor degree level qualification may satisfy course academic pre-requisites.<p><strong>Work and Life Experience</strong><br>Applicants who left secondary school more than two years ago and have not undertaken approved prior study or informal learning may demonstrate the equivalence of admission requirements through a combination of factors such as professional experience, community involvement or non-formal tertiary education preparation programs.<p><strong>Supplementary Application Form</strong> <br>The <a href="https://www.holmesglen.edu.au/content/dam/holmesglen/pdf/higher-education/supplementary-form/BHM16_Direct-Supplementary-Form.pdf/"><strong>Supplementary Application Form</strong></a> is used to identify entry options into the Bachelor of Hospitality Management. Applicants have the opportunity to include information about previous studies and work experience. <p>For applicants with no prior hospitality industry or educational experience, the form will be used as the sole basis of information (along with ATAR if relevant), with a follow-up interview generally not required. However, if an applicant would like the opportunity to be interviewed, a request can be made through the contact details included on the Supplementary Application form.

Advanced standing

You may be able to reduce the number of units to be studied in your chosen course by measuring skills acquired through work, life experiences or qualifications obtained from formal studies or training. Read more about gaining advanced standing and credits.

Course Structure

Timetable

<strong>Major studies</strong><br>The course consists of 20 core subjects and 4 electives covering managing, operating, designing, and leading organisations in the hospitality sector.<p><strong>Managing Hospitality Organisations:</strong><br>Principles of Hospitality Management, Knowledge Management, Human Resource Management, Strategic Management,<p><strong>The Business of Hospitality:</strong><br>Services Marketing, Interpret and Communicate Financial Information, Compliance and Risk<p><strong>Designing and leading the Hospitality Experience:</strong><br>Entrepreneurial Leadership, Applied Hospitality Design<p><strong>Work placements/Internships</strong><br>All students complete a 90 hour work based placement in their final year and have the opportunity to choose a double credit point internship elective which requires a minimum of 270 placement hours.
Unit code Unit name Credit points
BHE101 Academic and Professional Communications 6
BHM115 Principles of Hospitality Management 6
BHM116 Hospitality Service Coordination 6
BHM111 Introduction to Professional Practice 6
BHM114 Hospitality Business Law 6
BHM113 Food and Drink Knowledge 6
BHM112 Management in the Experience Economy 6
BHM117 Sustaining Business Relationships 6
Unit code Unit name Credit points
BHM222 Interpreting and Communicating Financial Information 6
BHM223 Services Marketing 6
BHM211 Talent and Culture 6
BHM224 Compliance and Risk Management in Hospitality 6
BHM212 Hospitality Professional Practice Preparation 6
BHM213 Knowledge Management for the Digital Hospitality World 6
Unit code Unit name Credit points
BHM317 Hospitality Professional Practice 6
BHM318 Entrepreneurial Leadership 6
BHM319 Applied Hospitality Design 6
BHM321 Strategic Management 6
BHM320 Contemporary Hospitality Issues 6
BHM316 People and Planet 6
Unit code Unit name Credit points
BHM322 Customer Relationship Management 6
BHM221 Delivering the Accommodation Experience 6
BHM220 Ecosystems of Hospitality 6
BHM225 Event Management 6
BHM216 Food and Drink Tourism 6
BHM214 Hospitality Procurement and Supply 6
BHM324 Hospitality Professional Practice Internship 12
BHM217 Industry Project 6
BHM323 Project Management in Hospitality 6
BHM215 Revenue Management 6
BHM219 Social Media for Hospitality 6
BHM218 The Visitor Economy 6

Assessment

Assessments are designed to provide learners with opportunities to demonstrate they have attained the required skills and knowledge using a range of practically based activities and tasks, as required by recognised standards.<p>For details of credit points, learning outcomes, weekly contact hours, assessments, pre-requisites and co-requisites, <a href="https://www.holmesglen.edu.au/content/dam/holmesglen/pdf/higher-education/curriculum-map/BHM23_Curriculum_Map.pdf">download the Bachelor of Hospitality Management summary (PDF-110kb)</a>.<p>For details on the profile of students undertaking this course, <a href="https://www.holmesglen.edu.au/content/dam/holmesglen/pdf/higher-education/student-addmissions/BHM_Student-admissions-profile.pdf">download the Bachelor of Hospitality Management student profile (PDF-136kb)</a>.<p>For details on ATAR-based offers, <a href="https://www.holmesglen.edu.au/content/dam/holmesglen/pdf/higher-education/atar/BHM_ATAR.pdf">download the 2025 ATAR-based Offers for the Bachelor of Hospitality Management (PDF - 131kb)</a>.<p>For details of fees per unit, <a href="https://www.holmesglen.edu.au/content/dam/holmesglen/pdf/higher-education/tuition-fee/BHM_Individual_subject_fees_Local.pdf">Bachelor of Hospitality Management - Full fee 2025 (PDF-117kb) </a>.

How to apply

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Recruitment

Holmesglen may engage third parties to recruit students on behalf of the institute. Third party recruiters receive a commission and this will not impact on your fees.

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Outcomes

Qualification and Recognition

On completion, you will receive the Bachelor of Hospitality Management.

Industry Connections

Fees

Tuition fees GST exempt Cost
Full Fee $17,250 Per Year
Mandatory Non-Tuition Fees Cost

Higher Education Loans Program (HELP) is available to eligible students to pay for tuition fees for this course. <a href="https://holmesglen.edu.au/study-with-us/scholarships-and-financial-aid/higher-education-loans" title="Loans for higher education">Read more about HELP</a>. <a href="https://holmesglen.edu.au/current-students/course-resources/fees-and-payments/how-to-pay-for-your-course.html" title="How to pay for your course">Find out more about paying for your course</a>. Mandatory materials and activities fees, and additional course costs are not covered by HELP Loans.

 

All fees are indicative only. Holmesglen reviews its tuition fees and charges annually. You will be required to pay the current fee that applies from the beginning of the next study period.

Additional Course Cost

Total additional costs for 3-year degree: $2,000 (approx). <br> <br>As an applied degree, the Bachelor of Hospitality Management is focused on immersing you in a variety of valuable industry experiences. These support and add value to your learning in the classroom, and form the basis for assessments in many units. The exact details and cost will vary each semester according to the units you are enrolled in, but will include industry-related activities, excursions and study tours. Annual overnight trips to our regional campus "Holmesglen At Eildon" are included. You will only ever pay additional costs where Holmesglen is required to pay a third party - many industry engagement experiences are provided without charge.

Tuition Assurance Requirements

Under the Higher Education Support Act 2003, Holmesglen Institute must meet tuition assurance requirements for persons, other than overseas students, who are enrolled in the higher education courses we offer in the event we cease to provide a course of study in which a student is enrolled.

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