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Bachelor of Hospitality Management

This degree prepares people to manage hotels, restaurants and other hospitality businesses.

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How long it takes
3 years
full time
Level
Bachelor degree
University
How you can study
On campus
Includes a work placement
Taught by
5 providers
NSW, VIC, WA

Is this course right for you?

What the Bachelor of Hospitality Management asks of you, and what you might want to check first.

It helps to have

  • an interest in how hospitality businesses run
  • a friendly and helpful attitude to customers
  • good communication skills with people of different backgrounds
  • an eye for detail in service and planning

Before you start

Each provider sets its own entry requirements, so check the ones you are considering.

Bachelor or Diploma?

The Bachelor of Hospitality Management is the higher level qualification. The Diploma of Hospitality Management sits at diploma level.

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Where this course can take you

No job needs this course on its own, but it can help with the work below.

Jobs a degree can help with

None of these jobs needs a set qualification.

  • Cafe Manager

    Cafe managers run the day-to-day trade of a cafe or coffee shop, overseeing the roster, the stock and the service that keeps customers coming back.

    Median pay$85,500

  • Catering Manager

    Catering managers plan and run the food and service for events and venues, working to a client's budget, guest numbers and deadline.

    Median pay$65,800 (estimate)

  • Hotel Manager

    Hotel managers run the day-to-day operations of a property, from the front desk and housekeeping to food, beverage and maintenance, with the profit and loss in their hands.

    Median pay$95,000

  • Restaurant Manager

    A restaurant manager runs the day-to-day business of a dining venue, from service on the floor to the rosters, stock and budgets behind it.

    Median pay$85,500

Pay is the median for everyone in the job, and “In demand” means the job is on the national shortage list. Pay marked as an estimate is our own analysis, not a published figure.

Where you can study this course

There are 5 places you can study this course. When you compare them, check they teach it the way you want to study, how far you'd be from a campus, what it will cost you and what past students say about the teaching and support. They're listed by how often people search for them, and none of them pays to be here or to move up.

What you’ll learn

The main topics covered in the Bachelor of Hospitality Management.

  • Hospitality operations
  • Service management
  • Leadership and people management
  • Hospitality finance and revenue
  • Work integrated learning

Questions to ask before you enrol

Providers run this course differently, so the answers change from one to the next.

  1. When is the next intake, and how many are there each year?
  2. What is the total cost, including materials, checks and any placement costs?
  3. Can I study part time or online, and how does that change the length?
  4. Who arranges the work placement, and how many hours does it involve?
  5. Do the units count towards a higher qualification if I go on to study further?

Questions people ask

Do I need experience or other qualifications first?

Entry requirements are set by each provider, so check with the provider you choose.

How is it different from Diploma of Hospitality Management?

The Bachelor of Hospitality Management is the higher level qualification. The Diploma of Hospitality Management sits at diploma level.

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