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Diploma of Hospitality Management

This diploma focuses on the management side of hospitality.

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How long it takes
1 year
full time
Level
Diploma
University
How you can study
Online or on campus
Taught by
2 providers
NSW, QLD

Is this course right for you?

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

Before you start

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

Diploma or Bachelor?

The Bachelor of Hospitality Management is the higher level qualification. The Diploma of Hospitality Management is the lower of the two.

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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.

  • Amusement Centre Manager

    Amusement centre managers run the day-to-day operation of arcades, indoor play centres and family entertainment venues, keeping the games working, the staff rostered and the customers safe.

    Median pay$71,800 (estimate)

  • Barista

    Baristas make the espresso and milk drinks a cafe sells, working the machine and serving customers from the same counter.

    Median pay$78,000

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 2 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 Diploma of Hospitality Management.

  • Rostering and workforce management
  • Budgeting
  • Hospitality marketing
  • Customer service
  • Team supervision

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. Do the units count towards a higher qualification if I go on to study further?

Questions people ask

Who is this qualification for?

This qualification sits at diploma level and prepares you for work in hospitality management. It suits people who want to move into running or overseeing hospitality operations.

Do I need experience or other qualifications first?

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

How is it different from Bachelor of Hospitality Management?

The Bachelor of Hospitality Management is the higher level qualification. The Diploma of Hospitality Management is the lower of the two.

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