Name: Associate Degree of Business (International Hotel and Resort Management)
Price: 66560 AUD

What is an Associate Degree in International Hotel and Resort Management?

An Associate Degree in International Hotel and Resort Management sets you up for a vibrant career managing global hotels and resorts. This course includes paid industry placements with international restaurant and hospitality organisations.

You will reside on-site for two six-month periods at our Leura campus in the Blue Mountains, deeply immersed in the practical aspects of hotel management. This degree can serve either as the first two years towards a bachelor’s degree or as a standalone qualification.

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Learning outcomes and Work-Integrated Learning

Lead high-performing global teams.
Develop a distinct personal leadership style.
Expert skills in applying various methods to consistently improve hotel operations.
Effective management of complex organisational changes and projects.
1,200 hours of paid industry placement.

World-leading hospitality education

BMIHMS ranks top 3 in Oceania in the QS World University Rankings for Hospitality and Leisure Management Schools.

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Study mode

On campus

Campus locations*

Blue Mountains

Student

Domestic

International

Course duration

2 years full time, 4 years part time

Start date

To be confirmed

Fee & scholarships

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This course is delivered by Torrens University Australia Ltd, ABN 99 154 937 005, RTO 41343, CRICOS 03389E T/A Blue Mountains International Hotel Management School

*For more details on international student study options.

Get placed at the world's top hotels

We offer paid industry placements with some of the most prestigious and dynamic organisations in Australia. 

Learn in a simulated hotel environment

Undergo an immersive, practical learning experience in our simulated hotel campus.

Guaranteed pathway entry

Successful completion will guarantee entry into our Bachelor of Business (International Hotel and Resort Management).

Get placed at the top hotels in the world as part of your course. Hear from BMIHMS students on their industry placement on stunning Hamilton Island.

Career opportunities

The Associate Degree of Business (International Hotel and Resort Management) prepares you to build a successful career across various sectors of the hospitality industry. The skills and experience you gain will unlock opportunities that can take you around the world in diverse management roles.

Potential career paths

Food and Beverage Supervisor
Average salary: $60,764 - $79,289
Business Development Manager
Average salary: $95,000 - $153,506
Guest Relations Manager
Average salary: $50,000 - $70,000

Hotel Management careers

Subjects and units

Delivered on campus, the Associate Degree of Business (International Hotel and Resort Management) comprises of 20 core subjects, including four industry placement subjects. Each subject requires 17 hours of practical learning and 14 hours of theoretical study per week. Assessments may include activity-based tasks or online quizzes, with no formal exams.

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Requirements

These eight core subjects must be completed. Additionally, you are required to complete one industry placement of up to 600 hours.

Core subjects

Business Academic Skills | BUS106BM

This subject introduces the skills needed to learn effectively in a business context. Topics covered include communication, information skills, reflection, critical thinking and analysis. Support will be provided over the course of the subject to help you gradually acquire the necessary skills for academic and professional development. You will be exposed to a wide range of business texts, scenarios, and environments, allowing you to develop your capacity to learn, think critically, communicate effectively, and act professionally.

Assessment Tasks: Report

Delivery Mode: On Campus, Online
Understanding People and Organisations | BUS107BM

The rapidly changing nature of work demands a set of personal skills to remain professionally competitive and resilient. This subject will support your ability to reflect, evaluate feedback, and implement techniques to support your self-development of these personal skills. You will be introduced to a range of cultural and social theories, emotional regulation theories, and self-management strategies to explore a deeper understanding for working better with others throughout your career. These theories and concepts will help you develop self-awareness as an essential foundation for your new learning journey and develop essential personal and professional ‘smart skills’ that will enable you to thrive in an increasingly complex and dynamic world of work.

Assessment Tasks: Infographic, Report

Delivery Mode: On Campus, Online
Food and Beverage Cost Control | HTL103BM

This subject is a practically oriented subject focused on developing knowledge of current food and beverage control practices in a hotel and resort restaurant context. Through applied training, augmented reality and theoretical classes, you will improve your awareness of kitchen and restaurant management including hygiene, work safe practices, ordering and stock control, budgets and rostering. During theory classes you will learn how to analyse a menu in order to manage revenue and cost control with a legal and sustainable focus.

Assessment Tasks: Test, Practical Assessment, Report

Delivery Mode: On Campus, Online
Introduction to the Accommodation Sector | HTL104BM

In this subject you will gain knowledge and awareness about the history, nature, size and scope of the global tourism industry, with particular focus on the accommodation sector. Learn about the diversity of the accommodation sector, ownership models, hotel departments and operational structures. In addition, you will use immersive technology to understand hotel facilities. The subject will also focus on contemporary issues and trends that shape the development of the sector.

Assessment Tasks: Infographic, Blog, Presentation

Delivery Mode: On Campus, Online
Guest Experience and Service Management | HOS103BM

To remain competitive, the accommodation sector needs to understand what their guests want and how to deliver a quality guest experience (rational and emotional) that goes beyond the product or service offering. You will be introduced to key concepts associated with managing service experiences in a highly competitive global accommodation sector. You will examine and apply ways to improve guest experiences and create positive emotions in guests. Additionally, you will analyse customer journey mapping techniques, strategies to manage and co-create guest experiences and metrics of quality, satisfaction, and loyalty.

Assessment Tasks: Blog entry, Strategy Analysis, Presentation

Delivery Mode: On Campus, Online
Financial Operations | BUS108BM

This subject prepares you to become a “people person who loves numbers and a numbers person who loves people”. You will be introduced to the language of money in real-world settings to help make better business decisions as future leaders in the accommodation sector. This subject has a practical approach, providing you with opportunities to make better business decisions through an understanding of financial performance and financial position. You will examine accommodation industry relevant financial leadership functions, such as financial statement analysis, budgeting, cost-volume-profit and sustainable performance evaluation.

Assessment Tasks: Test, Report

Delivery Mode: On Campus, Online
Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Exhibitions | HTL105BM

This subject introduces you to the Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, Exhibitions (MICE) sector. You will gain an appreciation of the size, scope and importance of key business events that may be hosted by hotels or resorts, and are a major source of revenue for catering, meetings and accommodation in hotels and resorts. You will analyse planning requirements for MICE, how to pitch for MICE business, and the impact of technology on MICE with an appreciation of sustainable outcomes.

Assessment Tasks: Infographic, Event Analysis, Presentation

Delivery Mode: On Campus, Online
Food and Beverage Operations and Service | HOS102BM

This is a practical based subject that introduces you to food and beverage operations appropriate to the accommodation sector. Through a series of workshops, you will gain experience and practice your skills in readiness for your placement in a range of food and beverage outlets. The key focus of this subject is to broaden your understanding of the operational aspects of food and beverage service, whilst giving you the opportunity to develop and apply theories, concepts and skills in a practical environment.

Assessment Tasks: Applied Practical, Video Report

Delivery Mode: On Campus, Online
Industry Placement I Part A | IPA101BM

Employment is an excellent opportunity for the student to develop knowledge, skills and abilities. The aim of Industry Placement is to introduce students to the work environment external from the school. Students are first prepared for Industry Placement by attending workshops on the preparation of recruitment and selection documentation and practice their interview skills (IPA201). Whilst on placement students are provided with opportunities to develop their career pathway and enhance their operational skills and knowledge. This subject further provides the opportunity for students to reflect upon the relationship between their academic studies and the workplace environment. Employment in to be undertaken at an approved facility within their chosen discipline (hotel, restaurant, event, hospitality environment).

Pre-requisites: HOS102BM Food and Beverage Operations & Service, HTL103BM Food and Beverage Cost Control + three (3) level 100 subjects

Assessment Tasks: Employment Contract, Report

Delivery Mode: On Campus
Industry Placement I Part B | IPB101BM

Industry Placement is a critical component of the Bachelor of Business International Hotel and Resort Management (BBUSIHRM) program. It is designed to expose you to a position within the hotel/hospitality industry. IPB101BM is the continuation of your IPA101BM Industry Placement with your approved employer. In this portion of your Industry Placement, you will further enhance industry skills and reflect on your personal and professional growth. Building on your experience in IPA101BM Industry Placement, you will now reflect on the SmartSkills needed to develop your career pathway. This subject further provides the opportunity for you to reflect upon the relationship between your learning experience and the workplace environment. The learning outcomes achieved at the completion of IPA101BM and IPB101BM will contribute towards supporting the theories and concepts delivered during your second-year subjects.

Pre-requisites: IPA101BM – Industry Placement 1 – Part A

Assessment Tasks: Portfolio, Proof of hours documentation

Delivery Mode: On Campus

Requirements

These eight core subjects must be completed. Additionally, you're required to complete one industry placement of up to 600 hours.

Core subjects

Business Law | BUS203BM

This subject introduces you to the basic principles of State and Commonwealth laws relating to tourism and hospitality industry, with international comparisons. Emphasis is placed on areas such as liability, risk identification and mitigation, resolution and legal problem solving. You will review and analyse contemporary real-world case studies, as highlighted in current news media and academic articles.

Assessment Tasks: Presentation, Report

Delivery Mode: On Campus, Online
Talent Management | BUS206BM

This subject provides a comprehensive introduction and overview of the theory and practice of Talent Management. You will discuss how Talent Management has become aligned with developing an organisational and workplace culture, goals and business competitiveness. You will also learn how it contributes to a range of desirable outcomes such as organisational performance, employee productivity, satisfaction and community well-being. You will explore ways in which leadership and strategic management styles influence the development of Talent Management philosophies and processes specifically with reference to the accommodation sector.

Assessment Tasks: Test, Poster, Presentation

Delivery Mode: On Campus, Online
Business Research | BUS207BM

Embarking on research is important for the justification of decision making in any business environment. This subject will develop your research practice skills to engage with relevant business stakeholders to make informed and beneficial business decisions. You will explore how primary and secondary research can be applied to address contemporary issues affecting the hospitality and tourism industry. A core component of the subject is the evaluation of research strategies used in the hospitality and tourism industry. Through this evaluation you will learn skills and practical tools to carry out the research process of collection, analysis, interpretation and presentation of research.

Assessment Tasks: Literature review, Research proposal, Presentation

Delivery Mode: On Campus, Online
Rooms Division 1 - Housekeeping | HTL203BM

Housekeeping is a key department in an accommodation facility. You will develop practical skills combined with theoretical knowledge of financial and managerial responsibilities to enable you to operate accommodation services successfully. This subject is a combination of both practical (applied) and theoretical learning. Classes will be delivered in online workshops or in hands on classes. You will demonstrate your Housekeeping Department skills and knowledge within the practicum laboratory or within a simulated environment.

Assessment Tasks: Practical Assessments, Presentation

Delivery Mode: On Campus, Online
Sales and Marketing | BUS208

This subject will equip you with the distinction between sales and marketing in a hotel and resort environment. Learning will be covered in key principles of sales and marketing including consumer decision-making principles, segmentation, pricing structures and distribution channels. You will gain an overview of a typical hotel and resort marketing structure and potential promotions.

Assessment Tasks: Poster, Presentation

Delivery Mode: On Campus, Online
Rooms Division 2 - Front Office | HTL204BM

Rooms Division 2: Front Office is a key contributor within any accommodation facility. Therefore, a thorough understanding of guests’ expectations and service delivery, to meet all levels of service, is of the utmost importance to ensuring business success while exceeding guest expectations. The subject engages you in all positions within Front Office and will further develop your understanding and application of interdepartmental relationships. You will obtain a thorough working knowledge of a Property Management System.

The subject incorporates knowledge of Front Office operations, financial and managerial responsibilities and customer service soft skills, including how to address guests’ complaints. You will be exploring how to use emotional intelligence (Smart Skills) to deliver an outstanding guest experience. Classes will be delivered in workshops and theory classes. You will demonstrate your Front Office Department skills and knowledge within the practicum laboratory or within a simulated environment.

Pre-requisite: HTL203BM Rooms Division: Housekeeping IPA201BM Industry Placement II Part A

Assessment Tasks: Practical Assessments, Report

Delivery Mode: On Campus
Environmental Sustainability for Hotels and Resorts | HTL205BM

The need to consider sustainability in the tourism and hospitality industry is a global policy priority with an urgent response required from the sector. However, the challenge for hotels and resorts is to balance stakeholders’ sustainability expectations with traditional business performance indicators.

This subject has been designed to equip you with the tools to practically adapt and apply sustainability principles to a range of current and emerging social and environmental challenges that confront the tourism and hospitality industry more broadly, while maintaining a particular focus on the hotel and resort sector.

You will explore the hotel and resort sector beyond its commercial role in the economy by investigating its potential to utilise frameworks and strategies to achieve pro-social and pro-environmental behaviour change to enable sustained positive outcomes for business, government and the community.

Assessment Tasks: Report, Infographic, Presentation

Delivery Mode: On Campus
Revenue Management | HTL206BM

In this subject, you will learn to identify and explore opportunities for revenue optimisation in different departments of the hotel. As a future leader in hotel management, revenue management will be important to develop lifelong skills in: forecasting, supply and demand, pricing, and customer psychology through an economic lens. You will critically explore various real-world perspectives on revenue management which will provide you with unique insights into the pricing decisions, with sales channels the hotel uses through sales and marketing strategies.
Industry Placement II Part A | IPA201BM

Employment is an excellent opportunity for the student to develop knowledge, skills and abilities. The aim of Industry Placement is to introduce students to the work environment external from the school. Students are first prepared for Industry Placement by attending workshops on the preparation of recruitment and selection documentation and practice their interview skills (IPA201).

Whilst on placement students are provided with opportunities to develop their career pathway and enhance their operational skills and knowledge. This subject further provides the opportunity for students to reflect upon the relationship between their academic studies and the workplace environment. Employment in to be undertaken at an approved facility within their chosen discipline (hotel, restaurant, event, hospitality environment).

Pre-requisite:

Bachelor of Business (International Event Management)
EVE201 Event Planning and Implementation
Bachelor of Business (International Hotel and Resort Management)
HTL201 Rooms Division Management
Bachelor of Business (International Restaurant and Catering Management)
RCM101 Introduction to the Restaurant and Catering Industries
RCM201 Advanced Beverage and Wine Knowledge
RCM202 Menu Planning and Engineering Bachelor of Business (Guest Experience Management)
HOS101 Food and Beverage Operations Management Students should have completed at least two out of the three subjects in their chosen specialisation before commencing IP201.
Plus IP101 for all of the above

Assessment Tasks: Report, Proof of hours documentation

Delivery Mode: On Campus, Work integrated learning activity
Industry Placement II Part B | IPB201BM

Employment is an excellent opportunity for you to develop knowledge, skills and abilities in your chosen discipline. The aim of Industry Placement is to introduce you to the work environment external from the school. This is the second part of the second placement within a Food and Beverage, or Rooms Division context in the hospitality environment across two consecutive terms (IPA201BM-IPB201BM). Whilst on placement you are provided with opportunities to develop your career pathway and enhance your operational skills and knowledge in Rooms Division or Food and Beverage. This subject further provides the opportunity for you to reflect upon the relationship between your academic studies and the workplace environment. Combine professional experience with your qualifications while undertaking an industry placement of 600 hours in total over two terms.

Pre-requisite:

Bachelor of Business (International Event Management)
EVE201 Event Planning and Implementation
Bachelor of Business (International Hotel and Resort Management)
HTL201 Rooms Division Management
Bachelor of Business (International Restaurant and Catering Management)
RCM101 Introduction to the Restaurant and Catering Industries
RCM201 Advanced Beverage and Wine Knowledge
RCM202 Menu Planning and Engineering
Bachelor of Business (Guest Experience Management)
HOS101 Food and Beverage Operations Management
Students should have completed at least two out of the three subjects in their chosen specialisation before commencing IP201.
Plus IP101 for all of the above

Assessment Tasks: Report, Proof of hours documentation

Delivery Mode: On Campus, Work integrated learning activity

International students must not enrol in more than one-third (33%) of online subjects over their course, and must study at least one face-to-face subject each study period. For more information, visit Study in Australia.

International students on a student visa are required to study full time (i.e. must complete a minimum of 1.0 EFTSL of study per year). For the latest information on study locations, please check the entry requirements flyer.

Study pathways

Torrens University offers undergraduate and postgraduate students flexible entry options and study pathways. Whether you prefer a full program or a modular approach, we can tailor your studies to your needs. Start your journey with an undergraduate diploma or bachelor’s degree, or advance your career with a postgraduate qualification.

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Undergraduate

Diploma of Business International Hotel and Resort Management

CRICOS 089927F

8 core subjects

On campus

1 year full time, 2 years part time

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Bachelor courses ( 2 options )
Associate Degree of Business International Hotel and Resort Management

CRICOS 089926G

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Bachelor of Business International Hotel and Resort Management

CRICOS 089925G

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Postgraduate

Master of International Hotel Management

CRICOS 089931K

11 core subjects

On campus

2 years full time, 4 years part time

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Industry partners and Work‑Integrated Learning

As a BMIHMS student, you will participate in industry placements with top-tier organisations in the restaurant, hospitality and tourism sectors across Australia and worldwide. This experience will allow you to learn directly from industry experts and form essential professional connections.

Gain professional experience

Complete 1,200 hours of relevant experience through our work placement program with one of our acclaimed industry partners.

You can source Work-Integrated Learning opportunities, including placements, through our Careers Connect database, all vetted for quality and relevance by Torrens University’s Learning Facilitators.

Entry details

Fees

Check the domestic course fee schedule for the cost of your course.

FEE-HELP

Eligible Australian students may choose to defer some, or all, of their tuition fees through FEE-HELP, a loan scheme repaid through the tax system based on income.

Learn more about fees and FEE-HELP

Scholarships

If you are truly passionate about hospitality, we want to hear from you. We have a variety of hospitality scholarships on offer to assist you in becoming a key part of the hospitality industry:

Admission criteria

Before you begin your application to study as a domestic student, check that you meet the requirements listed below.

Australian secondary school certificate, or equivalent;

OR

Successful completion of a Vocational qualification (AQF Level 4), or above;

OR

Successful completion of at least 0.25 EFTSL at AQF level 6, 0.5 EFTSL at AQF level 5 or above, or equivalent;

OR

A minimum of successful completion of Year 10 or equivalent (e.g. Certificate 3) AND a minimum of 3 years of full-time relevant, cognate work experience demonstrated by a resume.

OR

Minimum age of 21 AND successful completion of readiness assessment provided by the University.

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Guaranteed pathway and Recognition of Prior Learning

If you have already completed a qualification or gained skills through life or work experience, you may be able to credit this against your degree with us. Check information about Recognition of Prior Learning and Course Credit transfer. We also offer pathway opportunities to further your learning.

Learn more about study pathways

Fees

Check the international course fee schedule for the cost of your course. Onshore international students requiring a student visa should choose campus-based / blended options.

Fee payment

Course fees can be paid across three study periods. Each instalment to be paid before the beginning of the academic stage census date.

Scholarships

We want you to have the best possible chance to succeed, which is why we offer a range of financial scholarships to support our international students during their study journey.

Admission criteria

Before you begin your application to study as an international student, check that you meet the requirements listed below.

Australian Year 12 or equivalent AND be 18 years of age by the end of the first term;

Academic IELTS 6.0 or equivalent.

OR alternative entry requirements may be available. Alternative entry may include assessment and approval of prior study, or successful completion of a readiness assessment. Contact the International Admissions team for more information.

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Guaranteed pathway and Recognition of Prior Learning

If you have already completed a qualification or gained skills through life or work experience, you may be able to credit this against your degree with us. Check information about Recognition of Prior Learning and Course Credit transfer. We also offer pathway opportunities to further your learning.

Learn more about study pathways

Frequently asked questions

What are Torrens University Australia’s ATAR requirements for domestic students?

Torrens University Australia no longer considers ATAR (Australian Tertiary Admission Rank) as our primary entry requirement. We have removed ATAR as the key admissions criteria for applicants aiming to study at Torrens University Australia. We strongly believed an alternative to the ATAR system should be found, which more broadly assesses students, especially when soft skills are emerging as important employability attributes. So, students with a recent secondary school education are now considered for admission if they have a Year 12 (Australian secondary school) certificate. Exceptions may apply to some courses.
What if  I don’t meet the entry criteria for a degree?

Torrens University Australia has a range of application pathways to help you gain entry into our degrees based on different criteria.

To find out more, visit Study Pathways or contact our Future Student Advisors.
Am I eligible for FEE-HELP?
If you are a domestic student attending university or an approved higher education provider, you can get a FEE-HELP loan to pay all or part of your tuition fees.

You are eligible for FEE-HELP assistance for a unit of study (i.e. subject) if you:

Undertake study with an approved provider.

Meet the citizenship and residency requirements:

An Australian citizen or a New Zealand Special Category Visa holder who meets the long-term residency criteria and who will undertake, in Australia, at least one unit of study contributing to your course; OR

A permanent humanitarian visa holder who will be a resident in Australia for the duration of your unit; OR

Are a permanent visa holder who is undertaking bridging study for overseas-trained professionals, and will be a resident in Australia for the duration of the study.

Enrolled in an eligible unit of study by the census date for the unit.

Have not exceeded the FEE-HELP limit.

For full details, visit the Australian Government website Study Assist.

If you are still unsure, please contact our Future Student Advisors who can talk you through the information.

Can I get course credit for previous experience?

Yes, course credit is available for most courses upon application and academic approval (excluding Higher Degree by Research programs). 

If you have already completed a qualification or have relevant work experience, you may be eligible for credit towards your course. This credit can take the form of credit transfer, block credit or Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). Review our Course Credits page or chat to our Future Student Advisors.
What are Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and Credit Transfer (CT)? How do I apply?

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is an assessment process that recognises experience, previous study and qualifications, and other forms of informal and non-formal learning, to determine if you meet course requirements.

If you have relevant qualifications or experience, you may be eligible for credit towards your course and a reduction in tuition costs.

Please speak to our Future Student Advisors to discuss your prior learning experiences.

For more information, please visit Course credits.
How do I apply for a scholarship?

Torrens University has a wide range of scholarship options to support new, returning, international and Australian students. They all include a reduction in tuition fees, and some scholarships include a mentoring component with our industry partners.

Domestic students

When you speak to our Future Student Advisors, let them know you wish to be considered for a scholarship in your application form. They will show you how to apply for a scholarship.

International students

Please contact your Education Agent for further information. Alternatively, you can call us on 1300 575 803 or by email.

For more details, explore our range of scholarships.

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World-leading hospitality education

Career opportunities

Potential career paths

Subjects and units

Requirements

Core subjects

Requirements

Core subjects

Study pathways

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Diploma of Business International Hotel and Resort Management

Bachelor courses ( 2 options )

Associate Degree of Business International Hotel and Resort Management

Bachelor of Business International Hotel and Resort Management

Postgraduate

Master of International Hotel Management

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Gain professional experience

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Fees

FEE-HELP

Scholarships

Admission criteria

Guaranteed pathway and Recognition of Prior Learning

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Scholarships

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Guaranteed pathway and Recognition of Prior Learning

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