Name: Bachelor of Business (International Hotel and Resort Management)
Price: 99840 AUD

What is a Bachelor of International Hotel Management?

A Bachelor of Business in International Hotel Management equips you with the skills for a global career in hotel management. You’ll gain immersive practical learning in a simulated hotel environment at our residential campus, along with valuable networking opportunities with leading hotel brands.

You will begin your studies with a 12-week immersive trimester at our Leura campus, where you’ll experience all aspects of hotel operations before continuing at our Surry Hills campus. In addition, you’ll complete 720 hours of paid industry placement, gaining real-world experience with leading hospitality organisations. The course also focuses on foundations and professional practice, as well as hotel leadership, with a business management emphasis that prepares you to step confidently into management roles in the global hospitality industry.

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Learning outcomes and Work-Integrated Learning

Hands-on industry experience through paid placement opportunities.
Advanced practical skills gained at our hotel-simulated campus to accelerate your career progression.
Comprehensive understanding of hotel operations, including housekeeping, front office, kitchen and bar.
Confident management of business functions, including marketing and finance.
720 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.

Graduate with confidence

96% of BMIHMS graduates are employed full time within six months.
(Kantar, 2024–2025)

Real-world pathways, real career outcomes

9 in 10 BMIHMS graduates work in their field.
(Kantar, 2024–2025)

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Study mode

On campus

Campus locations*

Blue Mountains, Sydney

Student

Domestic

International

Course duration

3 years full time, 6 years part time

Start date

16 Feb 2026

01 Jun 2026

14 Sep 2026

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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.

Work at the world's top hotels

We help source and promote opportunities from the industry

Get globally recognised qualifications

BMIHMS ranks top 3 in Oceania in the QS World University Rankings for Hospitality and Leisure Management Schools (2024-2025).

Learn in a simulated hotel environment

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

Meet Jessica James, Hotel Manager at Novotel and Mercure Singapore on Stevens.

Career opportunities

As a graduate of the Bachelor of Business (International Hotel Management), you will be equipped to navigate and lead within the global hospitality industry. This degree opens doors to management roles across diverse sectors. Your comprehensive training will set you apart and position you for success in this field.

Potential career paths

Resort Manager
Average salary: $120,000–$170,000
Front Office Manager
Average salary: $118,979–$169,450
Guest Relations Manager
Average salary: $117,000–$160,504
Property Manager
Average salary: $120,979–$169,450

Hotel Management careers

Subjects and units

Delivered on campus, the Bachelor of Business (International Hotel Management) comprises 24 core subjects, including four industry placement subjects. Each subject involves 10 hours of study per week, comprising three hours of facilitated study and seven hours self-directed study. As part of these, students complete 720 hours of industry placement through core subjects IND102BM, IND103BM, IND202BM and IND203BM. Assessments may include essays, reports, presentations, case studies, reflective journals and applied training, with no formal exams.

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Requirements

These eight core subjects must be completed, including two industry placement subjects (IND102BM and IND103BM).

Core subjects

Immersive Practical: Hospitable Skills for Hotel Professionals | HTL106BM

How can you wow customers? In this subject, you will develop skills to create memorable customer experiences through advanced interpersonal communication, emotional competencies, professional etiquette, and hospitable mindset. You will gain abilities that enable you to adapt to new situations, think critically, and make informed decisions.
Immersive Practical: Kitchen and Housekeeping Operations Management | HTL107BM

How can back-of-house teams create foundations for unforgettable guest experiences? In this subject, you will develop the ability to deliver core operational functions of the Housekeeping and Kitchen departments in hospitality settings. You will apply established procedures in housekeeping and kitchen operations to support effective service delivery and guest satisfaction.
Immersive Practical: Food and Beverage and Front Office Operations Management | HTL108BM

How can small service moments create lasting guest impressions? In this subject, you will develop the technical and procedural skills required to deliver effective guest-facing services in hotel environments. You will focus on the practical application of service protocols, front office systems, point-of-sale operations, reservation procedures, check-in/check-out processes, and food and beverage service techniques. You will also explore how seamless guest experiences depend on coordination with back-of-house functions and shared service strategies across the operation.
Understanding People and Organisations | BUS109BM

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.
Introduction to the Accommodation Sector | HTL109BM

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.
Guest Experience and Service Management | HTL110BM

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.
Industry Placement Part A| IND102BM

Industry Placement is a critical component of the Bachelor of Business (IHM) program. The aim of Industry Placement is to introduce you to the work environment. It is designed to expose you to a position in the hotel/hospitality industry. You are first prepared for Industry Placement by attending workshops on the preparation of recruitment and selection documentation and practice your interview skills. You will be required to complete IND102BM and IND103BM, concurrently. Your placement needs to be with an approved employer in the hotel/hospitality industry. Whilst on placement you are provided with opportunities to further develop interpersonal skills through the SmartSkills Framework (SSF), your career pathway and enhance your operational skills and knowledge. This subject further provides the opportunity for you to begin to reflect upon the relationship between your academic studies and the workplace environment.
Industry Placement Part B| IND103BM

Industry Placement is a critical component of the Bachelor of Business International Hotel Management (BBUSIHM) program. It is designed to expose you to a position within the hotel/hospitality industry.

IND103BM is the continuation of your IND102BM 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 IND102BM 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 IND102BM and IND103BM will contribute towards supporting the theories and concepts delivered during your second-year subjects.

Requirements

These eight core subjects must be completed, including two industry placement subjects (IND202BM and IND203BM).

Core subjects

Sales and Marketing | BUS209BM

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.
Financial Operations | BUS210BM

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.
Talent Management | BUS211BM

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.
Business Law and Risk Management | BUS212BM

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.
Food, Beverage and Rooms Management Theory | HTL207BM

The successful management of operations across the food and beverage and rooms division departments of hotels and resort is critical to the success of any hospitality business. You will acquire the skills to effectively control the financial and managerial aspects of hotel and resort operations.
Environmental Sustainability for Hotels and Resorts | HTL208BM

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.
Industry Placement Part C| IND202BM

In this subject, you will focus on the practical experience in the hotel sector. You will outline and reflect on the different aspects of hotel management, including customer service, hotel operations, teamwork and your overall performance during the placement. With a focus on identifying your career goals, you will incorporate the Smart Skills Framework to determine competency requirements and development opportunities, teamwork and communication, and the practical application of industry knowledge in the international hotel sector.
Industry Placement Part D| IND203BM

In this subject you will reflect on your industry placement experiences and the development of employability skills. With a focus on Smart Skills Framework self-reflection, you will justify the employability skills and identification of areas for ongoing development, you have chosen based on your career aspirations.

Requirements

These eight core subjects must be completed.

Core subjects

Revenue Management | HTL307BM

Hotel Revenue Management Process depends on economic and market factors, business strategy and customer psychology. Each of these perspectives provides unique insights into the pricing decisions and sales and marketing strategies and what sales channels the hotel uses. You will learn to identify and explore opportunities for revenue optimisation in different departments of the hotel. You will be able to integrate your knowledge with the remaining components of the marketing mix, and evaluate its effectiveness in achieving organisational objectives.
Hoteliers and Destination Management | HTL308BM

Hotels and resorts do not operate in a vacuum. They are situated in a specific destination. They may be located in a city or rural region, on an island, a wealthy or developing economy. This subject integrates learnings from your study thus far into a sophisticated understanding of your role as a hotelier within a destination. How do you collaborate with other hospitality service providers, government organisations and the community to ensure ethical operations, with local backward linkages, respect for local culture and inclusion in the workforce, as well as to protect and enhance the local environment? Sustainability considerations for people, place and profit are explored, utilising multiple case studies and with reference to the United Nations Sustainability Development Goals (SDGs).
Entrepreneurship & Innovations | BUS309BM

This subject introduces you to theories of entrepreneurship, value creation and innovation. Hospitality is a highly competitive industry that seeks new ways to achieve efficient performance and unique personalised customer experiences. Value creation through innovation in business is important because it has the capacity to positively transform the hospitality industry. You will collaborate in a small team to develop and pitch a feasible business case proposal for investment or approval.
Ethics in Decision Making | BUS310BM

This subject reviews specific ethical frameworks for making decisions in complex situations, with particular reference to hotels and resorts. You will connect with themes you have been introduced to, such as broad aspects of sustainable development, corporate responsibility, stakeholder thinking, corporate governance and accountability for diverse stakeholders - employees, guests, community as well as the environment. How do organisations measure the impact of their decisions and how do they make decisions that aim to minimise adverse impacts of their operations on their stakeholders and local communities? You will engage in reflection of contemporary case studies and group debate as you explore ethical dilemmas in the hotel and resort industry.
Hotel and Resort Design | HTL309BM

Hotel and Resort Design looks at the feasibility process in relation to concept development, planning and design for accommodation. The subject considers design from inception to completion, sustainable design practices and the impact of design on all aspects of the operation’s management. In the first 5 weeks you will consider feasibility, then move into facilities (now that we have the information we need to make the decision).
Strategic Hotel Management | BUS311BM

Strategic planning is an organisation’s process of defining its strategy or direction and making decisions on allocating its resources accordingly. You will examine the total enterprise, the industry, and the competitive environment in which it operates. The emphasis is on further developing and fine-tuning your critical thinking and decision-making skills to formulate strategic planning by reviewing a number of case studies.
HOTS Hotel Operational Training Simulation | HTL310BM

In a knowledge-driven and technologically mediated business environment where practices are constantly evolving, it is important for managers to have the necessary capabilities to access and interpret technical knowledge to initiate change. This is certainly the case in the very competitive and ever-changing hospitality industry. Managers must be able to critically think and analyse circumstances to make the best strategic management decisions.

The goal of this subject will be to immerse you in a hotel business simulation that will reinforce and reward strategic and critical thinking. You will compete in groups within the Hotel Operations, Tactics and Strategy Simulation (HOTS) where you will be challenged to exercise judgement and optimise organisational outcomes as you run a hotel. Furthermore, you will study key theories and concepts underpinning revenue and yield management to develop strategic plans within the context of contemporary hotel and hospitality management.
The Leadership Experience | HTL311BM

Leadership can define the success of an organisation. Leaders inspire, motivate, support and engage their teams and others not only to achieve shared goals, but also to drive the entire organisation forward through an ever-changing business environment. You will review multiple concepts of leadership qualities and styles, and reflect on your own leadership style and behaviour through a blend of experiential activities, and a robust critical approach to leadership in practice in contemporary real cases, with a focus on hotel and resort organisations.

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 Management

CRICOS 119195G

8 core subjects

On campus

1 year full time, 2 years part time

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Bachelor of Business International Hotel Management

CRICOS 119193J

On campus

3 years full time, 6 years part time

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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

Become a specialist in your field, or take the first step towards your Doctorate degree.

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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 720 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 BMIHMS 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 course application 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.

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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.

Before you begin your course application as an international student, check you meet all 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 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

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Real-world pathways, real career outcomes

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Core subjects

Requirements

Core subjects

Study pathways

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Diploma of Business International Hotel Management

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FEE-HELP

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Guaranteed pathway and Recognition of Prior Learning

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Scholarships

Guaranteed pathway and Recognition of Prior Learning

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