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Diploma of Hospitality/Bachelor of Business

In this dual qualification you first complete the Diploma of Hospitality at TAFE Queensland East Coast, Mooloolaba and then complete the degree at USC.

The diploma qualification provides the skills and knowledge required of a manager in hospitality. Content areas include communication, sales and marketing, customer service, operational planning, rostering, budgeting, financial management, developing business relationships, and leading people. This qualification is delivered with a hands-on, workplace-orientated approach at the institute’s training restaurant. The bachelor component helps develop the management and leadership skills required for the hospitality industry. Refer to the Bachelor of Business for more information.

Study location QTAC code
  • Sunshine Coast FT 511882
Refer to the program footnotes
Minimum selection threshold

Not applicable

UniSC program code
BU3AB
Commence
Semester 1 only
Duration
3 years full time
Study mode
on campus
Recommended prior study
English; Maths A, B or C
Fee type 2014
  • Commonwealth supported places
  • Fee paying places
Total units
288 units (normally 24 courses) being 192 units (16 courses) completed at the University of the Sunshine Coast and 96 units Advanced Standing (equal to 8 courses) upon completion of the Diploma at TAFE Queensland East Coast
Footnotes
  • Note: New students are not required to complete any USC courses until they complete their diploma.

The diploma qualification provides the skills and knowledge required of a manager in hospitality. Content areas include communication, sales and marketing, customer service, operational planning, rostering, budgeting, financial management, developing business relationships, and leading people. This qualification is delivered with a hands-on, workplace-orientated approach at the institute’s training restaurant. The bachelor component helps develop the management and leadership skills required for the hospitality industry. Refer to the Bachelor of Business for more information.

Career opportunities

Refer to separate entry for Bachelor of Business.

Teaching mode

There are different teaching modes between the TAFE Diploma modules and the University's Bachelor of Business courses. Diploma modules are face-to-face teaching with performance based assessment. The University's Bachelor of Business courses generally have 3 hours of contact per course per week with students completing a minimum of a further 6 hours of self-directed learning per course per week. The self-directed learning consists of readings, research, assignments and other assessment items.

Program structure

Program structure

Program requirements

In order to graduate you must:

  • Complete a minimum of 16 required courses listed below, and electives.
  • (Optional) Use electives to complete a major or minor.
  • Register any selected Majors and Minors with your Faculty.
Program notes
  • Completing this program within the specified (full-time) duration is based on studying 48 unit points per semester (normally 4 courses).
  • Courses within this program are assessed using a variety of assessment methods including essays, seminar presentations, reports, in-class tests and examinations. Not all courses will necessarily include all methods.
  • As part of your USC program, you may apply to participate in the Global Opportunities (GO) Program to undertake courses with an overseas higher education provider. It is advisable to contact your Program Advisor to discuss timing and course issues.
  • Not available for international students on a Student Visa.
Required courses (7)

BUS101 Business, Governance and Society
BUS102 Work Integrated Learning Project
BUS105 Work Integrated Learning Placement
BUS108 Introduction to Research Concepts and Design
BUS203 The Literature Review
BUS320 Qualitative Research Methods
COR109 Advanced Quantitative Research Methods

Elective courses (9)

Select 9 advanced level elective courses. Electives can be used to complete a minor.

Faculty of Business minors: (Optional)

TOTAL UNITS 192

Total units: 288
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