An industry-based course designed to provide students with the essential knowledge, competencies and professional perspectives required by management in contemporary hotel and resort organizations. The course provides an overview of the hotel and resort sector in the context of the broader tourism and hospitality industries, as well as focusing on the application of key aspects of marketing, service management, financial management, research methods, and strategic management. Specialist units focus upon areas including food and beverage management, room’s division management, international resort and facilities management, and contemporary hospitality and tourism issues. Students can also choose electives such as beverage appreciation, business events management, cruise ship tourism and/or special interest tourism to suit their career path. Students have the opportunity to complete a one-semester internship placement with leading hotels in Perth, ensuring they graduate industry ready and have the competitive edge and confidence when entering the employment market. Course Learning Outcomes Access, analyze and critically evaluate relevant information to solve challenging business problems systematically. Apply broad and coherent knowledge to a range of business situations, incorporating international/global/cultural perspectives. Collaborate effectively in team settings to produce measurable outcomes. Communicate business knowledge, concepts and advice persuasively and clearly in both written and oral formats, using relevant technology. Generate creative ideas for business innovations that respond to opportunities and constant change. Reflect on feedback and critique one's own performance in order to identify and plan opportunities for development Value professional behaviours and/or personal citizenship that reflect an appreciation of the interrelationship between business ethics and corporate social responsibility. Majors you can study in this course Event Management Human Resource Management International Business Management Marketing Course structure Students are required to complete 16 Core units. This will be supported by an 8-unit supplementary program comprising of a Major, or a Minor plus Elective Units, or 2 Minors or 8 Elective Units. Employment opportunities Career opportunities for graduates exist within hotels and resorts across the global accommodation and hospitality services sector. Within these types of businesses, students may be involved in the operations and management of accommodation provision and servicing, food and beverage services (including in restaurants, cafes and bars), entertainment, gaming, conferences, events and banquets, tourism operations, sales and marketing or the hiring, training and supervising of staff. Possible future job titles Hotel Manager, Resort Manager, Integrated Resort Manager, Food and Beverage Manager, Rooms Division Manager, Front Office Manager, Hotel Sales Manager, Restaurant Manager, Caf Manager, Bar Manager