This degree is designed to equip students with the managerial, practical and personal skills necessary to compete successfully in the world s fastest growing industry. Residency on campus is mandatory for the first two terms and students have the option of remaining on campus throughout the degree.
Credit transfer is available to students from recognised institutions.
The program combines tuition on campus with paid industry experience. Students have access to the Macquarie University library for study and research. Each academic year consists of two terms of tuition on campus and one term of paid industry training off campus. The first year provides a grounding in hotel operations concentrating on food and beverage operations, restaurant service, rooms division and housekeeping, and front office. It also includes training on the latest computer software packages, business communications, hospitality accounting practices, and organisational behaviour.