OVERVIEW
There’s no better time than now to enrol in a Bachelor of Hospitality Management
Equip yourself for a future in any hospitality managerial position as you learn the ins and outs of all arenas within the service industry, learning how to lead and make critical decisions in real-world scenarios. This degree paves the way towards opportunities working in hotels, theme parks, resort clubs, cruise lines and event management. If you already have hospitality experience, this course could be exactly what you need to progress into a managerial role
Pursue higher studies in hospitality leadership
The global hospitality industry needs managers with strong practical skills, hands-on experience and strategic management capability. In Australia alone, the industry has grown rapidly in the past five years, fuelled by the country’s growing ‘foodie’ culture, rising popularity in hospitality business ownership and a skyrocketing population. Australia’s hospitality sector employs almost 1 million people and continues to grow. Consumer needs are becoming more complex and hospitality businesses need qualified and skilled hospitality staff to meet customer expectations. Whether you would like to work for an established accommodation or food services provider, or wish to start your own hospitality business, Melbourne Polytechnic’s Bachelor of Hospitality Management is designed to teach you the skills you need to take the lead in this booming industry.
Learn to lead from industry leaders
Melbourne Polytechnic’s Bachelor of Hospitality Management will equip you with the skills and qualifications to take on a leadership role in a range of hospitality sectors. You will gain hands-on experience in restaurant management and operations by training in real-life restaurant and bar environments, including our commercial kitchens that have been used on MasterChef and The Great Australian Bake-Off. Our onsite commercial working restaurant, St Georges, as well as our fully-equipped training bar and conference facilities will provide you with the practical experience needed to succeed in this industry. You will use industry-relevant software programs, learn the latest trends in hospitality and business and run live events in collaboration with our industry partners. We have arranged partnerships with many local industry partners to secure work-integrated learning placements, including small and medium-sized businesses and community organisations. As a Melbourne Polytechnic student, you will be fully supported and guided by our experienced lecturers. We have student exchange agreements with a number of international institutions, offering domestic Melbourne Polytechnic students the chance to study in another country for six months.
CAREER PATHWAYS
Where will the Bachelor of Hospitality Management take me?
The vocational outcomes for you on graduation include the following management and supervisory positions in event and tourism industry enterprises or operations.
- Food and Beverage Attendant
- Bar Attendant
- Event Assistant
- Event Operations Assistant
- Wine Retailer
- Event Manager
- Restaurant Manager
- Function Centre Manager
- Winery Supervisor
- Reception Centre Manager
- Food and Beverage Manager
- Hotel Manager
- Motel Manager
Units of Study
Credit points are a basic measure of student workload. All subjects are given a credit point value. Most subjects at Melbourne Polytechnic are 12 credit points. A normal full-time annual workload is 96 credit points. The academic year is divided into two main semesters; full-time students usually enrol in 48 credit points each semester, part-time students usually enrol in 24 credit points each semester or less.
