Bachelor of Commerce majoring in Hospitality

Hospitality focuses on the service and expectations of the consumers. If you like working with people, this is a booming career choice that offers many opportunities. 

The study of hospitality within the structure of a commerce degree offers you the opportunity to develop a specialisation in a growing field with a solid base in economic principles and management strategies. You’ll also gain an understanding of the tourism industry, which relies heavily on a knowledge of hospitality and service principles.

There is a broad choice of electives on offer: some hospitality-specific; others focused on other majors such as marketing and finance; as well as some more general majors to suit a varied range of interests. 

This degree prepares students with the relevant knowledge and skills for career advancement and management positions in the hospitality and services industries worldwide.

Careers

The hospitality industry offers outstanding career prospects and opportunities for travel and employment on an international basis. The service industries have been undergoing exponential growth as an increasing number of countries rely more and more on hospitality for their revenue. The demand for well-trained enthusiastic staff continues to increase as the consumer-driven culture extends to more and more areas.

Areas that you can work in include:

• Hotels
• Resorts
• Restaurants
• Bars
• Clubs
• Cruise ships
• Sports venues
• Casinos
• Special event management

Course Outline  

The Bachelor of Commerce (majoring in Hospitality) is 3 years full time.

Semester 1
Management Essentials for Today’s Business
Marketing Basics for Competitive Positioning
Data Management for Business Success
Key Economic Principles for Business

Semester 2
Managing People and Organisations
Trends and Opportunities in Hospitality and Tourism
Managing Business Information in Hospitality and Tourism
Accounting and Financial Management in Hospitality

Semester 3
Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Essential E-marketing Strategy
Effective Communication in the Corporate Environment
Hospitality Elective

Semester 4
Understanding Today’s Consumers
Success Strategies for International Marketing
Hospitality Elective
Elective
Associate Degree Exit point

Semester 5
Why Corporate Social Responsibility Matters
Hospitality Elective
Elective
Elective

Semester 6
Industry Experience
Integrative Hospitality Project

For information about fees, intake dates, entry requirements and application procedure, go to the Apply section.

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• information about budgeting for your course
• student handbook
• forms
• and other important information