Associate Degree of International Hotel and Tourism Management

About the course

This associate degree combines academic study with integrated, hands-on learning for hotel and tourism operations. You’ll build practical front- and back-of-house capability through study in food and beverage operations, accommodation, operations management and finance, supported by a 600-hour professional placement. Graduates can pathway into the Bachelor of Business in Hotel Management at The Hotel School with up to two years of credit in hospitality and tourism. The programme introduces business operations, customer service, and administrative leadership for commercial workplaces.

Career outcome

Graduates can pursue entry-level roles across hotels, resorts, tourism businesses and related service organisations, with experience gained through extensive workplace placement. Potential pathways include guest services and front office, food and beverage operations, accommodation and rooms division support, and operational administration. The course also provides a pathway to further study toward hotel management, supporting progression into supervisory roles within the hospitality and tourism sector.

Living Costs in Brisbane**

Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 17 - 23	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 1,467 - 1,940	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,073 - 1,419
Transportation (Daily) A$ 7 - 8	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 237 - 314

Average Salary***

*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)

**Source: numbeo.com

***Source: PayScale.com (2026)