Bachelor of Business in Hotel Management

About the course

This degree combines core business foundations with specialised hotel management capabilities. You’ll study areas such as marketing, finance and human resources alongside industry-focused skills in service design and innovation, accommodation operations, food and beverage management, and asset protection and security. A 600-hour professional placement is a key feature, helping build real-world experience for a Bachelor-level qualification in hospitality management. The programme introduces business strategy, finance, marketing, and leadership foundations for commercial organisations.

Career outcome

Graduates can pursue management and supervisory roles across the hotel, hospitality and broader service sectors in Australia or overseas. Typical pathways include positions in hotels and resorts as well as roles in front office operations, food and beverage, events and conferences, marketing and human resources. The inclusion of a substantial professional placement supports work-ready skills for a Bachelor Degree focused on hospitality and hotel management. Preparing graduates for business analyst, management trainee, marketing, and operations entry-level roles.

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)