Bachelor of Business in Hotel Management

About the course

This degree at Southern Cross University’s Hotel School builds core business capability alongside specialist hotel management skills. You’ll study areas such as marketing, finance and HR, plus service design and innovation, accommodation operations, food and beverage management, and asset protection and security. A 600-hour professional placement provides hands-on industry experience. This is a Bachelor qualification in hospitality and tourism. The programme introduces business strategy, finance, marketing, and leadership foundations for commercial organisations.

Career outcome

Graduates are prepared for supervisory and management roles across hotels, resorts and broader service organisations in Australia and internationally. Career pathways can include front office and accommodation operations, food and beverage management, events and conferences, marketing and customer experience, and human resources within hospitality businesses. The professional placement supports work-ready skills and industry networks. This is a Bachelor qualification for hospitality and tourism careers.

Entry requirements

IELTS Overall Score 6.0.

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)