Graduate Diploma of Business in Global Hotel Leadership

About the course

This Graduate Diploma introduces advanced study in contemporary leadership techniques for the global hotel and hospitality sector. Delivered through the University’s Hotel School, it develops applied business and hotel management skills to support progression into leadership roles. Graduates are prepared for middle-management positions across diverse hospitality settings, and may pathway into the Master of Business in Global Hotel Leadership. The programme builds executive-level capability in strategy, finance, operations, and organisational leadership for global business environments.

Career outcome

Graduates can pursue middle-management and emerging leadership roles across hotels and wider hospitality organisations. Career directions may include hotel operations and departmental management, guest experience and service leadership, events and conferencing operations, and corporate roles within accommodation and tourism businesses. The qualification supports progression in contemporary global hotel industries through applied business and leadership capability at graduate diploma level.

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)