Graduate Diploma of Business in Global Hotel Leadership

About the course

This Graduate Diploma introduces advanced study in contemporary leadership as applied to the global hotel and hospitality sector. Delivered through the University’s Hotel School, it builds applied business and hotel management skills to help graduates advance into leadership and middle-management roles across varied hospitality settings. It also provides a pathway to further study in the Master of Business in Global Hotel Leadership within hospitality and tourism.

Career outcome

Graduates are prepared for middle-management and emerging leadership roles in hotels and the broader hospitality industry. The course supports careers across hotel operations and leadership functions, with transferable business and management capabilities relevant to venues such as hotels, resorts and other hospitality settings. It can also serve as a pathway to further postgraduate study focused on global hotel leadership in hospitality and tourism. Preparing graduates for senior management, consulting, entrepreneurship, and organisational leadership 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)