The Bachelor of Business with a major in Hospitality Management is designed to prepare students for dynamic careers in one of the world’s most vibrant and globally interconnected industries. Building on a strong foundation of core business knowledge in the first year, this major offers students the opportunity to deepen their understanding of the hospitality sector through targeted study and practical engagement.
In the second year, students begin to explore key operational and service components of the hospitality industry, developing the managerial skills and customer-focused mindset essential to delivering high-quality experiences across a range of hospitality contexts. In the final year, the focus shifts to strategic leadership, innovation, and the integration of emerging trends and technologies that are shaping the future of the industry.
The Bachelor of Business with a major in Hospitality Management prepares students for management careers in the global hospitality and tourism industry. Graduates develop a strong service orientation, operational expertise, and the ability to lead hospitality organisations in a competitive and evolving environment. Career options may include:
Students wishing to gain entry to an ASA Institute of Higher Education undergraduate course must meet at least one of the following entry criteria.
Along with the above admissions criteria, international applicants also must demonstrate and meet one of the following minimum English Language Proficiency standards:
For more information and country specific English exemptions please see Section 8. English Language Requirements of the Student Admission Policy.
International Students must apply through a qualified Education Agent. For more information visit why we use an agent.
International applicants are only eligible to enrol as full-time student and must be 18 years of age or over at the time that they commence the course for which they have applied.
Any student with prior learning may submit appropriate evidence and apply for Recognition of Prior Learning. ASA may award credit towards achievement of a qualification or award for various forms of prior learning by comparing a student’s current level of skills and knowledge against unit learning outcomes.
ASA may, at its discretion, recognise the validity of other forms of training or education, providing they are deemed equivalent to, or meet, the AQF standards. For further information please review the Recognition to Prior Learning Policy.
Fees and Scholarships
Tuition Fees
ASA Tuition fees are charged on a 'per unit of study' basis. The number of units of study are specified within the Letter of Offer provided to each student*.
Students must pay their fees for each study period in advance and in accordance with their LoO which provides admission to the course. The LoO indicates all due dates for fee payments during the course enrolment.
*If you have/plan to apply for Recognition of Prior Learning, the total number of units of study is subject to change.
Other Costs
All other fees associated with studying at ASA are non-tuition fee related and will only be charged dependent on the individual student circumstances, these include but are not limited to:
The Bachelor of Business major in Hospitality Management comprises twenty (20) units plus four units of work integrated learning (capstone) giving the equivalence of 24 units. These are divided into core, and elective units over 100, 200 and 300 levels to meet the requirements of with the Australian Qualifications Framework (Level 7), and Higher Education Standards Framework.
This course commences with eight (8) core units at the 100 level that provide students with a strong grounding in the knowledge, skills to move to the next level. Within the 200 level there are two (2) core units, three (3) major units and two (2) electives. At the final 300 level, there are two (2) major units, two (2) elective units and one (1) capstone unit that has an equivalence of 4 units of study at the 300 level.
ACA100 Foundations of Academic Skills
BUS100 Business Communication
ACC100 Accounting in Society
BIS101 Introduction to Information Technologies
MAN100 Fundamentals of Management and Organisations
MKT100 Fundamentals of Marketing
BUS101 Quantitative Methods
BIT100 Introduction to Programming
MGT203 Organisational Behaviour
HOS200 Introduction to Hospitality
MGT200 Fundamentals of Business Analytics
LAW201 Business Law
HOS201 Food and Beverage Management
HOS202 Hospitality Operations Management
(2x 200 level Elective Unit)
HOS300 Strategic Planning and Ethical Leadership in Hospitality
HOS301 Emerging Technologies in Hospitality
WIL300 WIL Preparation /
CAP301 Capstone Preparation
WIL301 HOS WIL /
CAP302 HOTS Capstone Project
(2x 300 level Elective Units)
HOS203 Global Trends and Sustainability in Hospitality
HOS204 Accommodation Services
HOS205 Quality Service Management
HRM200 Human Resource Management
FIN200 Financial Management for Managers
MAR200 Marketing Management
INT201 Global Culture and Leadership
INT203 Digital Influence in Global Markets
HOS302 Services and Experience Management
HOS303 Gastronomy
STR300 Strategic Management
LEA300 Leadership and Change Management
GBL300 Global Business Strategies
GOV300 Ethics, Social Responsibility and Corporate Governance
INT300 Winning in the World Market
INT301 Global Marketing, Branding and Platforms
INT302 Social Media and Global Brand Management
