Bachelor of Business (International Hotel Management)

CRICOS Course Code: 060181D
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Price: $67,350 for 3 years

Le Cordon Bleu Bachelor Degree

The Bachelor of Business (International Hotel Management) prepares students for a range of careers in the international hospitality industry through a multi-disciplinary program that incorporates simulations and real-life professional practices. The emphasis is on concepts of hospitality, critical consideration of management styles and strategic thinking.

In this program there is also an opportunity to specialise through a series of elective courses covering food and beverage preparation, wine marketing, or conferences and exhibitions management as they relate to the international hotel sector.

Admission

Le Cordon Bleu offers two starting dates in January and July each year.

Duration

The Bachelor of Business degrees are three-year programs. The course comprises four stages of six-month semesters each and the final stage is taken over 12 months (2 semesters). Each semester is normally 20 to 22 weeks of scheduled classes.

Stages 2 and 4 are taken up with Professional Experience to allow students to develop and apply principles and practices through an industry work placement.

Entry requirements

Applicants should be at least 18 years of age.

English language requirements

If English language proficiency is found to be insufficient for successful completion of the academic program, Le Cordon Bleu can direct a student to undertake additional language training at the expense of the student.

Students joining from overseas will need to have achieved a minimum level of English proficiency for entry into the Le Cordon Bleu Degree programs of: • 6.0 Academic IELTS with no band score below 5.5.

Campuses

Under delivery agreements with partner institutions the degrees are studied on campus in Regency International Centre for Hospitality, Leisure and Food Studies and the City West campus of University of South Australia .

Course Credit

Students seeking entry into the Bachelor of Business degrees can apply for course credit, a process that recognises prior study, skills and knowledge. Graduates from recognised institutions who can provide evidence of their previous studies and industry experience will be eligible to apply for course credit (also known as Advanced Standing, RPL, Academic Credit or Credit Transfer).

Bridging Course

All direct entry Stage 3 students entering the Bachelor of Business degrees must undertake the Le Cordon Bleu Bridging Course, a one-week program offered immediately before the commencement of each semester.

Professional Experience

Workplace experience is a crucial component of the Le Cordon Bleu Bachelor degrees. To complement the theoretical study components, each student is required to undertake Professional Experience over six months in Stages 2 and 4 of the program.

Placements are negotiated by the Le Cordon Bleu Professional Industry Placement Department whose staff aim to match students and placements to obtain the most advantageous outcomes for each.

Placements in Australia are usually paid and students will enter into a contract of employment with the host employer for the period of the placement. Students may also opt to undertake placements in various overseas locations.

Assessment Methods

Assessment methods vary and include a combination of examinations, tests, essays, reflective journals, reports, projects, and other written assignments, oral presentations, classroom discussions and activities.

Teaching Methods

Most courses are delivered through a combination of lectures and tutorials. Practical courses use the specialist restaurant, kitchen and beverage service facilities available at Regency International Centre for Hospitality, Leisure and Food Studies in Adelaide and Northern Sydney Institute, Ryde College in Sydney. In addition to scheduled classes, students are expected to undertake individual study and extensive reading to further develop their knowledge.

Accreditation

In Adelaide these programs have been accredited by the Government of South Australia under the Training and Skills Development Act, 2003.

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