Bachelor of Business
(International Hotel Management)

CRICOS Course Code: 060181D
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Price: $65,700 for 3 years

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.

The Hotel Management degree concentrates on the corporate world of international hotel and hospitality management. 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

January and July each year.

Duration

The Bachelor of Business degrees are 3 year programs which can be taken over 2 1/2 years with intensive scheduling – the course is structured on five Stages each over a six month semesters (normally 20–22 weeks of scheduled classes). Stage two and four are taken up with Professional Experience.

Entry Criteria

Applicants should be at least 18 years of age.

School leaver: Satisfactory completion of Year 12 secondary schooling or the equivalent overseas secondary education (e.g.International Baccalaureate) and demonstrated ability to undertake tertiary level studies. A sound knowledge of English language and basic mathematics, an operational knowledge of computers and effective communication skills are essential.

» For International students to determine the acadmic entry requirements from a specific country please refer to the table of entry requirements for 2010 (PDF)

English Language Proficiency

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 6.

Bridging Course

All direct entry Stage 3 students of the Bachelor of Business degree must undertake the Le Cordon Bleu Bridging course. The Bridging Course is a two week program offered immediately before the commencement of each semester.

It offers a condensed version of the three foundation courses of the Bachelor of Business degrees:

• The Hospitality Experience,
• Introduction to Hospitality Management; and
• The Aesthetics of Food and Wine.

The Bridging Course is essential for all students who have been granted Course Credit for all other Stage 1 courses. This course provides underpinning knowledge that will be referred to throughout the program.

Professional Experience

Workplace experience is a critical component of the Le Cordon Bleu Bachelor degree. To complement the theoretical study components, each student is required to undertake 600 hours of professional experience over approximately 6 months in each of Stage 2 and Stage 4 of the program.

Positions are negotiated by the Le Cordon Bleu Professional Development Department who aim to match students and positions for the most advantageous outcomes for both employer and student. Positions in Australia are paid and students will enter into a contract of employment with the host employer for the period of the placement. Students who find positions outside of Australia must investigate the conditions under which they will be engaged.

Assessment Methods

Assessment methods are varied, and include combinations of examinations, tests, essays, reflective journals, reports, projects, and other written assignments, oral presentations, classroom discussions and activities.

Teaching Methods

Most courses will be delivered by a combination of lectures and tutorials. Practical courses will utilise the specialist restaurant, kitchen and beverage service facilities available at Regency International Centre for Hospitality, Leisure and Food Studies .

Students of the Le Cordon Bleu Bachelor of Business degrees are expected to develop critical and reflective thinking skills and will be challenged through the use of simulations and practical experiences to apply their knowledge and skills and strategically analyse their decision making.

In addition to scheduled classes, students will be expected to undertake individual study and extensive reading to further develop their knowledge.

» For more information regarding this program, please contact us

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