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Do you have a passion for hospitality and a drive to lead at the highest level? Are you ready to develop both the technical and 'soft' skills required to manage a modern hospitality business, from operations to business continuity management? At Le Cordon Bleu Australia, we turn that ambition into achievement. Our Master of Applied Hospitality Management is designed to equip you with the entrepreneurial and creative mindset that differentiates Le Cordon Bleu graduates from others who are less focused on the customer experience and problem-solving.
This comprehensive degree places emphasis on acquiring the skills required to manage a modern hospitality business, with service quality management and revenue management integral to the course, along with business planning. The curriculum is tightly integrated to ensure that graduates share a common skillset and attributes that prepare them for senior hospitality management roles. This is more than a degree; it is your gateway to becoming a work-ready leader, even prior to graduation.
Curious to see if this is your path? Request the full program brochure and start imagining your future as a hospitality leader.
The Master of Applied Hospitality Management is a postgraduate degree designed for aspiring and current professionals who want to fast-track their careers into senior management and executive roles in the hospitality industry. The program is called 'Applied Hospitality Management' because its primary aim is to equip you for a rewarding career in a range of hospitality roles, to be work-ready even prior to graduation, and to set you on the path to success.
This comprehensive program provides you with a deep understanding of hospitality business operations, from accounting and people management to service quality and revenue management. You will develop the skills to manage a modern hospitality business, with a strong emphasis on the customer experience and problem-solving.
Structured learning: Progress through two years of full-time study that builds foundational business knowledge and culminates in a hospitality capstone project.
Hands-on training: Master hospitality management concepts through practical workshops, case studies, and theory sessions, with a strong emphasis on real-world application.
Industry focus: Develop skills in service quality management, revenue management, and business planning, all critical for success in the hospitality industry.
Flexible study options: Study full-time or part-time, balancing your studies with work and life commitments.
Nationally recognised: This qualification is accredited under the Australian Qualifications Framework and meets industry standards nationwide.
Work-integrated learning: Choose between work-integrated learning placements or research projects to apply your learning in a real-world context.
Le Cordon Bleu is a global leader in culinary and hospitality education, renowned for blending classical techniques with modern business innovation. Our Master of Applied Hospitality Management combines time-honoured hospitality principles with practical, industry-focused training to prepare you for a successful career at the highest levels of the hospitality world.
How you will learn.
The program is delivered over 2 years of full-time study, with part-time equivalent options available.
You will study full-time or part-time, with a minimum of 20 hours per week on campus and self-paced learning.
You will progress through two distinct study years, with Year 1 focusing on core business disciplines and Year 2 specialising in advanced hospitality management.
While the program is intensive, the structured progression allows you to build your skills and confidence step by step, with support from world-class academics and industry professionals throughout your journey.
Each year is broken down into practical and theory modules, including lectures, tutorials, workshops, and knowledge-based assessments.
Teaching staff guide your learning, run practical classes, and provide personalised feedback to help you refine your techniques.
Practical workshops and case studies take place regularly, allowing you to apply what you have learned in a real business environment, with additional consultation time available to address any questions or challenges.
WHAT YOU'LL LEARN
Master core business disciplines: From accounting for managers to marketing management, you will learn the skills that underpin contemporary business practice in the hospitality industry.
Develop leadership and people management skills: Examine human behaviour in organisations and develop the capabilities to lead and manage people effectively in the hospitality workplace.
Apply research methods for decision making: Gain an understanding of qualitative and quantitative research methods to assist effective business decision-making in hospitality contexts.
Manage hospitality operations and continuity: Learn to ensure business resilience and effectively manage operations for competitive advantage.
Specialise in hospitality management: Examine the hospitality sector in the context of international markets and operations, and explore the key factors and trends that influence hospitality managers' decision-making and methods.
Master service quality and revenue management: Develop deep expertise in service quality management and revenue management, both integral to the course and critical for success in modern hospitality enterprises.
Develop business planning skills: Gain the skills to develop comprehensive business plans, setting the foundations for an entrepreneurial and creative mindset.
Apply your learning in a real-world context: Choose between work-integrated learning placements or research projects to integrate and apply your knowledge and skills.
Every skill you learn is designed to build your confidence and prepare you for a successful and rewarding career in senior hospitality management. Book a campus tour today and experience our teaching facilities for yourself.
Intakes: January, May & August
CRICOS Code: 107453D
Tuition Fees: AU$44,992 for Australian students. AU$54,550 for International students
Duration: 2 Years
Study Load: Full-time or part-time equivalent
Location: Melbourne, delivered in association with Holmesglen Chadstone Campus
Age: Must be 18 years of age when the program commences
English Proficiency: 6.5 Academic IELTS with no band score below 6.0
Academic Requirements: Undergraduate degree or 3 years relevant business or hospitality experience and expertise at a management level.
Do you have a passion for hospitality and a drive to lead at the highest levels? This course is designed for professionals like you. Whether you want to become a Business Owner, Chief Strategy Officer, Financial Controller, Food Business Consultant, Hotel Department Head, Director of Human Resources, Company Director, Sales and Marketing Director, or Project Manager, this qualification gives you the foundation to make it happen.
You will gain the advanced skills and industry knowledge needed to lead a team, create innovative strategies, and build a successful career in the global hospitality world. If you are ready to demonstrate to employers your commitment to becoming an elite achiever, this is where your leadership journey begins.
Talk to an education expert today to see if your goals align with what this course offers.
CAREER OUTCOME
Business Owner
Chief Strategy Officer
Financial Controller
Food Business Consultant
Hotel Department Head
Director of Human Resources
Company Director
Sales and Marketing Director
Project Manager
To apply for a Master of Applied Hospitality Management applicants must complete the application process, providing certified academic transcripts and other relevant documentation.
Each trimester is delivered across 13 weeks with a mid-trimester break (Week 6) and holiday breaks are scheduled for a period of time of 1 to 6 weeks starting at the conclusion of each Study Period.
For more detailed information on how to apply for this program please click here.
YEAR 2:
SUBJECTS
Applicants who wish to forge a career in the modern business world are encouraged to consider this postgraduate degree. Applicants will become knowledgeable and employable graduates with highly transferable business skills learned through career-focused activities.
Admission criteria:
Applicant background |
2025 |
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|---|---|---|
| Number of students | Percentage of all students | |
| (A) Past Higher Education Study (includes a bridging or enabling course) | 20 | 100% |
| (B) Past vocational education and training (VET) study | N/A | N/A |
| (C) Recent secondary education: | ||
| • Admitted solely on the basis of a ATAR (regardless of whether this includes the impact of adjustment factors such a equity or subject bonus points) | N/A | N/A |
| • Admitted where both ATAR and additional criteria were considered (eg. portfolio, audition, extra test, early offer conditional on minimum ATAR) | N/A | N/A |
| • Admitted on the basis of other criteria only and ATAR was not a factor (eg. special consideration, audition alone, schools recommendation scheme with no minimum ATAR requirement) | 20 | 100% |
| (D) Work and life experience (Admitted on the basis of previous achievement other than the above) |
N/A | N/A |
| International students | 20 | 100% |
| All Students | 20 | 100% |
Successful graduates will gain a Master of Applied Hospitality Management.
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.
You can apply for Academic Credit, a process that recognises prior study, skills and knowledge. Graduates from recognised institutions providing evidence of their previous studies and industry experience can apply for this. If you would like to apply for this, please visit here for more information.
Eligible Australian citizens can access FEE-HELP for all or part of their tuition fees. Access to FEE-HELP is subject to confirmation by the Australian government. For more information on how to apply for FEE-HELP please click here.
The program at Le Cordon Bleu Melbourne is delivered in association with Holmesglen, Chadstone Campus.
Melbourne has a population of almost 4.3 million and is currently Australia’s fastest growing city. It is home to residents from more than 140 nations, making it one of the world’s most harmonious and culturally diverse cities.
The city is a ‘foodie’s paradise’ and Melbourne is justly recognised as the culinary capital of Australia. Cafés and restaurants serve up the world’s cuisines in a vast array of settings and at mostly accessible prices.
Le Cordon Bleu Melbourne's Institute of Culinary Arts has been delivering cuisine and patisserie programs in Melbourne since July 2015 at the Holmesglen Moorabbin Campus. It is located in the heart of the bayside region of Melbourne, approximately 30 minutes from the city centre. Le Cordon Bleu study programmes are conducted in fully-equipped kitchens, as well as bakery and restaurant facilities.
Le Cordon Bleu's Higher Education programs are taught at its Chadstone campus, approximately 20 minutes from Melbourne's city centre. While it is a residential suburb with parks and leafy green spaces, Chadstone is predominantly known for hosting Chadstone Shopping Centre - the largest mall in the Southern Hemisphere. This shopping centre is a major draw for both local residents and tourists, offering a wide array of retail, dining, and entertainment options.
As part of the one-on-one tour you will view our state-of-the-art teaching facilities and have the opportunity to talk directly to Le Cordon Bleu representatives.
You can book a campus tour either individually, as a small group, or for your whole school class.
Duration: Approximately 1 hour
Fees: Free
Everything I learned at Le Cordon Bleu has amazing value in the workplace. Without Le Cordon Bleu and my commitment to lifelong learning this job (as Brand Experience Manager at Pernod Ricard Winemakers) would never have happened.
The Master’s degree was an opportunity to refine and polish my skills, and yes, you do learn while working, but there is a certain expertise and career advantage that only postgraduate study can give you.
Le Cordon Bleu had the reputation and history I was looking for in a university, so it was an obvious choice.
The Le Cordon Bleu degree is so good because the last six months are on-the-job in industry placement. I get to do a real work placement which enhances my employment prospects.
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