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3 Years On Campus Bachelors Program
Southern Cross UniversitySouthern Cross University’s Bachelor of Business in Hotel Management (BBHM) is delivered in collaboration with The Hotel School at key Australian tourism hubs - Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane. Designed for aspiring hospitality leaders, the program blends core business knowledge with specialist hospitality and hotel management training. It includes a 600-hour professional placement and an active, immersive learning model based on six-week teaching blocks. Students develop both strategic and operational expertise in areas such as service design, accommodation operations, and event management.
Course Overview
Core subjects: Language and Learning in your Discipline, The Foundations of Hospitality, Introduction to Professional Practice, Accommodation Operations, Food and Beverage Operations, Business Communications, Management Practices, Marketing Fundamentals, Talent and Diversity, Accounting and Finance for Hotel Operations, Revenue and Yield Management for Tourism and Hospitality, Hospitality Information and Technology Systems, Compliance and Ethics for Hotels, Business Strategies: Process and Application, Professional Hospitality Experience I, Professional Hospitality Experience II
Choose a major: Events, Hospitality, or Tourism
Option to customise the degree through electives
Delivered in six-week immersive blocks with interactive learning methods
Rankings & Recognition
Top 200 globally for Hospitality and Tourism Management (Shanghai Rankings 2024)
#1 in Australia for Learner Engagement and Student Support in Tourism, Hospitality, Sport & Leisure (Good Universities Guide 2025)
600-Hour Professional Placement
Mandatory industry placement embedded into the program
Can be undertaken in Australia or overseas
Enhances practical knowledge, builds confidence, and connects students to global hospitality networks
Immersive Learning
Delivered via the Southern Cross Model
Six-week active learning units with workshops, discussion-based tutorials, podcasts, and virtual activities
No traditional lectures—designed for flexibility and engagement
Industry Engagement
Delivered in partnership with The Hotel School
Strong links to major hotel brands and hospitality organisations
Learn from professionals and build connections through on-campus recruitment and networking events
Graduate Employment
Graduates are equipped to work in high-level positions across the global hospitality industry
Strong demand in tourism, hospitality, events, and accommodation sectors
Further Study
Pathways to postgraduate business and hospitality qualifications
Eligible for Master’s degrees in business, tourism, and hotel leadership
Pathways & Credit
Entry available through SCU Diplomas and preparation programs
Credit for prior learning available for relevant experience or qualifications
Part time studies available; 6 yearsIELTS: Overall Score 6.0, with a minimum of 5.5 in each bandYour personal details, academic qualifications (predicted works too), a personal statement, evidence of your English language skills (with relevant qualifications), a reference and employment history are required for applications.Hotel ManagerResort Operations ManagerFood and Beverage ManagerEvents CoordinatorGuest Services ManagerFront Office SupervisorAsset and Facility ManagerHospitality HR ManagerSales and Marketing Manager
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