Bachelor of Business – TAFE Advanced Diploma of Hospitality Management

The hospitality industry forms a key part of the economy across the globe. From entertainment and recreation to accommodation and food service, it is a highly diverse industry that requires flexible, responsive managers to successfully guide businesses. 

The Bachelor of Business – TAFE Advanced Diploma of Hospitality provides the practical, vocational workplace skills combined with the theoretical knowledge necessary to operate in a business context. You will be involved in projects such as corporate events, industry visits, film festivals, outdoor sporting events and concerts. You could move into roles such as food and beverage manager, front of house manager, restaurant manager, bar and gaming manager. 

The first year and a half of the degree is a combination of TAFE and University study while the last half of the degree is University only. Within the Bachelor of Business component of the degree, you can major in Human Resource Management, Management, Marketing or Public Relations to complement your TAFE Advanced Diploma of Hospitality Management. 

You will also undertake a final-year capstone subject that lets you apply everything you've learned up to that point in collaboration with students from other disciplines. Plus, you have the option of applying for an internship to gain valuable experience whilst receiving credit towards your degree. 

You will develop skills to analyse, design and execute judgement using a wide range of technical, creative, conceptual and managerial competencies. Subjects include bar operations, food and beverage, managing finances, customer service, human resource management and business planning. Work will be undertaken in various hospitality and tourism settings such as restaurants, hotels, catering operations, clubs, nightclubs and cafes. 

For enquiries on the TAFE component of this degree, contact TAFE NSW. Course Information 131601. 

Areas of study

Hospitality management, human resource management, management, marketing, public relations.

Career opportunities

Hotel manager, conference manager, resort manager, hospitality consultant, public relations coordinator, advertising executive, market researcher, HR management consultant, brand/product manager, event manager. 

Professional recognition

The Bachelor of Business majors are recognised by peak professional bodies in Australia and overseas: Human resource management major: The Human Resource Management major is accredited by the Australian Human Resources Institute. Marketing major: Graduates may be eligible to apply for membership of the Australian Marketing Institute and the Australian Market and Social Research Society and The Communication Council. Public Relations major: Graduates may be eligible to apply for membership of the Public Relations Institute of Australia.

The University of Wollongong has been awarded the prestigious Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International) accreditation. Being accredited by AACSB is public recognition that we are among the world’s top 6% of business schools – that our curriculum meets the highest standards, our students learn from the best business minds, and that our graduates have the highly sought-after skills, knowledge, and experience that today’s global employers are looking for.

Practical experience

Through a partnership between UOW and Accor Hotels, students enrolled in this course can apply to complete the Business Internship Program and can be fast-tracked to the interview stage of the Accor Hotels Graduate Program. You will need to complete the internship (COMM391) with an Accor Hotel to be eligible.

Fees and charges

Refer to University of Wollongong current fee information.