Diploma of Business (Hospitality Management)

This diploma is designed to provide a broad understanding of business in relation to the hospitality industry. During this course you will be introduced to hospitality concepts and discover business and management principles. It can be studied completely online, on-campus in Sydney, or a combination of both. Upon completion, you’ll have an understanding of the attributes, skills and experience of fundamental hospitality concepts and operations.

During this course you will be introduced to hospitality concepts, discover business and management principles and gain the knowledge, skills and experience of hospitality operations. You will have an opportunity for an exciting role in many areas of the hospitality industry and beyond.

With successful completion of this diploma, you can receive credits for the subjects you complete and gain entry into the second year of a Bachelor degree.

Learning outcomes:

• Develop service management skills within a global context.
• Grow leadership qualities to effectively manage staff.
• Understand the principles of business accounting.
• Learn the fundamentals behind service and hospitality marketing.

Note: Flexible study options are available including On-campus, Online or a Hybrid of both.

Areas of study

Customer service, food and beverage management, front office management, hospitality law, hospitality, human resources, operations and safety management, sales and marketing strategy.

Career opportunities

Banquet or functions supervisor, front office supervisor, guest relations supervisor, restaurant supervisor.

Practical experience

Torrens University Australia students undertake industry placements with some of the most prestigious restaurant, hospitality and tourism organisations in Australia and the world. From day one you’ll be gaining valuable experience, learning from industry professionals and building key industry relationships. We are proud of our strong industry partnerships and always welcome opportunities to make new ones.

Fees and charges

Students pay the full cost of domestic fee-paying (DFEE) courses. Scholarships and FEE-HELP loans are available. Current Torrens University fee information.

Admission criteria

Refer to the Torrens University general admission criteria.

Applicants with recent secondary education

ATAR: ATAR is not a requirement. Applicants must have completed Year 12 or equivalent.

Refer to the Torrens University general admission criteria.

Applicants with higher education study

Refer to the Torrens University general admission criteria.

Applicants with vocational education and training (VET) study

Refer to the Torrens University general admission criteria.

Further information

View all details of this course on the Torrens University website.

Course updates
Courses are added and cancelled throughout the admissions year and course details are subject to change. Check the UAC course search regularly.

Domestic fee-paying (DFEE) courses
Domestic fee-paying (DFEE) courses typically cost you more than equivalent Commonwealth-supported place (CSP) courses – read about University course costs.

Admission criteria
If no admission criteria is specified, refer to the general admission criteria.

Melbourne, Adelaide and Brisbane campuses
Many of the courses below are also offered at other campuses throughout Australia. Visit the Torrens University website for details on how to apply.

Industry Placement Program
All students enrolled in an associate degree or above undertake an 800-hour paid industry placement program which involves working in a hospitality, tourism, restaurant or event organisation in Australia or overseas.

Students graduate with hands-on experience and valuable industry connections. Many also graduate with an offer to continue working within the company in which they completed their placement. William Blue has strong partnerships with some of the industry’s leading hotels, restaurants, and event and tourism agencies.

Throughout the year students will gain valuable work experience at events such as Fashion Week, Vivid, Le Montage and Taste of Sydney Festival.