Program summary

Program title: Diploma of Hospitality/Bachelor of Business
QTAC code: 511882 FT
OP/Rank for 2010 entry: Not applicable
Duration: 3 years full-time
Commence: Semester 1 only
Recommended prior study: English; Maths A, B or C
Fee type 2010: Commonwealth supported places, visiting non-award domestic places
Total units: 288 units (normally 24 courses) being 192 units (16 courses) completed at the University of the Sunshine Coast and 96 units Advanced Standing (equal to 8 courses) upon completion of the Diploma at the Sunshine Coast Institute of TAFE (SCIT)
USC program code: BU3AB
CRICOS code: Not available to international students on a Student Visa.

Note: new students commencing are not required to complete any USC courses until they complete their diploma.

Highlights

• Study a diploma and degree in the time it takes to complete a degree
• Combine vocational training with university education
• Expand qualifications and career opportunities

In this dual degree you undertake initial study at TAFE Queensland (Mooloolaba campus) and complete the degree at USC.

The diploma qualification provides the skills and knowledge required of a manager in hospitality. Content areas include communication, sales and marketing, customer service, operational planning, rostering, budgeting, financial management, developing business relationships, and leading people. This qualification is delivered with a hands-on, workplace-orientated approach at the institute’s training restaurant. The bachelor component helps develop the management and leadership skills required for the hospitality industry. Refer to the Bachelor of Business for more information.

Career opportunities

See separate entry for Bachelor of Business.

Teaching mode

There are different teaching modes between the SCIT Diploma modules and the University's Bachelor of Business courses. Diploma modules are face-to-face teaching with performance based assessment. The University's Bachelor of Business courses generally have 3 hours of contact per course per week with students completing a minimum of a further 6 hours of self-directed learning per course per week. The self-directed learning consists of readings, research, assignments and other assessment items.

Program structure

Diploma of Hospitality

SCIT modules required for the Diploma of Hospitality award are undertaken at the SCIT Mooloolaba campus.

Modules undertaken cover the broad areas of:

• beverage services
• building business relationships
• develop legal and financial knowledge for business compliance
• food services
• front office
• hospitality industry practices
• industry placement undertaken throughout the Diploma
• supervisory and management skills

Multiple modules are undertaken in each of the above areas. For information on the specific modules for this program refer to the student information provided by SCIT.

Bachelor of Business

Students successfully completing Diplomas at SCIT are eligible to apply for advanced standing towards their program at the University of the Sunshine Coast. Advanced standing for the Diploma of Hospitality is currently assessed as 8 courses towards a Bachelor of Business program. The 8 courses include:

BUS104 Introduction to Sport and Exercise Science
BUS106 Introduction to Coaching Science
BUS299 Advanced Business Electives x 6

The remaining 16 courses required to complete the Bachelor of Business are:

Core courses

Select 2 courses from:
COR109 Systemic Physiology I
COR110 Functional Anatomy
COR111 Biomechanics I

Introductory courses

7 required courses:
BUS101 Exercise Physiology I
BUS102 Exercise Prescription and Programming
BUS103 Introduction to Sports Medicine
BUS105 Sport and Exercise Psychology
BUS108 Motor Control and Learning
BUS211 Exercise Physiology II
BUS320 Sports Nutrition

Advanced courses

Select 7 courses:

The recommended structure for the 16 courses, in addition to the 2 core courses and 7 business foundation courses, for a Bachelor of Business is:

• 1 x 4-course minor and 3 electives; or
• 7 electives

Course substitution: the GO (Global Opportunities) Program

As part of your USC program, you may apply to participate in the GO Program to undertake courses with an overseas higher education provider.

Program requirements and notes

1. Refer to the policies, rules, plans and procedures.
2. Refer to explanation of terms.
3. International students need to refer to the University's English language proficiency requirements.
4. Not available to international students on a Student Visa.
5. Refer to recommended enrolment pattern. For previous recommended enrolment patterns refer to the relevant archived Student Handbook.
6. Courses within this program are assessed using a variety of assessment methods including essays, seminar presentations, reports, in-class tests, and examinations.

Enquiries

How to apply

Sunshine Coast Institute of TAFE (SCIT)
Tel: +61 7 5459 3000
Refer to the Sunshine Coast Institute of TAFE website

University of the Sunshine Coast
Faculty of Business
Tel: +61 7 5430 1221
Email: businessfaculty@usc.edu.au

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