Program summary

Program title: Diploma of Hospitality/Bachelor of Business
QTAC code: 511882 FT
OP/Rank for 2011 entry: Not applicable
Duration: 3 years full-time
Commence: Semester 1 only
Recommended prior study: English; Maths A, B or C
Fee type 2011: 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 TAFE 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.

Study Plan

This Study Plan is valid from Study Period 1, 2011.

For students who commenced study in this program prior to Study Period 1, 2011:

• Find the Student Handbook for the semester in which you commenced.
• Select the program in which you are enrolled.
• Either scroll down to the Program Structure, or select the Recommended Enrolment Pattern link.

Program requirements

In order to graduate you must:

• Complete a minimum of 16 courses including all core and required courses listed below, and electives.
• (Optional) Use electives to complete a major or minor.
• Register any selected Majors and Minors with Student Administration.

Program notes

• Completing this program within the specified (full-time) duration is based on studying 48 unit points per semester (normally 4 courses).
• Courses within this program are assessed using a variety of assessment methods including essays, seminar presentations, reports, in-class tests and examinations. Not all courses will necessarily include all methods.
• As part of your USC program, you may apply to participate in the Global Opportunities (GO) Program to undertake courses with an overseas higher education provider. It is advisable to contact your Program Advisor to discuss timing and course issues.
• Not available for international students on a Student Visa.

Program structure

Core courses: (2)
Select 2 x COR coded courses from:

Required courses: (7)

Elective courses: (7)
Select 7 advanced level elective courses. Electives can be used to complete a minor.

Faculty of Business Minors: (Optional)

• Business Law
• Accounting
• Entrepreneurship
• Events Management
• Financial Planning
• Human Resource Management
• Information Systems
• International Business
• Management
• Marketing
• Property
• Small Business Management
• Tourism, Leisure and Event Management

TOTAL UNITS 192

Enquiries

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: businessinfo@usc.edu.au

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