Bachelor of Hotel Management [Ryde]

What is this course about?

The Bachelor of Hotel Management is an innovative pathway program that integrates the Advanced Diploma of Hospitality with the Bachelor of Hotel Management. The program combines practical and academic learning and enables students to graduate with a TAFE NSW Advanced Diploma and a University bachelor degree.

This course was developed by TAFE NSW - Northern Sydney Institute (NSI) and Charles Sturt University (CSU) to enable you to gain two recognised qualifications in just three years.

The entire course is delivered on campus at NSI's Ryde College, and on completion of this program, you will graduate with the TAFE NSW Advanced Diploma of Hospitality and a CSU Bachelor of Hotel Management.

NSI's Ryde College is internationally renowned and recognised as a leader in tourism and hospitality studies, while the CSU component of the course enables you to upgrade your qualifications while gaining credit for previous study. Even though the program is delivered at Ryde College, you will be enrolled at both institutions, meaning you will have full access to all the services and facilities provided at both CSU and NSI.

During the first two years (or equivalent) of the course, you will study components of the Advanced Diploma of Hospitality, including three specialist elective streams, as well as the first four subjects of the Bachelor of Hotel Management. In the final year (or equivalent), you will complete the remaining eight subjects from the bachelor degree.

Commonwealth Supported Places are available for the CSU component of the course, so you can defer payment until you graduate and are earning a salary.

If you already have a TAFE qualification, consider the Bachelor of Hotel Management articulated program.

For more information:

• Call NSI on 02 9448 6278
• Attend an information session
• Download an information brochure
• Visit the NSI website

Career opportunities

Graduates of this course will be equipped for a range of careers in the hotel management field, including management, marketing, tourism and human resources.

Admission requirements

Applicants must complete both the CSU Application for Admission form and the NSI Registration Form to enrol in this course. All admissions are by direct application to CSU and NSI, and both forms must be forwarded to Ryde College Administration.

To be admitted into the course, prospective students need to indicate their likelihood of success through:

1. previous studies, and
2. other attainments and experience.

Previous studies

Previous studies include:

• the NSW Higher School Certificate or interstate /overseas equivalent;
• the International Baccalaureate Diploma;
• a completed or part completed course of a university, college of advanced education or other accredited tertiary institution;
• a completed or part completed course of a TAFE college or other accredited post-secondary institution (including TAFE Tertiary Preparation Certificate);
• an approved Foundation Studies program certificate;
• completion of undergraduate subjects as an Associate Student with the University or through another University, or Open Universities Australia.

NSW and interstate school leavers are normally selected on the basis of their Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR) or interstate equivalent. You may also be admitted on the basis of a strong performance in subjects relevant to your course preferences.

Currently no secondary school subjects are prerequisites for admission to particular CSU courses however some courses assume a certain level of knowledge. This will be specified in the course information if applicable.

English language proficiency

Applicants will be deemed to have sufficient English proficiency if they:

• have completed all their formal studies in one or more of the following countries; or
• were born in one of the following countries and have completed at least one qualification in one of those countries; or
• have completed senior secondary study or at least one year of full-time University study in one of the following countries: American Samoa, Australia, Canada, Fiji, Ireland, Kenya, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, Singapore, Solomon Islands, South Africa, United Kingdom, USA, Zambia
  or
• have successfully completed one year of full-time (or part-time equivalent) post-secondary study at an affiliate institution of the University, with English as the medium of instruction and assessment.

All other applicants must explicitly demonstrate proficiency.

Acceptable tests for English proficiency

Any of the following results, attained within the last two years, can be used to demonstrate English proficiency:

• an Academic IELTS (International English Language Testing System) overall score of at least 6.0, and with no score below 5.5;
• a TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) paper-based score of 550 and TWE of 5.0;
• a TOEFL computer-based score of 213 and Essay Rating of 5;
• a TOEFL internet-based score of 80 for undergraduate and postgraduate coursework programs, and 90 for postgraduate research candidates with a minimum score of 25 in the writing section.
• a Combined Universities Admission Test (CULT) overall score of at least 65;
• a C pass in English at the GCE 'A' level examinations in either Singapore or the United Kingdom;
• completion of the International Baccalaureate diploma with English A2 at higher or sub. Level;
• a C pass in 'Use of English' in the Hong Kong Advanced Level Examination (HKALE);
• completion of the UNSW Foundation Studies Certificate with a C pass in 'Use of English';
• completion of an AQF Certificate IV (including English for Academic Purposes);
• successful completion of at least one year of study in a course at Associate Diploma or Diploma level on the Register of Australian Tertiary Education;
• a score of 155 in the verbal component of the STAT test;
• a Pass grade in the Uniworld English College English for Tertiary Entrance course; or
• IRI Diploma of English.

An applicant who does not otherwise meet the University's requirements may be admitted on the recommendation of the Dean of the appropriate faculty.

Attainment and experience

You may also be admitted to a course based on other attainments and experience. These may include:

• voluntary or paid work experience;
• performance in tests and examinations conducted by professional recognised bodies;
• participation in continuing education programs and/or staff development programs conducted by adult education agencies, consultancies, professional bodies or employers;
• completion of the Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT).

Internet access

CSU places great emphasis on services to its students. It is a leader in the provision of online services and, in particular, the use of the internet in the support of teaching, administration and communications with students.

The online environment is so integrated into all aspects of student life and the learning experience at CSU that the University now assumes that all on campus and distance education students at CSU will have ongoing access to an internet connected computer capable of communicating with CSU online systems.

Students enrolled in Information Technology subjects (i.e. with an ITC subject code) may be required to have additional hardware and/or software that is deemed essential for the completion of the learning activities in that subject.

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This course is available to commence study in

Session 1