Associate Degree Of Business (Hospitality and Tourism Management)

The Associate Degree of Business (Hospitality and Tourism Management) is embedded in the Bachelor of Business (Hospitality and TourismManagement) and has been designed as an exit qualification.

It prepares students with the skills needed for paraprofessional of hospitality and tourism industry roles and further study at the bachelor level.

The course provides students with a broad general education focusing on developing students’ knowledge and skills in business and hospitality tourism management skills and competencies.
Students are required to study eight core units which include Academic Skills for Success; Marketing Foundations; Business Communication and Stakeholder Management; Principles of Management and Organisations; Foundations of Information Technology; Business and Corporations Law; Statistical Data Analysis for Business; and Leadership and Evidence-based Business Decision Making.

These core units are enhanced with six specialised hospitality and tourism management units which include Introduction of Hospitality and Tourism; Food and Beverage Management; Accommodation Services; Quality Customer Service; Global Innovation and Future Thinking; and Visitor Management.

Some of the higher level units are generic, including those dealing with statistical data analysis, law and leadership. Students select two electives out of a pool of units to complement the core and specialised units.

These studies are designed to produce graduates who have the foundations of a coherent and cohesive body of understanding at the general business and hospitality and tourism management level.

What You’ll Learn:
 

Structure:

To complete the degree, you will need to pass 16 Units. These Units are divided into two levels based on contents and level of difficulty. The first level (Level 1000) has 5 core units and 3 specialisation units. The second level (2000) has 3 core units and 3 specialised units. In addition, you will get to select 2 electives.

Study Hours:

As a student, you will need to allocate time to attend classes. Generally, if you are studying full-time, you will have between 8 hours of classes each week, on- campus. In addition, you will need to set aside a minimum of 10-12 hours each week in your own time to complete assignments, readings, projects and prepare for quizzes and presentations.

Assessment:

• Your studies at AIH will encompass practical, professionally focused, and research-based learning, so assessment types will vary. You can expect them to include:
• Reports, project documentation, case studies and presentations
• Essays and assignments
• Quizzes
• Practicals and team-based projects
• Q&A

Learning Outcomes:

• Use knowledge of best practices on how to further sustainability (economic, environmental, and cultural/social) in the hospitality and tourism industries.
• Discuss knowledge of trends and key issues affecting the hospitality and tourism industries.
• Discuss relevant theory and practice in the context of the contemporary global hospitality and tourism industries.
• Explain personal and professional goals and development based on perceived strengths and potential for life-long learning.
• Outline leadership, teamwork and interpersonal skills needed for managing diverse and global hospitality and tourism operations.
• Identify personal and professional standards for ethical decision-making and social behaviour.