Bachelor of Business specialising in Hospitality & Hotel Management

Studying the Diploma of Hospitality Management (SIT50422) and the Bachelor of Business (HE20614) as a packaged program offers a powerful combination of practical skills and academic knowledge tailored for the hospitality and hotel industry.

Key benefits include:

• Gaining industry-recognised qualifications from TAFE NSW and higher education
• Developing hands-on hospitality management skills alongside business and leadership expertise
• Building professional networks through mandatory work placements
• Enhancing your career opportunities across a wide range of roles in the global hospitality sector
• Saving time and streamlining your study pathway with a clearly defined progression from diploma to degree

This packaged program is ideal for students seeking a comprehensive, career-focused education in hospitality and hotel management.

The packaged program takes approximately three years to complete:

• In the first 12 months, you will study the Diploma of Hospitality Management (SIT50422).
• You will then pathway into the Bachelor of Business (HE20614), specialising in Hospitality and Hotel Management, for the remaining two years.

This structured study plan allows you to build foundational skills before progressing into advanced business and hospitality studies.

Yes — one of the key benefits of the packaged program is the opportunity to gain real-world experience while you study. As part of the Bachelor of Business (HE20614), students are required to complete a minimum of 300 hours of work placement.

• These hours are spread across the two years of the Bachelor program:
• 150 hours in Year 1
• 150 hours in Year 2

This built-in work placement gives you valuable, hands-on experience in a real hospitality or hotel environment, helping you become job-ready and confident in applying your skills in the workplace.

No, you won’t need to organise your own placement. TAFE NSW will secure your work placement and assist with coordinating all workplace learning and related activities. This ensures you gain valuable, hands-on experience in a real hospitality environment without the stress of arranging it yourself.

The Diploma of Hospitality Management (SIT50422) is delivered face-to-face at the following TAFE NSW campuses:

• Campbelltown
• Kingswood
• Ryde
• Ultimo

The Bachelor of Business (HE20614), specialising in Hospitality and Hotel Management, is delivered face-to-face at TAFE NSW Ultimo.

This flexible delivery model allows you to begin your studies at a convenient location and continue your degree at a central Sydney campus.

No prior study in hospitality, events, or travel and tourism is required to enrol at TAFE NSW. The program is designed to start with the basics, so you’ll build your knowledge and skills from the ground up — making it ideal for beginners or those changing careers.

Upon successful completion of the packaged program, you will receive two nationally recognised qualifications:

• The TAFE NSW Diploma of Hospitality Management (SIT50422)
• The Bachelor of Business (HE20614), specialising in Hospitality and Hotel Management

These qualifications prepare you for senior management and leadership roles in the hospitality and hotel industry, both in Australia and internationally.

This study pathway, combining the Diploma of Hospitality Management (SIT50422) and the Bachelor of Business (HE20614), opens the door to a wide range of career opportunities in the hospitality and hotel industry. Graduates are well-prepared for roles such as:

• Food and beverage manager
• Accommodation or housekeeping manager
• Venue or events manager
• Sales and marketing coordinator
• Human resources officer
• Hotel operations supervisor

With strong industry demand and practical experience built into the program, you'll graduate with the skills and confidence to pursue leadership roles in both local and international hospitality settings.

Yes, the hospitality and hotel management industries are projected to experience strong job growth in the coming years. As the sector continues to recover and expand following the COVID-19 pandemic, demand for skilled professionals in areas such as hotel operations, event management, food and beverage services, and guest relations is increasing.

Graduates of the Diploma of Hospitality Management (SIT50422) and Bachelor of Business (HE20614) are well-positioned to take advantage of these emerging opportunities in both local and international markets.

Yes, students who have successfully completed a Diploma or Advanced Diploma in Hospitality or Hotel Management, or an equivalent qualification from another institution, may be eligible for credit exemptions through Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).

All applications are assessed on a case-by-case basis, taking into account the content and outcomes of your previous study.