Introduction to Hospitality and Hotel Management

Unit code: VHH1001 | Study level: Undergraduate
12
(Generally, 1 credit = 10 hours of classes and independent study.)
Footscray Nicholson
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Overview

In this unit, students will be introduced to the study and application of hospitality and hotel management theory, trends, realities and practice. Students will demonstrate the ability to source and use industry and compliance information and hospitality and hotel management service strategies, tools, knowledge and skills. The unit includes an introduction to the essential elements of hotel and hospitality management, including food and beverage management, tourism and events, business administration, resourcing, sustainability, customer-centricity and the use of computerised systems to support service and decision making.

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:

  1. Locate, analyse and interpret key hospitality and hotel management information sources;
  2. Analyse the structure of the hospitality and hotel management industries, with a broad theoretical understanding of how key components contribute to the effective running of a hospitality or hotel business; and
  3. Interpret and transmit solutions to problems and challenges within a hospitality and hotel management setting;

Assessment

For Melbourne campuses

Assessment type: Test
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Grade: 10%
Online Quiz
Assessment type: Case Study
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Grade: 30%
Individual case study
Assessment type: Project
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Grade: 60%
Part A: Group industry report (50%) Part B: Group oral presentation (10%)

Required reading

Introduction to Hospitality Management,
Walker, J. R, 2020,| Pearson (eBook).

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