About MBA - Master Of Business Administration (hospitality Management Specialisation) in Edith Cowan University (ECU)

The MBA develops and educates highly-skilled managers and leaders who can contribute to organizations in an effective and responsible manner.

In a globally competitive environment, it is essential to build capability by creating climates and cultures conducive to innovation and advancement. This program provides students with the ability to respond to challenging situations in complex and modern organizations.

It also builds and further develops problem-solving skills, and effective interpersonal and relationship management skills, with a focus on personal and professional development.

Hospitality Management Specialisation

This specialisation provides students with the skills and knowledge required for a career in senior hospitality management.

There is a strong global demand for university graduates with leadership, analytical and practical skills for managerial positions in the hospitality sector. This specialisation equips students with the skills, theory and knowledge, to function as business professionals and industry leaders in contemporary hospitality organizations and venues, as well as for managing their own hospitality business. It focuses on the management of hospitality enterprises, and the business events sector, with a particular emphasis on the management of people (staff and customer contexts), marketing, and current operational and strategic issues impacting the sector.

Learning Outcomes

• Apply cognitive and technical skills to investigate, evaluate and synthesize complex ideas, concepts and theories in authentic situations.
• Reflect critically on a complex body of discipline knowledge, research principles and methods to demonstrate mastery of professional practice or scholarship in hospitality management.
• Use high level self-management skills to initiate, plan and execute a substantial project.

Employment Opportunities

Potential career opportunities exist for managers within a range of global hospitality enterprises, including the diverse areas of hotel facility and accommodation provision, restaurant, cafe and bar service, resorts and casinos, visitor attractions and theme parks, event operations, stadia and convention centres, catering companies and hospitality service organizations.

Possible future job titles

Hotel Manager, Restaurant Manager, Hospitality Business Manager, Food & Beverage Manager, Front Office Manager, Resort Manager, Convention Centre Manager, Event Operations Manager, Hospitality Services Manager, Catering and Food Services Manager.

Other Specialisations you can study in this course:

• Cyber Security Studies
• Entrepreneurship and Innovation
• Environmental Management
• Finance
• Health Care Leadership and Management
• Human Resource Management
• Information Systems
• International Business
• Management of Occupational Health and Safety
• Marketing
• Professional Internship
• Project Management
• Supply Chain and Logistics Management

All applicants are required to have a minimum of three years appropriate and/or relevant supervisory or managerial experience if applying with a Bachelor degree. Alternatively applicants can apply with a Graduate Certificate of Business or a Graduate Diploma of Business, with equivalents considered.

English Minimum Requirements

Academic IELTS: An overall band score of 6.5, with no individual band less than 6.0

TOEFL: Minimum score of 573, including Test of Written English of 5.0 or better

TOEFL iBT: Minimum score of 84, with no individual score less than 17

Pearson Test of English (PTE): PTE Academic 58, with no score less than 50 for postgraduate standard entry courses

University of Cambridge (Cambridge English: Advanced): Post-2015: An overall score of 176, with no individual band less than 169

Other: Other evidence of English language proficiency may be acceptable.

Edith Cowan University Highlights

Edith Cowan University Average Tuition Fees And Other Expenses

The students planning to enroll at the university are encouraged to prepare an overall budget for international students looking to study in Australia. Amount of tuition fees of every course in ECU varies and can be checked with the help of the Fee Calculator.

Edith Cowan University English Language Requirements for International Students

International students who want to apply to Edith Cowan University are required to demonstrate their proficiency in English by fulfilling either one of the criteria as mentioned below:

Edith Cowan University Application Process

Application portal: Online

Application fee: No fees

Admission deadline: July 10, 2020 (for both UG and PG courses)

Supporting documents:

• English language proficiency (ATAR English and Literature, Minimum Grade C in English)
• Senior High school report
• Academic transcript
• Work experience
• Resume
• English language proficiency
• Interview
• Reference

English language proficiency (TOEFL PBT – 550, TOEFL iBT - 70, IELTS – 6.0, PTE – 52, WAUFP – 50% + pass)