Quick Facts
Intake Dates
16 February 2026
4 May 2026
27 July 2026
12 October 2026
Study Method
ICHM’s standard mode of delivery is face to face with incorporated technology enhanced learning (TEL).
Course Codes
CRICOS: 075806G
TEQSA: CRS1200832
Subject Summary
27 Subjects
19 Core on campus subjects
5 Electives on campus subjects
3 Work integrated learning off campus placements
Qualification Info
Awards
Bachelor of Business with (Hospitality Management)
AQF Level
7
Campus
Adelaide campus: 131-139 Currie St, Adelaide, Australia
The ICHM Bachelor of Business (Hospitality Management) prepares you for an international career in a wide variety of hospitality businesses. You will progress from an operational base through to a management perspective.
Your knowledge is expanded each year with new industry relevant concepts and business applications. ICHM’s academic year consists of six months full time study, followed by a six month Work Integrated Learning (WIL) placement throughout Australia, or possibly overseas.
ICHM graduates gain a comprehensive understanding of the international hospitality environment, and as a result, have outstanding career prospects with many obtaining highly sought after positions around the world.
What to Expect
Note: Electives are subject to change
Study Period 1
BBHM101
The Contemporary Hospitality and Tourism Industry
This subject will enable the student to develop an appropriate understanding of the range and scale of the management of operations in hospitality and tourism. The students will be provided with an overview of the industries including their functions, services, and locations that make up the key characteristics of the international contemporary hospitality and tourism industry.
BBHM102
The Server Etiquette
This subject will enable the student to demonstrate an understanding of the knowledge and skills required in the delivery of food and beverage service standards. The students will examine the operational characteristics of food and beverage service then analyse both the food and beverage product and service in relation to the setting and maintenance of appropriate product and service standards.
BBHM103
Restaurant Service: Standards, Etiquettes & Training
This subject will enable the student to demonstrate the range of professional skills and knowledge required to provide and coordinate complex services to customers in a professional and operational industry setting. This integrates a range of well-developed operational, professional and organisational skills required by staff to provide a range of products and services to multiple, diverse guests in a variety of settings.
BBHM104
Be Our Guest
This subject will enable the student to demonstrate professional knowledge and skills in Rooms Division, particularly in the Housekeeping and Concierge departments. Student will examine some of the common Housekeeping and Concierge operational characteristics as well as the products and services required to ensure standard delivery and guest safety and security.
BBHM105
First Taste at Culinary
This subject will enable the student to demonstrate a basic understanding of theoretical culinary knowledge and practical cooking skills, follow workplace hygiene procedures, and explain the fundamentals of cuisine and kitchen operations as used in international hotels. The subject will also provide the opportunity for the student to develop an appreciation of the food to be experienced in international hotels.
BBHM106
Building Blocks of Marketing
This subject is an introduction to marketing and will discuss the fundamental principles of contemporary marketing such as the marketing mix, the role of the customer, marketing research and survey techniques as well as their practical application to create value for customers and increase sales. The aforementioned principles of marketing and sales are demonstrated using hospitality-related situations that students will encounter in their professional practice.
BBHM109
Employability for Future Hoteliers
This subject will enable students to gain an understanding of contemporary communication skills necessary for the hospitality business environment. Students will develop personal, social and professional skills, knowledge and techniques which can be utilised and applied within a range of hospitality and tourism business contexts.
BBHM112
Ready, Set, Study!
This subject will enable students to develop the skills and knowledge required to develop a sound academic and digital preparedness for undertaking tertiary education. Students will be introduced to a range of concepts, strategies and tools that will provide them with the capacity to succeed in higher education.
Study Period 2
BBHM111a
Work Integrated Learning 1
Prerequisites:
Subject to course progression
This subject will enable the student to apply and integrate theory with the practice of work so they may develop their knowledge, skills and professional networks through lived experience in a professional workplace setting. This workplace setting may include an international hotel, hotel, tourism or other hospitality-related environment approved by ICHM.
Study Period 3
BBHM302
Managing Productivity Through People
Prerequisites:
BBHM205 Launch into HRM
This subject will enable the student to critically examine and evaluate the Human Resource Management strategies available to hospitality related organisations in ensuring that business needs are met through effective people resource management. BBHM306a Operation Hospitality: Capturing Success in Hotels Managing the day-to-day operations of a hotel requires cross-disciplinary and specialised skills and knowledge to ensure guest satisfaction while achieving organisational goals in a highly competitive environment. This subject builds upon prior experiences, skills and knowledge of the operational departments of a hotel, namely Rooms Division and Food & Beverage, to enable students to further develop an understanding of hotel operations from a managerial perspective and capacity.
BBHM308
Sustainability Check-in
This subject will enable the student to develop an understanding of the concept of ‘sustainability’ in international hospitality environments and the implications for both hospitality businesses and the hospitality consumer.
BBHM312
Revenue Management for Hoteliers
Prerequisites:
BBHM209 Money Matters
This subject will provide a framework to deploy business strategies to optimise revenue in the hospitality industry context. This subject will enable the student to critically evaluate the role of revenue management in hotel business performance and apply complex knowledge of strategic pricing to managing international hotel business operations.
BBHM313
The Business of Events
This subject provides students with a solid understanding and insight into different business events, the players, processes, influences, and future trends from a hotel venue management perspective. Through research, experiential learning activities, and site inspections, the topics covered include planning and management of conferences and events, stakeholder management – client, supplies & attendees, labour management, financial management, risk management, marketing, sponsorship, and event technology.
BBHM201
Culinary Around the World
This subject will enable the student to develop a professional and technical foundation in the skills required to be an effective supervisor and manager of a culinary food service operation. This will include the development of their own professional skills and knowledge of international cuisines, and the ability to critically assess the quality, efficiency and effectiveness of culinary standards, production and operations.
BBHM210
The Art & Science of Management
The subject also focusses on developing some of the advanced communication skills necessary in management and leadership roles, and the ability of the individual to influence others. In addition, the subject also focuses on the development of knowledge and skills to enable students to identify, analyse and make effective decisions to resolve people-related issues in hospitality organisations, facilitate employee development, and develop and sustain effective teams in complex, diverse, and increasingly global operating hospitality environments.
BBHM216
Entrepreneurship
This subject will enable the student to develop an understanding of the importance and role of entrepreneurship and innovation as important drivers for success in the dynamic and rapidly evolving hospitality industry.
BBHM217
Español 1
This subject will enable students to gain a basic understanding of speaking, writing, listening and reading Spanish. It is designed for students who have no prior knowledge of the Spanish language. Students will gain foundational understanding of the socio-cultural background of the language and learn the context and value of second language skills within the hospitality industry. The subject will draw on collective conversational practices to integrate knowledge.
BBHM218
Gastronomy: The Art, Culture and Science of Food and Beverages
This subject will enable the student to develop an understanding and a historical perspective of the principles of gastronomy, together with an appreciation of how such principles can be applied to contemporary hospitality by recognising that food culture and lifestyles have a significant effect on consumers eating patterns. The exploration of food and wines from various regional and international cuisines’, together with sensory evaluation of wines and foods will provide the basis for continued study.
BBHM303
Keeping the Customer Relationship Alive
This subject will enable the student to understand the theoretical concepts underpinning the management of a customer centric organisation by understanding customer needs and designing customer experiences through the application of a range of principles, tools, and frameworks that support the central focus of the customer for continued business growth in the current hospitality environment.
BBHM310
Big Data, Bigger Opportunities
This subject will enable the student to understand hospitality business analytics modelling through exploring statistical techniques which are necessary for the modern hospitality business environment. The subject covers areas such as data exploration and visualisation in hospitality business, information technology, various analytical methods used in decision making. Upon completion of the subject, students will achieve the required insight into how business analytics can be used as a business decision supporting tool to achieve competitive advantages in hospitality businesses.
Study Period 4
BBHM211a
Work Integrated Learning 2
Prerequisites:
Subject to course progression
This subject will enable the student to apply and integrate theory with the practice of work so they may develop their knowledge, skills and professional networks through lived experience in a professional workplace setting. This workplace setting may include an international hotel, hotel, tourism or other hospitality related environment approved by ICHM.
Study Period 5
BBHM302
Managing Productivity Through People
Prerequisites:
BBHM205 Launch into HRM
This subject will enable the student to critically examine and evaluate the Human Resource Management strategies available to hospitality related organisations in ensuring that business needs are met through effective people resource management. BBHM306a Operation Hospitality: Capturing Success in Hotels Managing the day-to-day operations of a hotel requires cross-disciplinary and specialised skills and knowledge to ensure guest satisfaction while achieving organisational goals in a highly competitive environment. This subject builds upon prior experiences, skills and knowledge of the operational departments of a hotel, namely Rooms Division and Food & Beverage, to enable students to further develop an understanding of hotel operations from a managerial perspective and capacity.
BBHM308
Sustainability Check-in
This subject will enable the student to develop an understanding of the concept of ‘sustainability’ in international hospitality environments and the implications for both hospitality businesses and the hospitality consumer.
BBHM312
Revenue Management for Hoteliers
Prerequisites:
BBHM209 Money Matters
This subject will provide a framework to deploy business strategies to optimise revenue in the hospitality industry context. This subject will enable the student to critically evaluate the role of revenue management in hotel business performance and apply complex knowledge of strategic pricing to managing international hotel business operations.
BBHM313
The Business of Events
This subject provides students with a solid understanding and insight into different business events, the players, processes, influences, and future trends from a hotel venue management perspective. Through research, experiential learning activities, and site inspections, the topics covered include planning and management of conferences and events, stakeholder management – client, supplies & attendees, labour management, financial management, risk management, marketing, sponsorship, and event technology.
BBHM314
International Wine
Prerequisites:
BBHM202 For the Love of Wine
This subject will equip the student with wine knowledge to discuss international wines with industry colleagues and customers, make recommendations for the inclusion of selected wine on wine lists and make recommendations to customers based on their stated preference and selected menu item. BBHM315 The Power of Brands: Hospitality Insights This subject will enable the student to understand the nature, relevance and importance of ‘brand management’ in the international hotel context. The role of branding and the nature of brand identity will be analysed in understanding the role of the international hotel brand.
BBHM316
Designing Contemporary Hotels
This subject will enable the student to develop an understanding of the key principles and importance of art, design and theatre in the development and management of hotels and hospitality, including the aesthetic importance in the cultural context and an appreciation of design and the theatrical aspects of hotel and hospitality operations.
BBHM317
Español 2
Prerequisites:
BBHM217 Español 1
This subject will enable students to develop an intermediate understanding of speaking, writing, listening and reading Spanish. Students will build on the foundational understanding developed in Espanol 1 and further develop their knowledge of the socio-cultural background of the language, including the context and value of second language skills within the hospitality industry. The subject will draw on collective conversational practices to integrate knowledge.
BBHM318
Hotel Outlets Management
Hotel management is no longer just about room sales but about managing total revenues from other hotel facilities and services including food & beverage outlets, catering and banquet space, golf, health club & spa, parking, and retail outlets. Hotel Outlets Management is important in the hospitality industry and hotel operators are striving to maximise all hotel income streams to optimise their profits from the limited inventories and resources. This subject will enable the students to develop an understanding of the roles of various hotel outlets and impacts on hotel business performance. It also provides students with the key tools to analyse and improve managing hotel outlets in international hotel business operations.
BBHM320
Innovate or Evaporate
This subject allows students to practise skills, including creativity, viability modelling, business model analysis, design thinking and lean experimentation. Students prepare a business plan for a new hospitality venture, or an improvement to an existing enterprise, enabling them to innovate and integrate their theoretical and practical knowledge. This subject seeks to build the knowledge, skills and attitudes required to succeed as an ethical professional. These knowledge and skills are then applied to identify and evaluate innovative high-growth product and service opportunities in the context of a hospitality start-up, a corporation, a not for profit or a government institution.
BBHM216
Entrepreneurship
This subject will enable the student to develop an understanding of the importance and role of entrepreneurship and innovation as important drivers for success in the dynamic and rapidly evolving hospitality industry.
Study Period 6
BBHM311a
Work Integrated Learning 3
Prerequisites:
Subject to course progression
This subject will enable the student to apply and integrate theory with the practice of work so they may develop their knowledge, skills and professional networks through lived experience in a professional workplace setting. This workplace setting may include an international hotel, hotel, tourism or other hospitality related environment approved by ICHM.
Course Learning Outcomes
Bachelor of Business (Hospitality Management)
| BBUS Course Learning Outcomes (CLO) | |
|---|---|
| CLO Code | CLO Descriptor |
| CLO1 | Analyse, evaluate and critique the contemporary hospitality market to identify opportunities for business development and innovations |
| CLO2 | Outline and apply interdisciplinary knowledge and skills in the management and delivery of hospitality services and experiences |
| CLO3 | Plan and apply business concepts independently and in teams to develop an ethical business mindset |
| CLO4 | Communicate and collaborate with diverse international hospitality stakeholders to develop and deliver shared goals |
| CLO5 | Validate technical and professional proficiencies to reflect on personal performance to demonstrate and enhance transferrable skills in international hospitality environments |
| CLO6 | Apply cognitive skills to acquire and analyse knowledge to complete a range of management functions in international hospitality environments |