School Of BusinessThe Accommodation IndustryWestern Sydney University Unit Code: 200993.1
Discipline: BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT NOT ELSEWHERE CLASSIFIED
Student Contribution Band: 3
Level: 2
Credit Points: 10
Assumed Knowledge
A basic understanding of the core concepts of hospitality
Equivalent Units
200709 - Managing the Accomodation Experience
200144 - Managing the Accomodation Experience
About this Unit
The Accommodation Industry is concerned with developing skills for managing people, operations and business in hotels and hospitality companies. It focuses on the business operations and management issues to be found in successful lodging enterprises. The unit incorporates the application of key aspects of marketing, service management, financial management, revenue management and business development within a hospitality context. It develops effective problem solving and critical thinking skills necessary to meet the service industry's ever-changing needs. Students can expect to find employment in a range of domestic and international accommodation management facilities such as hotels, resort groups, cruise ships and the accommodation sector.