Advanced Diploma of Hospitality Management

The Advanced Diploma of Hospitality Management is a two-year qualification at Hopkins International College, registered on CRICOS (course code 117441C). It sits at the diploma/advanced diploma level of the Australian Qualifications Framework, which means it is practical, industry-focused and built around the day-to-day realities of running hospitality operations rather than academic theory for its own sake.

What you study

You cover the core of hospitality management: food and beverage operations, front office and accommodation, rostering and staffing, budgeting and financial control, workplace health and safety, and customer service standards. Later units move into revenue management, marketing, event coordination and leading a team. Assessment is mostly practical, running service periods, completing operational reports, working through case scenarios, rather than long essays. Australian qualifications at this level are made up of units of competency, each carrying credit points, and you need to complete all required units to graduate.

How it is structured

Study is typically spread across four semesters over two years, with intakes through the year. Delivery usually combines classroom sessions with kitchen, bar or front-of-house training facilities, and many providers build in a work placement or industry-based component so you spend time in a real venue. Hopkins International College will confirm the exact unit list, semester dates and placement arrangements, check the official page and the CRICOS register for current information.

Who it suits

This qualification suits people who want to move into supervisory or management roles in hotels, restaurants, resorts, clubs, catering companies or events businesses, and international students looking for a practical Australian qualification with a pathway into further study. If you are already working in hospitality, it can formalise the experience you have. If you are starting out, it gives you structured training plus exposure to Australian workplace standards.

Studying in Australia

International students on a Student visa can work up to 48 hours per fortnight while their course is in session and unlimited hours during scheduled breaks. After finishing, the Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485) post-study work stream may be available depending on your circumstances, check the Department of Home Affairs for eligibility. English entry is usually IELTS Academic 6.0–6.5 overall or an accepted equivalent such as TOEFL iBT, PTE Academic or Cambridge C1 Advanced; the Student visa itself has a separate English requirement set by the Department of Home Affairs. Tuition fees are published on the CRICOS register. Confirm all details, including unit structure and placement requirements, with Hopkins International College before you apply.

• Duty manager, hotels, motels and resorts across Australia
• Food and beverage supervisor, restaurants, pubs, clubs and catering companies
• Front office supervisor, accommodation providers and serviced apartments
• Event coordinator, conference centres, function venues and event companies
• Restaurant or café manager, independent and chain hospitality businesses
• Housekeeping supervisor, hotels and resort properties
• Banquet or functions coordinator, clubs, wineries and reception venues
• Small business operator, running your own café, food truck or catering venture

Graduates work across Australia's hospitality and tourism sector, including hotels, restaurants, clubs, casinos, catering firms, event venues and tourism operations. The qualification can also lead into further study, such as a bachelor degree in hospitality, tourism or business management, with credit for completed units where the receiving institution allows it.