Courses

William Blue College of Hospitality Management offers a wide range of qualifications that have been specifically designed to produce work ready graduates. We offer both Higher Education and Vocational Education options and you can study on-campus or online.

HIGHER EDUCATION OPTIONS

The Bachelor Degrees offered by William Blue are university recognised higher education qualifications. Work placement and career development are major components of the courses meaning the emphasis is on a knowledge and skill-based approach to learning. All lecturers are industry experts as well as experienced educators. To be eligible for a Bachelor Degree, you should have completed year 12 with an ATAR of 63.40 or UAI of 60.00 or above (or equivalent).

Bachelor Degrees (on-campus full-time study)

William Blue gives you the chance to obtain a Bachelor Degree in just 2 years. Offering 3 trimesters per year and 4 subjects per trimester, this timetable allows you to complete your study program in as little as 2 years. As a full-time student, you will enjoy a comprehensive study load that consists of face-to-face lectures and tutorials throughout the week.

Bachelor Degrees (on-campus part-time study)

William Blue also caters to those unable to commit to full-time study. Undertaking your Bachelor Degree as a part-time student means that you can graduate in 4 years. This reduced study load allows you to balance your work and family requirements.

Bachelor Degrees (online study)

At William Blue, we offer a number of our degrees via flexible and online learning. As the name suggests, teaching and learning take place online rather than in a classroom, which means you can study when and where you want. The courses are specifically designed to fit your lifestyle – with a balance of supported and independent study and high quality materials. Flexible and online learning allows you to further their studies, without having to take time away from your family or work commitments.

Advanced Diploma and Diploma qualifications (online study)*

Our flexible and online learning program at William Blue enables you to graduate with either a Higher Education Diploma or Advanced Diploma. The diploma includes 8 business subjects which provide students with all the requisite knowledge for entry level and supervisory positions. After completing 16 subjects - including your area of specialisation - you will graduate with an Advanced Diploma of Business and have the skills to enter a middle-management or run you own business.

* Not available to international students.

VOCATIONAL EDUCATION OPTIONS

William Blue also offers vocational Advanced Diploma of Hospitality qualifications. These programs focus on developing your skills in the early stages of the course and equip you with the necessary operational skills crucial to getting a job in the industry. You might enjoy this more active style of learning before you focus on the higher level hospitality, business and management subjects later in the course.

As a graduate of the vocational Advanced Diploma of Hospitality, you can articulate into the third year of the William Blue Bachelor of Business or the La Trobe University Bachelor of Business (Tourism and Hospitality), subject to meeting minimum grade requirements. The Vocational Advanced Diploma of Hospitality courses are available on-campus only.

ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROGRAM

Hospitality Management Direct Entry Program (on-campus full-time study)

This program is one of a kind in Australia. You will not only improve your English within the subject area you are interested in, you will also build up a foundation of knowledge and vocabulary that will help you to succeed on your chosen program.