ths3ths hospitality hosp sim
TOURISM AND HOSPITALITY SIMULATION
THS3THS
2016
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
By the use of a computer-based simulation titled HOTS , this capstone hospitality subject explores the real-time working of a hotel. Based in teams, the HOTS software allows all business decisions of a hotel over a five year period. Students need to apply all gained knowledge in food and beverage supervision, human resourcing and marketing principles including SWOT analysis, cash flow statements and other appropriate methods of interpreting data. The HOTS program simulates real decision making and prepares students for working in teams and in the industry
SchoolLa Trobe Business School
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorPaul Strickland
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 3 - UG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites MKT1MDP or BUS1BUF and THS1THE
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Subject Readings | Prescribed | La Trobe Business School | LA TROBE UNIVERSITY |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Make business decisions in a team environment.
- Activities:
- Ability to demonstrate leadership and decision making skills 2. Analyse the advantages and disadvantages of working in a group environment
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
02. Develop a marketing strategy including a S.W.O.T. and E.T.O.P. analysis.
- Activities:
- Develop a business including marketing strategy and undertake a S.W.O.T and E.T.O.P. analysis.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Teamwork(Teamwork)
- Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)
- Information Literacy(Information Literacy)
03. Demonstrate leadership and decision-making skills.
- Activities:
- Ability to demonstrate leadership and decision making skills through team meetings and inputting decisions into the HOTS simulation.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Teamwork(Teamwork)
04. Interpret financial data and make business decisions based on this information.
- Activities:
- About to interpret and present financial data into graphs and base decisions on past performance.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)
05. Ability to respond to business market forces and hotel competition.
- Activities:
- Through regular team meetings, simulation decisions will be inputted into the HOTS program based on the hotels competition.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
06. Research and source the optimum hospitality supplier to reflect the standards of a hotel
- Activities:
- Ability to source hotel suppliers consistent with market expectations (according to HOTS).
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Teamwork(Teamwork)
- Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
Subject options
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Melbourne, 2016, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorPaul Strickland
Class requirements
Laboratory ClassWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours laboratory class other recurrence on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
LectureWeek: 31 - 36
One 2.0 hours lecture other recurrence on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 36 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| one 15-minute team presentation | 4-6 students per team | 10 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |
| one 2000-word individual report | 60 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| one group report | 4-6 students per group, 500-800 words per group member | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
| Simulation participation | attendance and participation | 5 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
| Background document online quiz | Student must read the HOTS background document prior to commencing the HOTS program | 5 | 06 |