TOURISM AND HOSPITALITY SIMULATION
THS3THS
2020
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
This capstone subject explores the real-time working of a hotel through the use of a computer-based simulation called HOTS . Based in teams, you will be able to use the HOTS software to simulate all business decisions of a hotel over a five year period. You are required to apply your knowledge of service operations, finance and marketing principles through SWOT analysis, cash flow statements and other appropriate methods of interpreting data. The HOTS program simulates real decision-making and will prepare you for working in teams and making managerial decisions for hotels.
School: La Trobe Business School (Pre 2022)
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Paul Strickland
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 3 - UG
Available as Elective: No
Learning Activities: N/A
Capstone subject: Yes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: THS1THE AND (BUS1BIB OR BUS1BUF OR MKT1MDP)
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: N/A
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Quota Management Strategy: N/A
Quota-conditions or rules: N/A
Special conditions: N/A
Minimum credit point requirement: N/A
Assumed knowledge: N/A
Learning resources
HOTS - Background Document and User Guide
Resource Type: Web resource
Resource Requirement: Prescribed
Author: Orange Company
Year: N/A
Edition/Volume: N/A
Publisher: Orange Company - HOTS
ISBN: N/A
Chapter/article title: N/A
Chapter/issue: N/A
URL: N/A
Other description: N/A
Source location: N/A
Career Ready
Career-focused: No
Work-based learning: No
Self sourced or Uni sourced: N/A
Entire subject or partial subject: N/A
Total hours/days required: N/A
Location of WBL activity (region): N/A
WBL addtional requirements: N/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
Graduate Capabilities
Intended Learning Outcomes
Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Paul Strickland
Class requirements
Computer LaboratoryWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.00 hours computer laboratory per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Students will be allocated to teams. Attendance is compulsory. In addition, students are expected to undertake between 1 h and 3 h of learning and assessment activities each week prior to class.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
One 10-15-minute team presentation4-6 students per group - All group members must contribute to electronic presentation | N/A | N/A | No | 10 | SILO2, SILO4 |
One 2000-word individual reportThis report enables students to apply all knowledge acquired in their degree. | N/A | N/A | No | 60 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5, SILO6 |
One group report (500-800 words per student)Individual contribution to the group report will be 500-800 words sent electronically | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO4, SILO5 |
Computer simulation (team/group activity)Hotel Objectives, SWOT and PESTGroups will be formed with 3 or more students and a group leader will be assigned | N/A | N/A | No | 5 | SILO1, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5, SILO6 |
Background document questions to be answered in a quizMust be completed before commencing the simulation. | N/A | N/A | No | 5 | SILO6 |
Singapore (SIM), 2020, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Paul Strickland
Class requirements
Computer LaboratoryWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.00 hours computer laboratory per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Students will be allocated to teams. Attendance is compulsory. In addition, students are expected to undertake between 1 h and 3 h of learning and assessment activities each week prior to class.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
One 10-15-minute team presentation4-6 students per group - All group members must contribute to electronic presentation | N/A | N/A | No | 10 | SILO2, SILO4 |
One 2000-word individual reportThis report enables students to apply all knowledge acquired in their degree. | N/A | N/A | No | 60 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5, SILO6 |
One group report (500-800 words per student)Individual contribution to the group report will be 500-800 words sent electronically | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO4, SILO5 |
Computer simulation (team/group activity)Hotel Objectives, SWOT and PESTGroups will be formed with 3 or more students and a group leader will be assigned | N/A | N/A | No | 5 | SILO1, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5, SILO6 |
Background document questions to be answered in a quizMust be completed before commencing the simulation. | N/A | N/A | No | 5 | SILO6 |