TOURISM AND HOSPITALITY SIMULATION

THS3THS

2021

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.

SchoolLa Trobe Business School

Credit points15

Subject Co-ordinatorPaul Strickland

Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsYes

Subject year levelYear Level 3 - UG

Exchange StudentsNo

Available as ElectiveYes

Learning ActivitiesSimulation tasks.

Capstone subjectYes

Subject particulars

Subject rules

PrerequisitesTHS1THE AND (BUS1BIB OR BUS1BUF OR MKT1MDP)

Co-requisitesN/A

Incompatible subjectsN/A

Equivalent subjectsN/A

Quota Management StrategyN/A

Quota-conditions or rulesN/A

Special conditionsN/A

Minimum credit point requirementN/A

Assumed knowledgeN/A

Readings

HOTS - Background Document and User Guide

Resource TypePrescribed

Resource RequirementN/A

AuthorOrange Company

YearN/A

Edition/VolumeN/A

PublisherOrange Company - HOTS

ISBNN/A

Chapter/article titleN/A

Chapter/issueN/A

URLN/A

Other descriptionN/A

Source locationN/A

Career Ready

Career-focusedNo

Work-based learningNo

Self sourced or Uni sourcedN/A

Entire subject or partial subjectN/A

Total hours/days requiredN/A

Location of WBL activity (region)N/A

WBL addtional requirementsN/A

Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes

Graduate Capabilities

Intended Learning Outcomes

01. Demonstrate leadership and business decisions in a team environment.

02. Develop a marketing strategy including a S.W.O.T. and E.T.O.P. analysis.

03. Interpret financial data and make business decisions based on this information.

04. Ability to respond to business market forces and hotel competition.

05. Research and source the optimum hospitality supplier to reflect the standards of a hotel.

Subject options

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Melbourne (Bundoora), 2021, Semester 2, Blended

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Enrolment informationN/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorPaul Strickland

Class requirements

Computer LaboratoryWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.00 h 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	Comments	Category	Contribution	Hurdle	%	ILO*
One 10-15-minute team presentation. 4-6 students per team (equivalent to 1000 words per student).	N/A	Oral presentation	Group	No	10	SILO4
One 2500-word individual report. This report enables students to apply all knowledge acquired in their degree.	N/A	Report	Individual	No	60	SILO1, SILO2, SILO4, SILO5
One group report (500 words per student). 4-6 students per group.	N/A	Report	Group	No	20	SILO4, SILO6
Simulation participation and background document quiz (30 min)	N/A	Quizzes	Individual	No	10	SILO1, SILO4

Singapore (SIM), 2021, Week 05-16, Blended

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Enrolment informationN/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorPaul Strickland

Class requirements

Computer LaboratoryWeek: 5 - 16
One 2.00 h computer laboratory per week on weekdays during the day from week 5 to week 16 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	Comments	Category	Contribution	Hurdle	%	ILO*
One 10-15-minute team presentation. 4-6 students per team (equivalent to 1000 words per student).	N/A	Oral presentation	Group	No	10	SILO4
One 2500-word individual report. This report enables students to apply all knowledge acquired in their degree.	N/A	Report	Individual	No	60	SILO1, SILO2, SILO4, SILO5
One group report (500 words per student). 4-6 students per group.	N/A	Report	Group	No	20	SILO4, SILO6
Simulation participation and background document quiz (30 min)	N/A	Quizzes	Individual	No	10	SILO1, SILO4

Singapore (SIM), 2021, Week 28-40, Blended

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Enrolment informationN/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorPaul Strickland

Class requirements

Computer LaboratoryWeek: 28 - 39
One 2.00 h computer laboratory per week on weekdays during the day from week 28 to week 39 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	Comments	Category	Contribution	Hurdle	%	ILO*
One 10-15-minute team presentation. 4-6 students per team (equivalent to 1000 words per student).	N/A	Oral presentation	Group	No	10	SILO4
One 2500-word individual report. This report enables students to apply all knowledge acquired in their degree.	N/A	Report	Individual	No	60	SILO1, SILO2, SILO4, SILO5
One group report (500 words per student). 4-6 students per group.	N/A	Report	Group	No	20	SILO4, SILO6
Simulation participation and background document quiz (30 min)	N/A	Quizzes	Individual	No	10	SILO1, SILO4