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
Available as ElectiveYes
Learning ActivitiesSimulation tasks.
Capstone subjectYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
PrerequisitesTHS1THE
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
Learning resources
HOTS - Background Document and User Guide
Resource TypeWeb resource
Resource RequirementPrescribed
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
Subject options
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Melbourne (Bundoora), 2021, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorPaul 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 presentation. 4-6 students per team (equivalent to 1000 words per student). | Oral presentation | Group | No | 10 | SILO4 |
One 2500-word individual report. This report enables students to apply all knowledge acquired in their degree. | Report | Individual | No | 60 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO4, SILO5 |
One group report (500 words per student). 4-6 students per group. | Report | Group | No | 20 | SILO4, SILO6 |
Simulation participation and background document quiz (30 min) | Quizzes | Individual | No | 10 | SILO1, SILO4 |
Singapore (SIM), 2021, Week 05-16, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorPaul Strickland
Class requirements
Computer LaboratoryWeek: 5 - 16
One 2.00 hours 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 | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
One 10-15-minute team presentation. 4-6 students per team (equivalent to 1000 words per student). | Oral presentation | Group | No | 10 | SILO4 |
One 2500-word individual report. This report enables students to apply all knowledge acquired in their degree. | Report | Individual | No | 60 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO4, SILO5 |
One group report (500 words per student). 4-6 students per group. | Report | Group | No | 20 | SILO4, SILO6 |
Simulation participation and background document quiz (30 min) | Quizzes | Individual | No | 10 | SILO1, SILO4 |
Singapore (SIM), 2021, Week 28-40, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorPaul Strickland
Class requirements
Computer LaboratoryWeek: 28 - 39
One 2.00 hours 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 | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
One 10-15-minute team presentation. 4-6 students per team (equivalent to 1000 words per student). | Oral presentation | Group | No | 10 | SILO4 |
One 2500-word individual report. This report enables students to apply all knowledge acquired in their degree. | Report | Individual | No | 60 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO4, SILO5 |
One group report (500 words per student). 4-6 students per group. | Report | Group | No | 20 | SILO4, SILO6 |
Simulation participation and background document quiz (30 min) | Quizzes | Individual | No | 10 | SILO1, SILO4 |