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Torrens University Australia (Blue Mountains International Hotel Management School)
Bachelor of Business (Hotel Management)
Torrens University Australia (Blue Mountains International Hotel Management School)
Course Overview
Torrens University's Bachelor of Business (Hotel Management) is delivered jointly with the Blue Mountains International Hotel Management School (BMIHMS) — Australia's #1 ranked hotel school in the QS World University Rankings by Subject for Hospitality & Leisure (top 10 globally). The course runs across the Leura (Blue Mountains, NSW), Sydney, and Melbourne campuses. Students complete two paid 6-month industry placements at 4- and 5-star properties such as Marriott, Hyatt, Hilton, Accor, IHG and Crown — typically earning AUD 25,000-30,000 across the placement periods.
Sri Lankan demand for this degree is high because the local hospitality job market is constrained but the global market (Dubai, Maldives, Doha, Singapore, Macau) is paying premium salaries — a BMIHMS graduate routinely lands a Front Office Manager or F&B Manager role within 3 years. The 3-intake calendar (Feb / May / Sep) means students can start at the rhythm that suits their A/L results.
Entry Requirements
Academic
- check_circle Sri Lankan GCE A/L: 3 passes (any stream); aggregate roughly equivalent to ATAR 60+.
- check_circle Or completion of Torrens Foundation Studies / Diploma in Business or Hospitality (BMIHMS runs both).
- check_circle IB Diploma: 24 points overall.
- check_circle Direct Year 2 entry available with a relevant 2-year HND or Advanced Diploma in Hospitality / Business.
- check_circle Online application via Torrens / BMIHMS Apply portal.
English Proficiency
- check_circle IELTS Academic: 6.0 Overall (min 5.5 in each band).
- check_circle TOEFL iBT: 70 Overall.
- check_circle PTE Academic: 50 Overall.
- check_circle Waived if your school qualification was taught and assessed entirely in English (most Sri Lankan applicants from Edexcel/Cambridge International streams qualify).
Estimated Cost of Study
| Expense Category | Amount (AUD) | Approx. LKR |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition Fee (per year) | AUD 36,000 | Rs. 7,560,000 |
| OSHC Health Cover (per year) | AUD 700 | Rs. 147,000 |
| Living Expenses (per year, Leura — on-campus residential) | AUD 21,500 | Rs. 4,515,000 |
| Student Visa, Uniform & Setup | AUD 2,500 | Rs. 525,000 |
| Total Year 1 Investment (offset by ~AUD 15k from paid placements over the degree) | AUD 60,700 | Rs. 12,747,000 |
*LKR conversion based on current bank rates. Subject to change.
Career Outcomes & PR
Eligible for the 485 Temporary Graduate Visa (2-4 years). Hospitality and tourism roles have multiple PR pathways via state nomination (190/491). BMIHMS grads place at Marriott, Hyatt, Hilton, Accor, Crown Resorts, Atlantis Dubai, and most major hotel groups globally. Starting Front Office / F&B Supervisor salaries in Sydney/Melbourne: AUD 60,000-70,000; in Dubai: AED 12,000-18,000/month tax-free.
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