Prospectus 2009 - Le Cordon Bleu

Le Cordon BleuBACHELOR OF BUSINESS DEGREESPROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCEWorkplace experience is a critical component of the LeCordon Bleu Bachelor degree. To complement the theoreticalstudy components, each student is required to undertake 600hours of professional experience over approximately 6 monthsin each of Stage 2 and Stage 4 of the program.Positions are negotiated by the Le Cordon Bleu ProfessionalDevelopment Department who aim to match students andpositions for the most advantageous outcomes for bothemployer and student. Positions in Australia are paid andstudents will enter into a contract of employment with thehost employer for the period of the placement. Studentswho find positions outside of Australia must investigatethe conditions under which they will be engaged.EXIT POINTSThere is only one exit point from the Bachelor of Businessdegrees. If a student chooses to exit the program after twoyears of successful academic study (including 1200 hours ofindustry experience), the following qualification will be awarded:• Advanced Diploma of Business (International HotelManagement) – CRICOS Course Code: 060183B• Advanced Diploma of Business (International RestaurantManagement) – CRICOS Course Code: 060184AASSESSMENT METHODSAssessment methods are varied, and include combinationsof examinations, tests, essays, reflective journals, reports,projects, and other written assignments, oral presentations,classroom discussions and activities.ACCOMMODATIONThe Bachelor degree programs are non-residential. Studentshave a number of accommodation options from InternationalStudent Residences and private rental and/or shareaccommodation – visit the www.lecordonbleu.com.au sitefor further details.TEACHING METHODSMost courses will be delivered by a combination of lectures andtutorials. Practical courses will utilise the specialist restaurant,kitchen and beverage service facilities available at RegencyInternational Centre for Hospitality, Leisure and Food Studies.Students of the Le Cordon Bleu Bachelor of Business degreesare expected to develop critical and reflective thinking skillsand will be challenged through the use of simulations andpractical experiences to apply their knowledge and skills andstrategically analyse their decision making.In addition to scheduled classes, students will be expectedto undertake individual study and extensive reading to furtherdevelop their knowledge.ACCREDITATIONLe Cordon Bleu Australia is registered by the Training& Skills Commission (TSC) of South Australia to issuethe following qualifications:• Bachelor of Business (International Hotel Management)CRICOS Code 060181D• Bachelor of Business (International RestaurantManagement) CRICOS Code 060182CThe TSC is the only legal body conferred authority underthe South Australian Training & Skills Development Act(2003) to accredit Bachelor Degree programs (and higher)to private Registered Training Organisations outside of theUniversity sector.Accreditation by the TSC is equivalent to accreditationundertaken by a Regional Accreditation body in the UnitedStates and the self-accrediting status of Royal CharteredUniversities or Universities enacted via an Act of Parliament.The Bachelor degrees are listed on the South AustralianHigher Education Register at Level 7 of the AustralianQualifications Framework.182009 Prospectus Le Cordon Bleu Australia Pty Ltd • CRICOS Provider SA: 01818E NSW: 02380M