Bachelor of Applied Hotel Management

Become a future leader

Our Bachelor of Applied Hotel Management - Level 7 (Pending NZQA accreditation) programme is perfect if you have aspirations to work in management or business roles within the tourism, hospitality and hotel industry.

Whether managing a word-class hotel, recruiting the next Master Chef or planning the event of the century, this degree is designed to equip you with all the skills and knowledge required for a successful and fulfilling career.

The skills acquired may also be useful for those who are interested in starting up their own business.

Gain an understanding of how all departments operate within the hotel campus. You will not be sitting in a lecture hall all day, part of your training is operational and hands on. Our restaurants, kitchen, front office and hotel rooms are your classrooms!

This operational training is essential to ensure you have the right experience to become a success and get your dream job.

Being a hotel, hospitality or tourism professional means assessing different situations and making decisions quickly, ensuring the best possible experience for your guests.

The PIHMS Bachelor will prepare you with the latest business/management practices allowing you to create an environment that provides an exceptional experience for your guests. Many of the skills, including; leadership, communication, critical thinking, analytical and marketing can be used in many different businesses in New Zealand and globally.

As part of our degree programme, we find you two guaranteed hotel jobs. We call this our Paid Industry Placement.

You get paid while you study and you will graduate with a superior qualification and valuable work experience. You will also make many industry contacts, benefiting you significantly in your future career.

For those with the travel bug - the hotel, tourism and hospitality industry will allow you to travel and work at the same time!

Don’t wait until you graduate. Travel while you study on your Paid Industry Placement*

You will get to know our experienced, knowledgeable and friendly lecturers as mentors helping shape your future. They are dedicated and committed to your success.

Live, study and learn in a 4 star Qualmark rated Hotel.

Earn up to $30,000 during your study - paid industry placements at PIHMS throughout your study.

Enjoy a hotel lifestyle while studying - real life learning within the hotel school. Students fulfill all roles within the hotel school from food and beverage, front office, housekeeping and management.

Qualifications from undergraduate to Masters Degree.