Bachelor of Commerce - Hotel and Tourism Management Major
Course details
| NZQF Level | 7 |
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About the course
The hotel and tourism industry is an exciting, fast-growing sector and New Zealand’s second-largest export earner. As the industry evolves, there is a strong demand for degree-qualified managers who can drive sustainable growth while enhancing visitor experiences.
A career in this field offers global opportunities, allowing graduates to work in dynamic roles across hotels, airlines, tour operations, and event management worldwide. Lincoln University is the only university in New Zealand that offers a specialised hotel and tourism management degree, equipping students with the skills to lead in this thriving industry. Studying at Lincoln provides unique insights into business strategy, environmental sustainability, and cultural awareness—essential for shaping the future of tourism. If you’re passionate about travel, hospitality, and making an impact, this degree is your gateway to an international career.
How you’ll grow
- With lectures, tutorials and field trips from both guest experts from the hotel and tourism industry as well as Lincoln University’s own specialists.
- Supplemented by practical work experience (post-secondary school) in New Zealand or overseas.
- By being trained to be a resourceful critical thinker, innovator and problem-solver.
- By graduating with the knowledge and experience to make an impact in a rapidly regrowing industry anywhere in the world.
Career opportunities
Lincoln's Bachelor of Commerce- Hotel and Tourism Management major opens the doors to executive-level careers in general management and operations in the tourism and hotel industry: tourism activity businesses, airlines, hotels, resorts, marketing, food and beverage, and human resources in New Zealand or overseas.
Practical work requirements
You’re required to complete 480 hours of approved practical work experience after leaving school as a condition of graduation:
- Approved practical work can be taken overseas
- You’ll need to submit evidence of completed hours and a satisfactory written report to the Practical Work Coordinator
For more information on the practical aspects of study, or request a copy of the Practical Work Handbook, contact the Practical Work Coordinator at [[email protected]](https://www.lincoln.ac.nz/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#ff8f8d9e9c8b969c9e9388908d94bf9396919c909391d19e9cd19185) or phone +64 3 423 0061.
> Lincoln’s Hotel and Tourism Management major prepares you for a fascinating, fulfilling job where no two days are the same. And what’s really exciting is how the sector is expanding how it creates sustainable outcomes.
Kate Sweeney
Bachelor of Commerce - Hotel and Tourism Management major
Upon successful completion of this degree programme, you will be awarded a Bachelor of Commerce with a Hotel and Tourism Management major.
About the provider
Lincoln University is one of the eight government universities in New Zealand. Established in 1878, it is governed by the Lincoln University Council.
Based in Canterbury, in the South Island of New Zealand, Lincoln offers a unique experience, a perfect balance of student and academic life and a host of recreation activities around the region.
The institution is rated the 15th best small university in the world by the QS World University Rankings. It is home to a diverse group of nearly 4,500 students who come from more than 80 different countries around the world.
Lincoln graduates have a 6 percent higher employment rate than those from other New Zealand universities and the number of students graduating from Lincoln is higher than the national average.
Students can choose from a wide range of specialist courses from three faculties and one division – the Faculty of Agribusiness and Commerce; the Faculty of Agriculture and Life Sciences; the Faculty of Environment, Society and Design; and the University Studies and English Language Division.
Lincoln has dedicated itself towards undertaking meaningful research that makes a globally positive impact. Its sustainable approach and commitment towards handling climate change issues have attracted many postgraduate students studying at the institution.
The university also engages in other land-based research and hosts a range of research centres, including food research and innovation, land, environment and people, wildlife management and conservation, and soil and environmental research.
The university shares ties with leading organisations as well as research centres, which help students gain additional skills and knowledge through practical learning experiences.
The Lincoln University Students' Association (LUSA) is an active student body that governs a variety of clubs and organisations on campus.