Graduate Diploma in Hotel and Tourism Management
Course details
| NZQF Level | 7 |
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About the course
Hotel and tourism work brings together service, operations and destination-focused thinking in settings where people’s experiences depend on careful planning and responsive leadership.
This programme builds specialist knowledge across hotel operations and tourism management, with a focus on sustainable, profitable and culturally aware practice. You'll explore rooms division management, tourism principles and contemporary issues in the hotel and tourism industry, then apply your learning through a hotel operations project and an industry project.
Learning is practical and connected to real workplace expectations. You'll develop skills in service quality, operational planning, communication, problem solving and evidence-informed decision making. You'll also build confidence working with different stakeholders, reflecting on workplace experiences and using research to respond to real business challenges.
The programme also strengthens understanding of the Aotearoa New Zealand context, including te Tiriti o Waitangi, te ao Māori and culturally responsive practice. As a graduate you'll be prepared to contribute to hotel, hospitality and tourism organisations with professionalism, cultural awareness and a clear understanding of service excellence.
Entry requirements
Academic Requirements
A Bachelor's degree in any field excluding hotel and tourism management
Alternative Requirements
Applications from mature students (over 20 years) are welcome. If you don't have the stated entry criteria, talk to us about whether you have the equivalent skills and knowledge or to determine if this is the right programme for you.
If you show that you have equivalent skills for tertiary study gained through study, work and/or life experience, you may be able to gain alternative entry.
Note: The number of courses you have to complete for this qualification may be reduced where you have relevant credits from previous study, or evidence of similar learning or experience in the workplace.
English Requirements
What if English is not my first Language?
Overall IELTS 6.0 Academic
- 5.5 Listening
- 5.5 Reading
- 5.5 Writing
- 5.5 Speaking
If English is not your first language, we want to make sure that you will be successful in your chosen programme of study.
- Please provide a result from a test or qualification on the acceptable alternatives
- English Proficiency Outcomes Chart.
- If you are a New Zealand Citizen or Permanent Resident, complete an Admission and Enrolment form and Ara will contact you regarding a free assessment.
- If you are not a New Zealand Citizen or Permanent resident, please book a PTE Academic test through the Ara Examination Centre or complete an NZQA-approved English language test in your home country.
- IELTS scores used must be taken from a single IELTS Test Report Form and are valid for two years from the date of the test.
- What if I have achieved NCEA Level 3 University Entrance?
- You do not need to provide additional evidence of English Language skills.
About the provider
Ara Institute of Canterbury is recognised as one of New Zealand’s leading tertiary institutes. Specialising in applied, vocational and professional training, it offers more than 150 courses from foundation to postgraduate level.
Ara caters to a diverse range of learners; from school leavers and career changers to professionals wanting to upskill and individuals seeking to re-enter the workforce.
All Ara students benefit from the Ara Advantage: relevant courses, taught by inspirational mentors in real-life learning environments. Almost every Ara programme includes work-integrated learning. Work placements, apprenticeships, industry-based projects and internships ensure students are work-ready when they graduate.
Across its six campuses, Ara’s dedicated tutors and non-academic staff support students throughout their study journey. A comprehensive range of student services - such as financial assistance, learning support, health and wellbeing services, accommodation, childcare and student events – contributes to the success of every student.
It also has six additional small community hubs which deliver free digital upskilling and personal development courses.