This intensive programme equips you with the depth of knowledge, practical skills and experience you need to carve a bright future in this booming sector. Gain a qualification that’s highly respected across the industry, both in New Zealand and internationally, and fast-track your way into a supervisory, trainee or junior management role.
What will I learn?
Serious about a career in hospitality management? This intensive programme equips you with the depth of knowledge, practical skills and experience you need to carve a bright future in this booming sector. Gain a qualification that’s highly respected across the industry, both in New Zealand and internationally, and fast-track your way into a supervisory, trainee or junior management role.
Build proficiency in a range of key areas – from staff and financial management through to food and beverage service operations and business performance strategies. Graduate with an excellent understanding of standards of professional practice and management within hospitality operations - and take advantage of our exciting internship opportunities.
Programme content includes:
Year 1
Food safety
Customer service
Host responsibility (including Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act)
Functions, banqueting, food and beverage operations
Housekeeping and reception services
The modern hospitality industry
Hospitality in travel and tourism
Year 2
Rooms Division operations
Human resources
Financial management
Event planning
Resource management and procurement
Business case studies and industry practices
Hospitality research project
Hospitality internships available based on student performance
What qualifications will I gain?
New Zealand Diploma in Hospitality Management (Level 5)
New Zealand Diploma in Hospitality Management (Level 6)
You need to be 16 or older and have successfully completed the Certificate in Hospitality (Restaurant Service) (Level 4) (or one of NZMA’s other Level 4 courses).
If you haven’t, you’ll need some relevant work experience and you’ll need to achieve the required level in our evaluation.
If you are an international student, you also need to have completed high school and have an English level of 5.5 IELTS or equivalent* with no band score lower than 5.
You must have travel and medical insurance and a valid visa. * Other English Tests / evidence may be approved as advised by NZQA
All our Hospitality courses
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New Zealand Certificate in Foundation Skills - Level 2 (Hospitality)
New Zealand Certificate in Hospitality (Level 3)
New Zealand Certificate in Hospitality (Restaurant Service) (Level 4)
New Zealand Certificate in Hospitality (Advanced), Food and Beverage Service Strand - Level 5
New Zealand Diploma in Hospitality Management - Level 5
New Zealand Diploma in Hospitality Management (Level 6) (1 Year)
Diploma in Applied Hospitality Management (Level 6) (2 Years)
Diploma in Tourism and Hotel Management (Level 7)
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