About the course

Become a leader in the fast-evolving tourism and hospitality sector.

　　This programme has been designed to ensure that when you graduate you'll have the knowledge and skills needed for this dynamic industry, and that you can be a flexible, future-focused, creative leader who can adapt to changing circumstances.

　　Your studies will cover: hospitality and tourism trends, marketing strategies for local and international hospitality and tourism contexts, financial management strategies, business analysis for hospitality and tourism, communication, self-management, problem solving, teamwork and planning. In addition, you'll explore New Zealand's heritage and indigenous Māori culture, and gain an understanding of sustainability issues relating to tourism, such as its impact on the environment.

　　You'll learn how to operate in a broad range of contexts and you'll examine the technology used in the industry (including the impact of social media on marketing, revenue management, customer relationships, and reputation management). Much of your study will take place in simulated tourism and hospitality environments using authentic situations. You'll also undertake a research project investigating a real-world hospitality workplace issue, and work experience within the sector.

　　To meet Health and Safety requirements, applicants must be physically able to undertake the practical components of the programme in an industry emulated environment. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 3 Year(s)Fees: NZ$68,760

Intake	Location
Semester 1 (February), 2024	Christchurch
Semester 2 (July), 2024	Christchurch
Semester 1 (February), 2025	Christchurch
Semester 2 (July), 2025	Christchurch

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Ara Institute of Canterbury Limited

New Zealand University Entrance: NCEA Level 3 (60 credits at level 3 and 20 credits at level 2 or higher) which must include 14 credits at Level 3 in each of three approved* subjects, and Literacy - 10 credits at Level 2 or above, made up of 5 credits in reading, 5 credits in writing and

　　Numeracy - 10 credits at Level 1 or above (specified achievement standards, or unit standards 26623, 26626, 26627).

　　New Zealand Diploma in Hospitality Management (Level 5).New Zealand Diploma in Hospitality Management (Level 6) or equivalent.New Zealand Certificate in Study and Career Preparation (Level 4) Ara Tourism and Hospitality Management Pathway or equivalent.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.

　　IELTS - Academic score of 6 with no band score lower than 5.5.TOEFL Paper-based Test (pBT) - Score of 550 (with an essay score of 5 TWE).TOEFL Internet-based test (iBT) - Score of 60 (with a writing score of 18).

　　

English language requirements

　　6.0

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 60.0

　　

Application deadline:

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Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at Ara Institute of Canterbury Limited. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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