Pursue a Bachelor of Hotel Management and develop the skills and confidence to become a successful leader in the hospitality and tourism industry. This degree gives students a strong understanding of important business and management areas such as marketing, operations, human resources, food and beverage management, event management, legislation, entrepreneurship, and financial accounting.
The programme combines practical learning with real industry experience, helping students build leadership, communication, teamwork, and customer service skills that are highly valued by employers. Graduates are well prepared for careers not only in hotels and tourism, but also in events, retail, customer service, and many other people-focused industries.
Three years full-time,
part-time study is also available
2026 Intake 4: 14 September to 11 July
2026 Intake 5: 23 November to 19 September
2027 Intake 1: 01 March to 28 November
2027 Intake 2: 10 May to 05 March
2027 Intake 3: 19 July to 05 May
2027 Intake 4: 27 September to 14 July
2027 Intake 5: 06 December to 22 September
This programme is eligible for the Zero Fees Scheme.
International Fees can be found here.
The Bachelor of Hotel Management prepares students for supervisory and management careers within the accommodation, hospitality, tourism, and wider service industries both in New Zealand and internationally.
Students study key areas such as marketing, operations, human resources, food and beverage management, event management, legislation, entrepreneurship, and financial accounting. The programme combines practical learning with industry-focused theory, helping students develop applied knowledge and real-world management skills.
Through assessments, field trips, volunteering opportunities, industry projects, and internship experiences, students gain valuable first-hand exposure to the hospitality and tourism industry. These experiences help build confidence, leadership skills, professional networks, and workplace readiness, preparing graduates for exciting careers in hotel management, tourism operations, events, retail, customer service, and many other people-focused industries.
Year One:
Year Two:
Year Three:
Compulsory Papers
Elective Papers (Choose any two)
Graduates of the Bachelor of Hotel Management are well prepared for supervisory and management roles within the accommodation, hospitality, tourism, and wider service industries. Career opportunities include hotels, resorts, restaurants, tourism operations, event and convention centres, retail, customer service, and many other people-focused sectors.
Many recent graduates have successfully gained employment within the hospitality and tourism industry, progressed into leadership and supervisory roles with their employers, and even started their own successful small businesses. The programme provides a strong mix of practical industry experience and management knowledge, helping graduates build rewarding careers both in New Zealand and internationally.
Entry requirements
School leavers
You’ll need University Entrance (NCEA Level 3), including:
Mature applicants
If you’re 20 or older and don’t meet the standard entry requirements, you may still be considered for admission.
You’ll need to demonstrate that you’re prepared to study at this level and have a reasonable chance of successfully completing the courses you enrol in.
English language requirements
If English is not your first language, or your previous education was not taught in English, you’ll need to provide evidence of your English language ability.
You can meet this requirement through one of the following:
English language test requirements
English language test scores must be achieved in a single test within the two years before enrolment.