Graduate Diploma in Hotel Management

Graduate Diploma in Hotel Management

Graduate Diploma in Hotel Management

Are you seeking professional development or an opportunity to deepen your knowledge of Hotel Management?

SIT's Graduate Diploma programme is tailored for individuals with an undergraduate degree (or relevant experience) who wish to transition into the hotel industry. It's also ideal for current hospitality professionals aiming to advance into higher management roles by obtaining formal qualifications in the hospitality sector.

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Key Details
Invercargill
Qualification:
Graduate Diploma
Level:
7
Credits:
120
Duration:

One year full-time

Part-time study is also available

Study Modes:
On Campus
Dates:

2026 Semester 2: 06 July to 13 November

2027 Semester 1: 15 February to 25 June

2027 Semester 2: 12 July to 19 November
Fees:

This programme is eligible for the Zero Fees Scheme.

  • NO tuition fees
  • Direct material costs of $961.00 (GST inclusive)

International Fees can be found here.

Are you looking for professional development or an opportunity to learn more about Hotel Management?

SIT's Graduate Diploma programme is designed for students with an undergraduate degree (or relevant experience) who are wanting to transition into the hotel industry, or current hospitality professionals looking to progress into higher management positions by gaining formal qualifications in the hospitality industry.

This course will develop your skills and knowledge in strategic hotel management, tourism and hospitality management, entrepreneurship and event management. You will learn to understand, apply and communicate principles and concepts relevant to hotel management in order to function as a professional practitioner at a senior level in the industry or progress to further study.

Level 6                                  

Students must complete three of the following:        

HTM601 Contemporary Tourism

The aim of this paper is to expand student’s understanding of the interactions between tourism and hospitality systems and their environment, exploring issues such as ecotourism, sustainability and authenticity in tourism. 

ACT610 Financial Management for Business

To enable students to apply a range of financial management strategies to evaluate the viability of business ventures. 

HTM608 Entrepreneurship

The aim of this paper is to equip students with knowledge, skills and conceptual frameworks that assist in recognising and assessing inputs to the entrepreneurial process, in planning and creating a new venture, and in managing it successfully through establishment and growth.

MAN632 Operations Management

The aim of this paper is to enable students to evaluate critically systems-based approaches to control hospitality tourism and / or business operations and management.  

MAN636 Leadership & HR in Action

The aim of this paper is to introduce students to key concepts of leadership, performance management and staff development in the business environment.  

MAN638 Innovative Facilities Management

Students will be able to analyse and apply innovation and management techniques to attain productivity, yield and profitability requirements for a hospitality or business operation. Plan and develop strategies to manage property and product in innovative ways within the business environment. 

MKT675 Marketing Management

This paper provides students with a comprehensive understanding of the marketing environment, customer segmentation, and the key elements of the marketing mix, while emphasising how marketing management creates value through integrating market and customer information. 

MKT677 Digital Marketing and Communication

The aim of this paper is to equip students with the knowledge and practical skills to create a comprehensive Integrated Marketing Communications plan, using a mix of digital and promotion tools. Students will develop professional communication skills to effectively present and communicate their insights to stakeholders. 

 

Level 7                                  

Students must complete 75 credits from the following:   

CON759 Contemporary Issues

This aim of this paper is to provide students with the opportunity to demonstrate an advanced knowledge and understanding of various theories and practices applicable to profit and/or non-profit organisations, which reflect the key contemporary issues faced by organisations. Students will be able to identify, consolidate and evaluate strategic issues studied in earlier parts of their degree and within the current business environment. 

ETH760 Business Ethics

This paper aims to provide participants with an understanding of ethical reasoning. Participants will learn to identify ethical issues and evaluate ethical theories as they are applied to various business contexts. 

IBS790 International Business

The aim of this paper is to provide students with advanced knowledge of international business, focusing on importing, foreign entry strategies, and the formulation of strategies within diverse financial, political, legal, and cultural systems. 

MAN734 Strategic Management

The aim of this paper is to equip students with the skills to think strategically, apply strategic management principles, and incorporate change management practices to gain a competitive advantage in business. 

MAN735 Advanced Human Resource Management

The aim of this paper is to enhance students' knowledge and skills in human resource management (HRM), focusing on global HRM strategies, cultural differences, and the strategic role of HRM in aligning with organisational goals whilst adapting to environmental changes. 

MKT776 Event Management

The aim of this paper is to enhance students' knowledge and skills in managerial concepts and techniques, while developing their ability to integrate event management strategies, including budgetary controls, planning, and marketing, and applying analytical and problem-solving techniques to operational management in a real-world environment. 

SSB701 Sustainability in Business

The aim of this paper is to enhance students' understanding of managerial techniques and sustainability trends, to meet the needs of present and future generations, and ensuring economic viability, through analytical and problem-solving skills to promote sustainable business practices.

WPE700 Workplace Experience

Elective 1 - Elective Paper (to be approved by Programme Manager)

Elective 2 - Elective Paper (to be approved by Programme Manager)

Upon successful completion of this programme you will be well suited for employment in a senior level position (eg. supervisory or management) within the accommodation, hospitality and tourism-related sectors, including hotels, resorts, restaurants, events and convention centres. You could also consider setting up your own small business, or progressing to further study.

Entry is open to degree graduates who have graduated from a bachelor’s degree programme or those who can demonstrate equivalent, relevant, practical professional or educational experience in a related discipline.

English Language Requirements

Applicants, whose first language is not English, or who come from a country where the language of instruction in schools is not English, are required to provide evidence of having achieved one of the following

NCEA Level 3 with University Entrance, or

an International Baccalaureate Diploma or Cambridge A- level qualification for which the teaching and assessment was conducted in English; or

Cambridge Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (CELTA),or Trinity College London Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (CertTESOL);or

Successful completion of all primary education (being the equivalent of New Zealand primary school years 1 to 8) and at least three years of secondary education (being the equivalent of three years from New Zealand secondary school years 9 to 13) at schools in either New Zealand,,Australia,Canada, the Republic of Ireland, South Africa, the United Kingdom and the United States one of the countries listed in Rule 18.5 where the student was taught using English as the language of instruction; or

Successful completion of at least five years of secondary education (being the equivalent of New Zealand secondary school years 9 to 13) at schools in either New Zealand, Australia, Canada, the Republic of Ireland, South Africa, the United Kingdom and the United States where the student was taught using English as the language of instruction; or

Successful completion of a Bachelor's Degree, Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma, Bachelor Honours degree, Postgraduate Certificate, Postgraduate Diploma, Masters' Degree or Doctoral Degree, the language of instruction of which must be in English and which must be from a tertiary education provider from New Zealand, Australia, Canada, the Republic of Ireland, South Africa, the United Kingdom or the United States or

Successful completion of one of the following internationally recognised proficiency tests listed below to the level required of the programme of study and with all scores achieved in a single test during the two years preceding the proposed date of enrolment


IELTS test - Academic score of 6 with no band score lower than 5.5 
TOEFL Paper based test (pBT) - Score of 550 (with an essay score 5 TWE) 
TOEFL Internet based test (iBT) - Score of 60 (with a writing score of 18) 
Cambridge English Examination - B2 First or B2 First for schools or C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency with a score of 169. No less than 162 in each skill. 
OET - Minimum of Grade C or 200 in all sub-tests 
NZCEL - Level 4 (Academic) 
Pearson Test of English (Academic) - PTE (Academic) score of 50 with no band score lower than 42 
Language Cert - C1 Expert International ESOL Written (LRW) PASS with no less than 25/50 in each skill and Spoken (S) PASS 
Trinity ISE - ISE II with no less than distinction in any band

Every candidate for the qualification of Graduate Diploma in Hotel Management is required to follow the satisfaction of the Board of Studies, a programme of study for a minimum period of one year.

  • The overall programme of study for every candidate requires 120 credits for successful completion of the qualification
  • To be awarded the Graduate Diploma in Hotel Management, students will have been credited with all required papers and electives as specified in the schedule of papers
  • A student completing the Graduate Diploma in Hotel Management will normally be expected to complete the one-year programme (full-time equivalent) within four years

(Please note: students failing to attend for 80% of timetabled programme hours may forfeit Zero Fees entitlement).

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