Diploma in Hotel & Hospitality Management

Level 5

32 weeks

This programme prepares you for a career in the hotel and hospitality industry. You’ll learn conference and event planning, understand how hospitality businesses operate, and develop skills in accommodation, food and beverage management, and sales and marketing - all within a fast growing New Zealand industry.

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You will learn

Conference and event management skills
Leadership and organisational culture
Hospitality operating environment
Food and beverage operations
Marketing and Sales
Sustainability in hospitality
Delivering exceptional customer experiences
Reservations, reception and housekeeping processes
Opportunities to undertake domestic or international internships to further build your industry experience.

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Special Features

Small Classes

You won’t get lost in the crowd, with class sizes of around 22 students

Inspiring Tutors

Get the ultimate learning experience from industry-leading tutors with world-class knowledge

Study Tours

Our NZ study tours could take you to Rotorua, Queenstown or other popular destinations to experience different types of accommodation firsthand.

Course start dates

NZST Christchurch

573 Colombo Street Christchurch

8 Feb 202731 May 2027

NZST Auckland Airport

3 Leonard Isitt Drive Auckland

8 Feb 202731 May 2027

NZST Wellington

2 Bunny Street, Level 3, West Wing Wellington Railway Station Wellington

8 Feb 202731 May 2027

NZST Hamilton

94 Tristram Street, Hamilton

8 Feb 202731 May 2027

NZST Auckland City

Level 6, 360 Queen Street Auckland

8 Feb 202731 May 2027

Careers in Hotel & Hospitality Management

Hotel management supervisor
Conference and event coordinator
Cafe/restaurant supervisor
Hotel & resort business development
Entry Front desk agent
Concierge

New Zealand Diploma in Hotel and Hospitality Management Level 5

Domestic Students

All domestic applicants must:

Be a minimum of 18 years of age on day 1 of their programme
Have achieved a minimum of NCEA Level 3, OR a Level 4 qualification in a related area

Special admission or alternative entry requirements may be granted to applicants (aged 20 or over) with no formal qualifications but who have evidence of relevant prior learning and/or life/work experience.

Note: an entry assessment may be required. This is to determine your ability to read and understand textbooks and your ability to write an essay.

International Students

All international applicants must:

Be a minimum of 18 years of age on day 1 of their programme
Have completed Secondary School offshore, New Zealand Year 12 or have equivalent work experience
Have English language proficiency as outlined in the International Page on this website

Domestic Programme Fee: $10,583

Student Services Levy: $410*

^{*Also known as the CSSF or Compulsory Student Services fee. This fee covers the learning, employment, wellbeing and counselling support you might need during your time with us. This cost is paid together as part of your programme fees.}

If you're eligible for fees free study, you still need to apply for a Student Loan if you want to borrow for programme-related costs or living cost. Find out if you're eligible by calling StudyLink on Freephone 0800 88 99 00 or visit Studylink.

Programme costs for international students are available here.