Location

Duration

Delivery

Credits

Level

Start

Auckland. THIS PROGRAMME

IS ONLY AVAILABLE TO

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS.

One year full-time

On campus with a 200-hour,

or three-month credit-bearing

internship undertaken in your

final study block.

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January, March, June, August

and October

Fee* International $18,640

*Fees are approximate, subject

to change and exchange rates

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> You must hold a recognised bachelor's degree in any discipline or have equivalent

skills/experience.

> International students will be individually assessed to ensure they meet the entry

requirements. Click here for equivalent academic entry requirements by country.

> If English is not your first language, you must also demonstrate English language skills

equivalent to an IELTS overall band score (academic) of 6.0, with no less than 5.5 in any

other band OR successful completion of the New Zealand Certificate in English Language

(Level 4) is an acceptable equivalent.

> If you have achieved a high level of English in academic results, you may apply for an IELTS

exemption.

> Otago Polytechnic's Auckland International Campus Application form.

> A scanned copy of the photo page of your current passport as official identification.

> Certified copies of your academic transcripts from your previous undergraduate

studies.These must be in English.

> Certified copies of your final award (the diploma or degree you received) and any other

relevant qualifications you hold.

> A certified copy of your English language test results (i.e. IELTS or TOEFL) to show

your English language skill level.

Eligible applicants will be offered places on this programme as applications are received. However,

preference will be given to applicants who meet the entry criteria and have prior hotel industry

background.

If you already hold a recognised undergraduate degree, this Graduate Diploma is your

perfect opportunity to gain an important business qualification.

The Graduate Diploma in Hotel Management is designed for aspir ing individuals seeking to

achieve their management potential and to stand out from the crowd. With its blend of

practical learning, management theory and strategy, the programme builds on your existing

skills and opens up new career possibilities. The 200-hour industr ial internship is a key feature

of this qualification and enables you to apply your newly-acquired knowledge to a real-life

situation whilst also gaining valuable work experience that counts towards your degree! It also

allows you to forge crucial contacts and to develop peer networks which will boost your

employment prospects. Our experienced staff will help to place you at one of the many exciting

internship locations we have available; opportunities exist both within New Zealand and

throughout the world and range from small, family-run hotels to five-star, luxury resorts.

Entry requirements

Application requirements

Selection procedure

Graduate Diploma in Hotel Management

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You should allow NZD $80-$150 per paper for required text books. This will be approximately NZD

$500 for the full year-long qualification.

Upon successful completion of this Graduate Diploma, you will be well-suited for employment in a

supervisory or management capacity within the accommodation, hospitality and tourism-related

sectors, including hotels, resorts, restaurants, events and convention centres. You could even think

about setting up your own small business.

You will be able to use your knowledge to evaluate operational matters and to implement processes

across a range of specialist areas including operations management and marketing services.

In addition, we can help you to prepare for job interviews in New Zealand and also offer assistance

when you are preparing a resume or curriculum vitae for New Zealand employers. For more

information about the work environment and career opportunities in New Zealand,

visit www.careers.govt.nz

You must complete three hotel management papers at Level 6, two papers at Level 7 and a 45-credit

industry project.

LEVEL 6

Facilities Management

Develop an understanding of facilities management within the hotel industry. Examine and evaluate

key functions and responsibilities in the management and operation of specialised facilities, property

and inventories.

Rooms Division Operations Management

Gain the skills and knowledge to develop, implement and monitor management planning in the

operations of the front office and housekeeping division. Explore and evaluate the current

management practice required by the sector. Make the appropriate management responses to

changes in the operating environments through the analysis of each of the fundamental management

issues used in a quality accommodation services operation.

Services Marketing Management

Gain an understanding of the roles, functions and application of services marketing management

within contemporary New Zealand organisations. Explore the key resources, skills, techniques,

attitudes and ethics required to operate successfully in a range of service environments.

LEVEL 7

Contemporary Issues in the Hotel Industry

Undertake an in-depth analysis of the up-to-date issues that impact on modern management

practices within the hotel industry. This course will build on the knowledge and skills you have

developed in the earlier papers which introduced you to the basics of marketing and management.

Strategic Management

Gain an understanding of the application of strategic management and the management processes

aimed at improving organisational effectiveness by means of a systematic set of strategic goals, plans

and actions. Analyse and evaluate the use of strategic management concepts and problems within

business, through research of strategic analysis, choice and the implementation of various

management practices and philosophies.

This programme of study generally includes lectures and seminars/tutorials. You will be expected to

contribute at least 20 hours per week of your own time in self-directed study to allow for successful

completion of the qualification. You will also complete a 200-hour internship. The internship is an

educational model that integrates academic studies with relevant work experience. This gives you the

chance to apply the knowledge you have acquired in a real-life, hands-on situation and will be

attractive to your future employers!

The standard programme structure must be followed to achieve this qualification.

Additional costs

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