Graduate Diploma in Business (International Tourism Management)

The aims of the programme are:

• To take an interdisciplinary approach to study in the fields of international business studies with three optional strands, while retaining the core business disciplines of economics, with an emphasis on digital marketing, communication technologies, strategy and ethics.
• To enable students to gain a deeper understanding of the tourism industry and its multiple sectors, and develop a depth of knowledge on the management issues that occur within the industry. The Industry Practicum and Research Project will provide students with a hands-on immersion in the tourism industry and allow them to apply their learning, test the relevance of academic theories and reflect critically on the relationship between their academic study and industry practice.

It is suited for those seeking to:

• Bridge the gap between a first, non-business-related degree and a career in business, within an international tourism context, or
• Build upon a first general business-related degree towards a narrower field of study in international business tourism; and
• Build a firm foundation for further study at a postgraduate level in the new discipline.

BYOD: Students of this programme are required to bring their own devices (laptop, tablet).

Work Placement: 300 hours of practicum work.

Entry Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from a recognised institution or evidence of relevant skills and knowledge from work experience.
• For international students, academic IELTS with a minimum score of 6.0 overall (with no band score lower than 5.5 and gained within the past 2 years within one examination), or any other equivalent in a test recognised by NZQA.
• A personal statement explaining why you want to study the programme is strongly recommended.

GRADUATE OUTCOMES

Graduates of this programme with its three pathways will have an advanced level of knowledge and skills in tourism management. These attributes equip graduates for a wide variety of business roles in an international environment.
They are ready to pursue a career in the global economy with an awareness of international trade concepts, cultural issues, ethics and international tourism management concepts.

EMPLOYMENT OUTCOMES

• Tourism Manager
• Client Experience Manager
• Experience and Brand Manager
• Community Development Manager