Postgraduate Diploma in Management (Hospitality)
Business & Management
A course by
Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology
Advance your management career in hospitality with this applied postgraduate diploma designed for future business leaders. Build advanced management, research, and strategic skills through a blend of theoretical and work-based learning.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
Mokoia Campus, Rotorua
It will take a total of 1 year
Core skills this course teaches
Develop advanced management problem-solving skills
Apply strategic analysis and critical enquiry to complex business issues in hospitality.
Conduct applied research
Design and complete a significant independent applied research proposal within a hospitality or business context.
Lead business operations in hospitality
Utilise advanced management tools to oversee finance, HR, operations, and change processes in hospitality businesses.
What You're Signing Up For
The Postgraduate Diploma in Management (Hospitality) at Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology allows students to specialise in hospitality management while building strong business leadership and research skills. Mixing academic theory and applied, real-world projects, the programme focuses on strategic problem solving, analysis, and critical enquiry. It is ideal for those wishing to advance their career in hospitality or transition to master's level study. The kaitiakitanga framework and Te Tiriti o Waitangi underpin the learning approach, addressing the aspirations of Māori, Pacific, and international learners.
Course Content
- Management Practice - Critical Analysis and Review
- Strategic Human Resource Management
- Finance for Managers
- Operations Management
- Change Management
- Advanced Applied Research Proposal
- TWO elective papers from:
- Cultural Intelligence in the Hospitality Industry
- Service Sector Marketing
- Work-Integrated Project
What you need to know first
Undergraduate degree with honours, or a postgraduate certificate
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Business
Hospitality
Tourism
Future employment opportunities might be
Assistant Manager
Event Manager
Project Manager
Conference and Functions Manager
Known for hands-on, industry-aligned education, Toi Ohomai focuses on giving learners real skills that lead to real outcomes. With strong employer connections, supportive teaching, and clear pathways across certificates, diplomas, and degrees, it’s a place where learning stays relevant and confidence grows over time. Courses span trades, construction, business, health, creative industries, technology, and primary industries, helping learners build experience and momentum for whatever comes next.