Bachelor of Applied Hospitality and Tourism Management
Gain practical experience and explore the national and international tourism and hospitality industry, while developing skills for a rewarding career in management, operations, and entrepreneurship within these fields.
NZ$8,030
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Core skills this course teaches
Develop operational, managerial, and business skills
Students will gain essential skills to thrive as a trainee or junior manager in any sector of the tourism and hospitality industry.
Build entrepreneurial expertise
In the final year, focus on entrepreneurship to create your own products or services within hospitality or tourism, or work with national and regional tourism organisations.
About This Course
This hands-on, flexible degree provides comprehensive training in hospitality and tourism management. Over three years, students develop foundational operational skills, then advance to managerial and entrepreneurial expertise. The curriculum covers professionalism, core skills, customer experience management, marketing, sustainable business planning, staff development, product innovation, and includes internship and industry project opportunities. Graduates are prepared for dynamic careers in hospitality, tourism, events, and related service sectors.
Course Content
- Professionalism and Core Skills for Tourism and Hospitality
- Introduction to the Tourism and Hospitality Industry
- Supervisory Skills for Tourism and Hospitality
- Showcasing Tourism, Travel, Hospitality and Gastronomy
- Managing the Customer Experience
- Planning and Marketing for Tourism and Hospitality Enterprise
- Hotel Operations
- Tourism Operating Environments
- Food and Beverage Operations
- The Destination Experience
- Cultural Dimensions of Tourism and Hospitality
- Tourism and Hospitality Staff Development and Retention
- Planning for Sustainable Tourism and Hospitality Enterprise
- Product Development for the Tourism and Hospitality Industry
- Introduction to Tourism and Hospitality Enterprise and Investment
- Event Management for Tourism and Hospitality
- Innovation in Food and Beverage
- Impacts of Tourism and Travel
- Hotel Management
- Destination Management
- Entrepreneurship for the Service Sector
- Branding and Marketing Strategies for the Hospitality Sector
- Branding and Marketing Strategies for the Tourism Sector
- Product Innovation and Development for the Hospitality Sector
- Product Innovation and Development for the Tourism Sector
Build towards these roles
Hotel/accommodation management (sales, marketing, front desk, concierge)Food and beverage management, restaurants, cateringTourism, hotel, and venue facilities managementTourism ventures and operationsEvent and conference planning and managementTravel agencies and tourism information centresReservations and ticketingDestination managementBusiness and trade development
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.
