Graduate Diploma in Tourism and Hospitality Management in The University of Waikato

The University of Waikato

Campus: Hamilton

Duration: 1 year

Intake: February, July

*Fee: NZ$28,525 per year

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Description:

Waikato offers Graduate Diploma to provide student with the equivalent of a major in their subject area for taking career at further level. Tourism and Hospitality is becoming one of the largest industries of the world and professionals are needed to maintain the economy of the country. This diploma helps the students to manage sustainable operations to make lasting impressions on tourists that visit the country. Subsequently, Waikato prepares its students for the exciting career globally in managing tourism or business or events.

Via this diploma, students develop the practical knowledge to work in areas like service management, leading team member, designing operational systems, managing finances and calculating strategies for business etc.

 Career Outcomes:

  • Hotel/resort/cruise ship manager
  • Tourism/hospitality business consultant
  • Sport/leisure manager
  • Restaurant/bar manager
  • Special events planner
  • Adventure tourism operator
  • National or regional tourism planner/promoter
  • Catering services manager
  • Business entrepreneur
  • Government policy advisor
  • Operations manager
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    Eligibility Criteria:

    Academic

    The students must have Bachelors Degree in the related field of Hospitality to pursue Graduate Diploma in Tourism and Hospitality Management.

    English Proficiency Score

    1. IELTS (Academic) score of 6.5 overall (no less than 6.0 in writing)
    2. iBT (internet based) TOEFL – 90 with a score of 22 in writing
    3. Pearson PTE Academic – 65 with no less than 58 for each communicative skill

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