Institute of Technology or Polytechnic
Southern Institute of TechnologyThis course is available
On-Campus
Level of Study
Diploma
Duration
1 year
Next start date
Expected Nov 2026
Campus
Queenstown Campus
Kickstart your career in the hospitality and tourism industry with the New Zealand Diploma in Hospitality Management (Level 5). This practical and industry-focused programme gives students the skills and confidence to manage different areas of a hospitality business, including facilities, inventory, operations, customer service, and staff management.The diploma prepares students for supervisory, team leader, and junior management roles across a wide range of industries such as hotels, restaurants, cafés, bars, catering, accommodation, tourism businesses, events, retail, and other customer-focused service sectors.Students learn hospitality operating procedures, compliance requirements, staffing strategies, communication, leadership, and facility and inventory management through a combination of classroom learning and practical industry experience. The programme helps students build valuable real-world skills that employers highly value, creating strong pathways into employment or further study both in New Zealand and internationally.
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