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
Become a future leader in the hospitality and tourism industry with the New Zealand Diploma in Hospitality Management (Level 6). This advanced diploma is designed to help students develop the practical management, leadership, and business skills needed to succeed in today’s hospitality environment.Students learn how to manage different areas of a hospitality business, including customer service, business strategy, financial management, sales and marketing, operations, and team leadership. The programme focuses on real-world learning and helps students build confidence in making business decisions, solving problems, and leading teams effectively.Throughout the programme, students will learn how to:Manage and develop hospitality staff to create positive customer experiencesUse communication, consultation, negotiation, and reporting skills to build strong workplace relationshipsApply financial management techniques to improve productivity, profitability, and business performanceAnalyse business challenges and develop strategic solutions in response to changes within the hospitality industryPlan future business strategies involving marketing, product development, financial planning, and continuous improvementThis diploma prepares graduates for management roles with minimal supervision across hotels, resorts, restaurants, cafés, bars, catering, tourism businesses, events, retail, customer service, and other people-focused industries both in New Zealand and internationally.
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