University
The University of Waikato
Postgraduate Certificate (PGCert) in Tourism and Hospitality Management
This course is available
On-Campus
Level of Study
Postgraduate Certificate or Diploma
Duration
0.5 years
Next start date
Expected
Summary
Postgraduate certificates and diplomas provide the opportunity for continuing professional development in the same area as an original degree.
Why study a PGCert?
Postgraduate certificates are available to graduates who wish to build on an earlier degree, and who have appropriate practical, professional or scholarly experience. Some are available only on a part time basis. Waikato University offers specialist postgraduate certificates as well as postgraduate certificates.
Why study Tourism and Hospitality Management?
This subject is not available to new students of the Bachelor of Business in 2025. If you are a postgraduate student, please refer to Tourism Management. Tourism and hospitality is one of New Zealand's fastest-growing export industries, and it can take your career to new places. This subject will prepare you for an exciting global career managing tourism or hospitality businesses or events, in an industry that's focused on finding out what visitors want, and satisfying their needs. It's your ticket to work anywhere in the world! You might even decide to become an entrepreneur and start up your own tourism or hospitality business. The industry encompasses hotels/resorts, cruise ships, sport and leisure operators, restaurants, cafes, bars, theme parks, entertainment, arts and cultural attractions, special events, and much more. Employers are looking for skillful, business-savvy managers who can plan, control, make strategic decisions, and understand the legal requirements for this sector - and that's where you come in. Learn how to design and deliver memorable travel experiences
Build practical knowledge in areas such as service management, designing operational systems, business strategy, leading teams of staff, and managing financial resources. Gain skills in destination marketing, event management, and intercultural communication.
Career Opportunities
Adventure tourism operator
Entrepreneur
Hotel/resort/cruise ship manager
National or regional tourism planner/promoter
Operations manager
Policy Advisor
Special events planner
Tourism/hospitality business consultant
Entry criteria
A bachelors degree from the University of Waikato, or a qualification considered by the Academic Board to be equivalent, and previously completed study at an advanced level in the subject to be taken.
English Language Requirements
- an Academic IELTS Overall score of at least 6.5 (with no less than 6.0 in any band), or
- a TOEFL iBT (Internet Based TOEFL) score of 90 with a Writing score of 21, or
- a TOEFL iBT Home Edition overall score of 90 with a Writing score of 21, or
- a B grade or better at Level 8 in the Certificate of Attainment in Academic English, or
- a PTE Academic overall score of 56 with no band less than 46, or
- a Language Cert International ESOL (LRWS) C1 Expert with an overall high pass and no less than a pass in each skill, or
- a Language Cert International ESOL (LRWS) B2 Communicator with 38-50 score per skill, or
- awarded a New Zealand Certificate in English Language (Academic) (Level 5), or
- a Trinity College London Integrated Skills in English (ISE) III with a pass in all four components, or
- a B2 First (formally known as Cambridge English: First (FCE)) with an overall score of 176 and no bands below 169, or
- a C2 Proficiency (formally known as Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE)) with an overall score of 176 and no bands below 169, or
- a Michigan English Test (formally known as Michigan English Language Assessment Battery (MELAB)) minimum score of 59.
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