Bachelor of Commerce - Hotel and Tourism Management Major

Summary

The hotel and tourism industry is an exciting, fast-growing sector and New Zealand’s second-largest export earner. As the industry evolves, there is a strong demand for degree-qualified managers who can drive sustainable growth while enhancing visitor experiences.

A career in this field offers global opportunities, allowing graduates to work in dynamic roles across hotels, airlines, tour operations, and event management worldwide. Lincoln University is the only university in New Zealand that offers a specialised hotel and tourism management degree, equipping students with the skills to lead in this thriving industry. Studying at Lincoln provides unique insights into business strategy, environmental sustainability, and cultural awareness—essential for shaping the future of tourism. If you’re passionate about travel, hospitality, and making an impact, this degree is your gateway to an international career.

How you’ll grow

• With lectures, tutorials and field trips from both guest experts from the hotel and tourism industry as well as Lincoln University’s own specialists.
• Supplemented by practical work experience (post-secondary school) in New Zealand or overseas.
• By being trained to be a resourceful critical thinker, innovator and problem-solver.
• By graduating with the knowledge and experience to make an impact in a rapidly regrowing industry anywhere in the world.

Career opportunities

Lincoln's Bachelor of Commerce- Hotel and Tourism Management major opens the doors to executive-level careers in general management and operations in the tourism and hotel industry: tourism activity businesses, airlines, hotels, resorts, marketing, food and beverage, and human resources in New Zealand or overseas.

Practical work requirements

You’re required to complete 480 hours of approved practical work experience after leaving school as a condition of graduation:

• Approved practical work can be taken overseas
• You’ll need to submit evidence of completed hours and a satisfactory written report to the Practical Work Coordinator

For more information on the practical aspects of study, or request a copy of the Practical Work Handbook, contact the Practical Work Coordinator at [[email protected]](https://www.lincoln.ac.nz/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#a0d0d2c1c3d4c9c3c1ccd7cfd2cbe0ccc9cec3cfccce8ec1c38eceda) or phone +64 3 423 0061.

Lincoln’s Hotel and Tourism Management major prepares you for a fascinating, fulfilling job where no two days are the same. And what’s really exciting is how the sector is expanding how it creates sustainable outcomes.

Kate Sweeney

Bachelor of Commerce - Hotel and Tourism Management major

Upon successful completion of this degree programme, you will be awarded a Bachelor of Commerce with a Hotel and Tourism Management major.