Bachelor of Hotel Management
Hospo, Food & Tourism
A course by
SIT
The Bachelor of Hotel Management prepares students for supervisory and management roles in the hospitality and tourism industry, covering key business skills in marketing, operations, HR, event management, and finance.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
Available in 2 locations
It will take a total of 3 years


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Prepare for management roles
Graduates will be equipped for supervisory and management positions in accommodation, hospitality, and tourism sectors.

Apply management concepts in hospitality
Students will understand and apply key concepts in marketing, operations, HR, food and beverage, event management, legislation, entrepreneurship, and financial accounting in hospitality management.

Industry experience
Students gain practical experience through field trips, industry assessments, and an internship programme.
What You're Signing Up For
Pursue a Bachelor of Hotel Management to excel as a leader in the hospitality and tourism industry. This degree focuses on key management concepts, including marketing, operations, human resources, food and beverage, event management, legislation, entrepreneurship, and financial accounting. The programme blends theoretical and practical learning and includes field trips, industry internships, and applied research projects to ensure graduates are work-ready for supervisory and management positions in accommodation, hospitality, and tourism sectors nationally and internationally.
Course Content
- Year One: Introduction to Accounting and Taxation
- Organisations in an Aotearoa New Zealand Context
- Introduction to Human Resources
- Introduction to Marketing
- Introduction to Tourism
- Food and Beverage Management
- Hotel Operations
- Hospitality Service Delivery Systems
- Year Two: Contemporary Tourism
- Financial Management for Business
- Employment Relations and Law for Tourism and Hospitality
- Entrepreneurship
- Facilities Management in Hospitality
- Operations Management
- Human Resource Development
- Services Management and Marketing
- Year Three: Contemporary Issues in Hotel Management
- Internship Study
- Event Management
- Electives: Applied Research Project in Hotel Management, Business Ethics, Sustainability in Tourism, International Business, Strategic Management, Advanced HRM, Strategic Marketing, Workplace Experience
What you need to know first
University Entrance - NCEA Level 3: three subjects at Level 3 (14 credits each in NZQA approved subjects)
Literacy: 10 credits at Level 2 or above (5 in reading, 5 in writing)
Numeracy: 10 credits at Level 1 or above
Mature entry (age 20+): Must demonstrate ability to study at this level

What sort of industry will this job lead to
Hospitality
Tourism
Hotel Management

Future employment opportunities might be
Hotel Manager
Accommodation Manager
Hospitality Supervisor
Event Manager
Resort Manager
Restaurant Manager
Convention Centre Manager
Small Business Owner in Hospitality & Tourism


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