Graduate Diploma in Hotel Management

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SIT

A one-year (120 credit) Level 7 graduate diploma providing strategic and applied knowledge for advancing a career in hotel management and the wider hospitality and tourism industry. Designed for those with a degree or relevant experience seeking progression to management roles.

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NZQA Level 7 Certification (120 Credits)

Study Level

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In-person study

Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting

Available in 2 locations

It will take a total of 1 year

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Strategic hotel management skills

Develop advanced understanding of the principles and concepts of hotel management, including strategic and operational management in the hospitality industry.

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Hospitality and tourism sector knowledge

Gain ability to analyse and apply trends, sustainability, and contemporary issues in hospitality and tourism.

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Financial and legal management

Apply financial and management accounting concepts, interpret financial data, and understand the legal and employment frameworks relevant to the hotel sector.

What You're Signing Up For

The Graduate Diploma in Hotel Management at SIT is tailored for individuals seeking professional development or deeper expertise in hotel management. The programme is suitable for degree holders or experienced professionals who want to move into the hotel industry or advance within it. Students gain advanced skills in strategic hotel management, tourism and hospitality management, entrepreneurship, event management, facilities management, and HR and financial management relevant to the sector. The qualification enables progression into senior roles within hotels, resorts, restaurants, and tourism-related businesses, or further academic study.

Course Content

  • 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
  • Contemporary Issues in Hotel Management
  • Business Ethics
  • Sustainability in Tourism
  • International Business
  • Strategic Management
  • Advanced Human Resource Management
  • Strategic Marketing
  • Event Management
  • Workplace Experience
  • Elective papers (with approval)

What you need to know first

Bachelor’s degree; or equivalent relevant professional or educational experience

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What sort of industry will this job lead to

  • Hospitality

  • Tourism

  • Hotel Management

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Future employment opportunities might be

  • Hotel manager

  • Resort manager

  • Restaurant manager

  • Event and conference centre manager

  • Hospitality operations supervisor

  • Tourism business manager