Diploma in Tourism and Travel Management (Level 6)
Travel & Tourism
A course by
New Zealand School of Tourism
A 32-week NZQA Level 6 Diploma developing advanced skills for careers in tourism and travel management, including communication, marketing, leadership, and the design of hospitality/tourism businesses.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
Available in 5 locations
It will take a total of 32 weeks
Core skills this course teaches
Industry Understanding
Develop comprehensive knowledge of tourism and travel industry functions and structure.
Communication and Marketing Skills
Demonstrate advanced skills in communication and marketing specifically tailored to tourism.
Leadership and Management
Apply strategic leadership principles in tourism and travel management contexts.
What You're Signing Up For
The Diploma in Tourism and Travel Management provides students with advanced skills and knowledge to excel in the tourism and travel industry, both within New Zealand and internationally. Covering key industry functions such as communication and marketing, environmental sustainability, Māori culture, visitor experience creation, and strategic leadership, the course prepares graduates for diverse roles in tourism operations, management, and sales. It includes practical components such as internships, study tours, and opportunities to participate in industry job fairs. Graduates gain deep insight into industry structure, business design, and the importance of customer experiences.
Course Content
- Tourism and travel industry overview
- Communication and marketing
- Strategic leadership
- Creating the visitor experience
- Sales and distribution in tourism
- Environmental sustainability
- Designing a hospitality or tourism business
- Industry job fairs
- Study tours to tourism destinations
- Insights into large-scale tourism business operations (like Walt Disney World)
- Internships and work placements
What you need to know first
Applicants must have attained a qualification in tourism or travel at Level 5 or above.
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Tourism
Travel
Hospitality
Future employment opportunities might be
Front desk agent
Tour guide
Travel agent
Customer service agent