A Diploma in Hospitality Management equips graduates with the skills needed to work in the world's leading businesses such as: boutique hotels, resorts, luxury day spas, restaurants and the travel industry - they all need world class management.
The Programme is a blend of practical training with business theory giving graduates a competitive advantage to match their career ambitions. The internationally recognised and respected Diploma founded on Swiss standards of service excellence, provides students with the necessary experience to advance their careers. The tourism focused culture of Queenstown enables students to develop their business networks and a career in Hospitality Management.
Diploma in Hospitality Management
Level: 6
Length: 21 months
Intakes: January, April, July, October
Students are awarded a New Zealand Diploma in Hotel Management (Level 6)
QRC delivers a Level 6 Diploma of Hospitality Management which blends theory, practical and professionalism. This enables the QRC Graduate to have the required skill set and management capability to provide immediate value to an employer.
The fully paid internship is a key component of the programme as it provides students a "real life" application to the first year of theory. The internship is vital for creating opportunities within the industry but more importantly it provides the student with a unique learning and mentoring experience which ultimately increases their value.
QRC enables Graduates to enter the industry as professional practitioners who progress to management level positions at an accelerated rate.
Career Opportunities
QRC trains multi-skilled, qualified and ambitious industry professionals. Graduates perform to international standards, ready to enter the workforce in leadership roles such as: front office, food and beverage, rooms division, accounts and finance, sales and marketing and human resources. QRC Graduates are regarded within the hospitality industry as the employee of first choice.
The skills, confidence and industry connections I have gained during my time at QRC have been invaluable. I am leaving with numerous career opportunities, life-long friends and an excitement for my future in the hospitality industry."
Daniella Jones (Hospitality Management Diploma)
Course Outline
Paper Title |
Level |
Year One – Term One |
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| Tourism Fundamentals |
5 |
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Information Technology |
5 |
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Business Research and Communication |
5 |
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Cultural Intelligence |
5 |
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Food, Beverage and Bar Service |
4 |
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Hospitality Regulations |
5 |
Year One – Term Two |
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Business Accounting and Analysis |
5 |
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Marketing |
5 |
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Food Production |
4 |
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Contemporary Food & Beverage Management |
5 |
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Hotel Operations |
5 |
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Elective: Wine |
5 |
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Elective: Events |
4 |
Industry Placement – minimum 1000 hours |
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Industry Internship |
5 |
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Industry Internship |
5 |
Year Two – Term Five |
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Business Development |
6 |
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Leadership |
6 |
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Rooms Division Management |
6 |
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Hospitality Operations and Cost Control |
6 |
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Elective: Wine |
6 |
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Elective: Events |
6 |
Year Two – Term Six |
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Law |
6 |
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Human Resource Management |
6 |
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Economics |
6 |
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Managerial Accounting |
6 |
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Sales and Marketing |
6 |
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Capstone - Hotel Strategy - Simulation |
6 |
Programme at a glance
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21 Months – QRC Diploma in Hospitality Management (Level 6) |
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Term 1 & Term 2 Industry Immersion, Theory & Practical Training |
Term 3 & Term 4 Paid Industry Training (1000 hrs min) |
Term 5 & Term 6 Management Principles & Practice |
Pathways to Further StudyOtago University, New Zealand International College of Management, Sydney (ICMS), Australia César Ritz Colleges, Switzerland *Finance major - 2.5 years further study |
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Course Structure
The Diploma Programme consists of 2 terms (11 weeks each) on Campus, followed by a 9 month Internship, culminating with a final 2 terms on Campus.
During the first 2 terms you will undertake practical skill-based training combined with the relevant theory. There will be approximately 32 hours on Campus per week.
During your internship you will be placed in recognised paid employment with a hotel, resort or hospitality based business for a minimum of 1000 hours industry training.
In year 2 the focus is on management strategies and practices.
Electives
As part of the programme students in term 2 get to select an elective of either Event Management or Wine Studies. Electives focus on specialised areas of the industry which provide a practical insight.
Please note that Electives are subject to minimum numbers.
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) will be granted where your prior study or work experience is considered to be equivalent to all the learning outcomes for a particular QRC paper.