Graduate Diploma in: Tourism and Hospitality
QRC is New Zealand s premier Tourism and Hospitality College. The QRC Graduate Diploma in Tourism and Hospitality provides graduates and industry professionals with the skills and knowledge to become the next generation of industry leaders. Queenstown is the ideal environment to study this discipline with QRC students fully immersed in the thriving tourism industry from day one.
Paper Level Credits Term One Tourism and Hospitality Fundamentals 5 15 Tourism and Hospitality Business 6 15 Graduate Diploma in: Tourism and Hospitality Term Two Tourism and Hospitality Sales and Marketing Tourism and Hospitality Organisation Behaviour and Culture 6 15 7 15 The tourism sector is New Zealand s largest industry. The growth of tourism and hospitality has exceeded expectations and with continued investment and increasing tourist spend the sector is set to thrive. As a result there is a strong demand for talented professionals to join the industry and help to support this continued growth. Term Three Industry Internship (200hrs) and Research Project 7 30 If you are a graduate of another discipline interested in joining the thriving hospitality and tourism sector, QRC s Graduate Diploma will allow you to unlock exciting new career opportunities. The one year advanced programme focuses on providing you with the knowledge, skills and hands-on experience you need to begin a management career in the international tourism and hospitality industry. Programme at a glance Level: 7 Credits: 120 12 Months Graduate Diploma in Tourism and Hospitality. Graduates are awarded the Graduate Diploma in Tourism and Hospitality. Terms 1-2 Industry Principles and Research Methodology Term 3 Paid Industry Training and Research Project Term 4 Strategic Principles Study pathways The Graduate Diploma in Tourism and Hospitality provides pathways to Postgraduate study in the tourism and hospitality discipline. Term Four Tourism and Hospitality Strategic 7 15 Tourism and Hospitality Leadership 7 15 Graduate outcomes On programme completion, graduates will have the opportunity to work in the world s leading hospitality operations such as hotels and resorts, restaurants plus travel and tourism companies. Graduates will enter the workforce with the skills, knowledge and attitude required to work in leadership roles with the potential to advance through to management positions. Graduates can pathway to Masters programmes at the following Universities: University of Otago Lincoln University Auckland University of Technology University of Waikato Victoria University International College of Sydney (ICMS)
Entry Requirements Applicants must meet the following entry requirements: Have completed a Bachelor s Degree: Preferably in a Commerce, Business or or Show evidence of equivalent practical and professional experience and knowledge: (Domestic applicants only). and Have an English level equivalent to Academic IELTS 6.0: (6.0 in speaking with no band less than 5.5 or a TOEFL ibt score of 60 with a writing score of 20). No Recognition of Prior Learning, cross credit or credit transfer is available for this programme. Study in the world s ultimate tourism location Queenstown! Great accommodation options 1Be an employee of first choice Currency of content, industry immersion and professional development ensure industry-ready graduates. Benefit from QRC s strong network of industry partnerships Fees Domestic Students $NZ Tuition $12,302 Enrolment Fee $200 Total Costs $12,502 International Students $NZ Tuition $20,000 Course Related Costs $1,200 Enrolment Fee $200 Travel Insurance (1 year) $454 Total Costs $21,854 Small class sizes enhance learning and support positive outcomes MASTERS PATHWAYS through our partner Universities. 97% of QRC graduates went on to work in their field of study or progress to degree studies EARN WHILE YOU LEARN fully paid industry internships
QRC is an NZQA Category 1 Institution and has agreed to observe and be bound by the Education (Pastoral Care of International Students) Code of Practice 2016. QRC reserves the right to amend, alter or withdraw any of the contained information. Fees are subject to change. For more information or to enrol call us on +64 3 409 0500 or visit our website: www.queenstownresortcollege.com 7 Coronation Drive, PO Box 1566, Queenstown 9348, New Zealand Email: info@qrc.ac.nz QRC116852