Study Tourism
Why Study Tourism in New Zealand?
fantastic Education & great industry connections
Most, if not all, tourism courses in New Zealand provide practical learning - whether that’s through internships or workplace experience. This allows you to get valuable hands-on experience of New Zealand’s tourism industry. Many tourism courses also have great industry connections with national and international companies, which provide networking opportunities and may jumpstart your career here or abroad.
Join the roaring tourism industry
Tourism New Zealand is the world’s oldest national tourism organisation, established in 1901.
Tourism is New Zealand’s biggest export industry and directly employs one in eight New Zealanders. In 2019, the tourism industry contributed $16.2 billion NZD to New Zealand’s gross domestic product (GDP). Study tourism in New Zealand and become a part of New Zealand’s thriving tourism industry.
explore New Zealand while you study
New Zealand is a stunning country with a huge variety of environmental marvels to see and exciting adventures to go on.. While you study here, you’ll be able to explore New Zealand’s many different natural wonders and find out for yourself what makes our country so beautiful. You’ll have the opportunity to experience first-hand New Zealand’s thriving tourism industry
Tourism Courses in New Zealand
Bachelor of International Tourism Management (level 7)
AUT
The Bachelor of International Tourism Management at AUT has been quality-assured by the United Nations World Tourism Organisation. Here, you’ll develop a strong understanding of the tourism industry in a global and local context. By doing this degree, you’ll be well prepared to play an effective role in New Zealand’s exciting tourism industry. AUT has strong industry links with organisations, companies and agencies in the hospitality and tourism sector. In your last semester, you’ll be able to make use of these connections and do workplace experience that can provide valuable learning or even further work.
Available majors: Travel Management // Sustainable Tourism Management
Bachelor of commerce - tourism management major (Level 7)
Victoria University of wellington
The Bachelor of Commerce majoring in Tourism Management will focus on how tourists and tourism businesses are managed, how the industry works and how it’s changing. Tourism brings opportunities but also raises issues - your studies will explore the impacts of tourism.
Wellington School of Business and Government is among a small group of business schools worldwide that hold the 'Triple Crown' of international business education credentials. You can be confident your qualification will stand amongst the best around the world.
Bachelor of commerce - tourism marketing & Management Major (Level 7)
University of Canterbury
The Tourism Marketing and Management major within the Bachelor of Commerce explores the growth of the contemporary tourism industry and its huge impact on a country’s environment, economy, culture, residents and on tourists themselves. The university’’s tourism studies has a strong focus on the managerial and marketing aspects of the tourism industry, particularly on natural and cultural resources management in New Zealand, offering a unique background and skillset from graduates of other universities. Work integrated learning such as internships are a key component of bachelor’s degrees at University of Canterbury, plus you could also have the opportunity to go on an international exchange with one of the university’s global partners.
Bachelor of commerce - Tourism major (Level 7)
University of otago
University of Otago is New Zealand’s oldest university and has received more teaching awards than any other university in the country.
The Bachelor of Commerce majoring in Tourism degree will help you develop an understanding of the key issues surrounding tourism, its impact and ongoing management. You’ll be encouraged to take papers in other fields, depending on your interests and career destination - this wide breadth of knowledge will help give you a unique and broader view of the tourism industry in New Zealand.
Bachelor of Business - Tourism & Hospitality major (Level 7)
The University of Waikato
Tourism and hospitality is a major player in New Zealand’s economy and is a huge industry globally. The Bachelor of Business at The University of Waikato is focused on developing business innovators and entrepreneurs of the future. In the Tourism & Hospitality major, you’ll learn about subjects such as hotel and venue management, advertising and marketing communications. You’ll also learn fundamental business concepts such as economics, data analytics and intercultural perspectives. By choosing this major, you’ll be able to use your the skills you’ll learn and your innovative thinking to help companies in the tourism and hospitality industry drive forward in the industry’s fast-changing landscape.
The University of Waikato also holds the ‘Triple Crown’ accreditation among business schools worldwide, ensuring its high quality education.
Bachelor of Tourism management (Level 7)
Lincoln University
The Bachelor of Tourism Management is a specialised programme which provides students with skills and knowledge of the characteristics and management of the tourism sector. The programme focuses on tourism in relation to people and places as well as businesses and has been designed in consultation with the tourism industry. You’ll have a strong grasp of the industry as a whole, from theoretical insights to practical learning. Thanks to the university’s close relationship with the tourism sector, you'll have lots of opportunities to form valuable connections during your degree. This degree will give you a broad understanding of the industry at all levels, and you’ll be trained for positions of responsibility and management roles. When you begin your career, you'll be thoroughly prepared to kick-start your career with the confidence you need to make a difference to the tourism industry.
Bachelor of international Tourism and Hotel Management (Level 7)
Diploma in Tourism and Travel (Level 6)
Diploma in Travel and Tourism Management (Level 5)
Travel and Tourism Management Diploma (Level 5)
New Zealand School of Tourism
Choose to do a tourism course at New Zealand School of Tourism if you want to truly immerse yourself in the tourism industry. New Zealand School of Tourism specialises in training courses for careers in tourism companies, hotels, airlines, travel agencies, cruise ships, conferencing, and much more. By studying here, you’ll gain the knowledge, skills and experience you’ll need to understand the tourism industry and launch your career. You’ll get to participate in study tours and experience New Zealand’s tourism industry first-hand. The school has close connections with industry leaders such as Air New Zealand, Auckland Airport, STA Travel and Walt Disney World. In the bachelor’s degree you’ll have the opportunity to take advantage of these networks and do a paid internship for your last 16 weeks with one of the school’s partner tourism companies.