Graduate Diploma in Hotel Management

Programme Overview

The Graduate Diploma in Hotel Management is designed for students who already hold a degree or have extensive industry experience and wish to gain specialized management knowledge in the hospitality sector. The program focuses on the strategic and operational aspects of hotel management, preparing graduates to manage complex hospitality environments.

Located in Queenstown (NZ’s premier tourism hub) and Invercargill, the program offers a unique opportunity to study in close proximity to major hotel chains and tourism operations. Students develop high-level skills in managing diverse teams, financial resources, and service delivery standards required for global hotel brands.

What You'll Study

To graduate, you must complete a set of core papers covering the essential functional areas of hotel operations and management.

Core Courses

• Hospitality Management Control: Financial systems and reporting for hotels.
• Strategic Management in Hospitality: Planning and competitive strategy.
• Hospitality Operations Management: Managing day-to-day front-of-house and back-of-house functions.
• Human Resource Management: Staffing, training, and leadership in a service environment.
• Service Management: Focus on quality assurance and customer satisfaction.
• Applied Hospitality Project: A capstone project involving real-world industry research or problem-solving.

Why Choose This Programme?

• Tourism Locations: Studying in Queenstown provides direct access to one of the world's most vibrant hospitality markets.
• Zero Fees Scheme: Domestic students may be eligible for SIT’s Zero Fees scheme (subject to conditions).
• Applied Learning: Emphasis on practical management skills rather than just theory.
• Fast-Track Entry: A one-year pathway to transition your existing degree into a specialized hospitality career.

Entry Requirements

• Academic: A recognized Bachelor’s degree in any discipline OR a Level 6 Diploma in a related field.
• Professional: Applicants without a degree may be considered based on 5+ years of relevant managerial experience.
• English: IELTS Academic 6.0 overall with no bands lower than 5.5.