Travel and Tourism

Program Overview

Students gain knowledge in various aspects of travel and tourism, including destinations, airline and ground terminology, and legal responsibilities. The program also offers a pathway to the Bachelor of Tourism Management and various Hospitality-related certificates and diplomas.

Program Outline

Travel and Tourism (Bachelor of Tourism Management, Bachelor of Hotel Management)

Program Content and Structure:

#Travel and Tourism

• The program aims to equip students with foundational knowledge about travel and tourism destinations worldwide, with a particular focus on New Zealand and the Pacific region.
• Units:
• Demonstrate knowledge of the business of tourism (2 credits)
• Demonstrate knowledge of Destination New Zealand (4 credits)
• Describe the legal rights and responsibilities of employees and employers in a tourism workplace (5 credits)
• Demonstrate knowledge of airline terminology and products used in the travel industry (4 credits)
• Demonstrate knowledge of ground terminology and products used in the travel industry (4 credits)
• Demonstrate knowledge of world travel geography (3 credits)
• Demonstrate knowledge of Pacific Islands countries as tourist destinations (5 credits)
• Demonstrate knowledge of Australia as a visitor destination (5 credits)
• Demonstrate knowledge of New Zealand as a tourist destination (8 credits)
• Bachelor of Hotel Management
• Graduate Diploma in Hotel Management
• Graduate Certificate in Management - Hospitality Management
• Graduate Certificate in Hotel Management

Teaching:

• **Method: Blended Learning.

Careers:

• Potential careers in travel, tourism, hotel, or hospitality management, including:
• Travel consultant
• Tour operator
• Reservation officer
• Destination specialist
• Event coordinator
• Hotel manager

Other: