The Hospitality Management major in the Bachelor of International Hospitality Management will give you in-depth knowledge of the way hospitality businesses operate. You’ll develop your decision making, organisational and strategic thinking skills while working in sustainable ways in a hospitality organisation.
 

Modules

Year 1

In Year 1, you complete eight courses that will start developing the decision making, organisational and strategic thinking skills to effectively manage hospitality entities in ways that are sustainable and people focused.
 

Complete the following Hospitality Management major courses:

• FINA502 Finance for Hospitality, Tourism and Events – A Practical Approach
• HOSP502 Applied Food and Beverage Management (Restaurant)
• HOSP503 Organisation and Human Behaviour Perspectives
• HOSP507 International Hospitality Management
• HOSP605 International Food and Beverage Management
• FINA609 Financial Decision-Making for Hospitality, Tourism and Events Industries
   

2 elective courses
You’ll automatically be pre-enrolled in your first-year courses, which include two recommended elective courses. In Semester 1, you’ll have the opportunity to choose another elective or minor or additional major courses if you prefer.
 

Year 2

In Year 2 you take the following Hospitality Management major courses:

• HOSP611 Critical Hospitality Perspectives
• TOUR606 Travel and Tourism Marketing
   

And choose one of:

• TOUR710 Tourism, Hospitality and Events in the Digital Age
• HOSP702 Hotel Management Simulation
• FINA708 Revenue Management for Hospitality, Tourism and Events Industries
   

You also need to complete additional courses in your second and third year to make up the total of 360 points you need for your degree. You can do this by:

• Option 1: studying Hospitality Management, one minor and electives
• Option 2: studying Hospitality Management and two minors
• Option 3: studying Hospitality Management and one other major (depending on your chosen second major you
• may need more than 360 points to complete your degree)
• You can talk to us about which option is best for you. You don’t need to make this choice until you’re at AUT.
   

Year 3

In Year 3, Semester 1 you take the following Hospitality Management major courses:

• HOSP704 Strategic Perspectives for Hospitality and Tourism Organisations
• HOSP716 Hospitality Innovation Competition
   

One of :

• TOUR710 Tourism, Hospitality and Events in the Digital Age
• HOSP702 Hotel Management Simulation
• FINA708 Revenue Management for Hospitality, Tourism and Events Industries
   

Plus 1 elective/minor/additional major course
 

Workplace experience
In your final semester, you complete valuable workplace experience with an organisation (this is the Hospitality Work Integrated Learning course). It’s a great opportunity to develop industry networks and make a decision on your professional career after graduation.
 

Career Outcomes

• Sales and marketing manager
• Hotel manager
• Tour operations and attractions
• National and regional tourism organizations  Restaurant entrepreneurship
   

What will I learn?

A graduate of the Bachelor of International Hospitality Management will be able to:

a) Critically analyse and evaluate information from multiple sources to generate insights and inform decision-making. (Inquiry, Research & Creativity)

b) Apply independent reasoning and reflective thinking skills to advance understanding and development. (Personal & Intellectual Autonomy)

c) Demonstrate knowledge of key issues facing hospitality organisations in relation to sustainability and society. (Knowledge/Understanding)

d) Apply skills and techniques to create hospitality experiences and manage hospitality organisations. (Skills & Application)

e) Effectively collaborate within diverse teams and groups to produce and hospitable outcomes. (Skills & Application)

f) Demonstrate an understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles and their relationship with hospitable practice. (Knowledge & Understanding; Ethical & Professional Dispositions)

g) Demonstrate an understanding of equity, hospitality ethics, professional practice and social responsibility. (Ethical & Professional Dispositions)

h) Communicate professionally and effectively using a range of methods appropriate to a variety of contexts and audiences. (Communication)

i) Plan, implement and complete an applied project. (Skills & Application; Inquiry, Research & Creativity)

In addition to achieving the broader outcomes of the Bachelor International Hospitality Management, a graduate of the Hospitality Management major will be able to:

a. Interpret financial information for decision making within the hospitality industry. (Knowledge & Understanding; Skills & Application)

b. Align food and beverage operations with organisational goals and apply skills and techniques to manage costs while creating quality customer experiences. (Knowledge & Understanding; Skills & Application)

c. Understand and apply principles of marketing for the development of hospitality products and services. (Knowledge & Understanding; Skills & Application)

d. Demonstrate future orientated thinking to formulate strategic decisions that are in line with the organisational purpose and promote sustainability. (Knowledge & Understanding; Ethical & Professional Dispositions)

e. Develop functioning teams to support the achievement of departmental and organisational objectives. (Personal & Intellectual Autonomy; Skills & Application; Ethical & Professional Dispositions)