Why Study "Master of Management (Hospitality)"

The Master of Management (Hospitality) at Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology is a Level 9 postgraduate qualification designed for students who want to develop advanced management, strategic leadership and applied research skills, with a specialist Hospitality endorsement. The programme combines advanced management theory with practical, work-based learning and is suitable for international students aiming for management and leadership careers in hospitality, tourism and related service industries.

• Level of study: Level 9, Master's Degree.
• Qualification credits: 120–240 credits, depending on the pathway.
• Main study location: Mokoia Campus, Rotorua.
• Current listed intakes: 22 February 2027 and 19 July 2027.
• Study options: Full-time and part-time study are available.
• The programme is offered as a Master of Management with a Hospitality endorsement rather than as a completely separate hospitality-only master's qualification.

Key Benefits

• Develops advanced strategic management and leadership capabilities.
• Builds knowledge across finance, human resources, operations, change management and strategic planning.
• Allows students to specialise through the Hospitality endorsement.
• Combines academic study with applied, work-based learning.
• Develops advanced research and analytical skills.
• Provides a pathway into management and leadership positions across hospitality, tourism and service industries.
• Students can choose between a coursework pathway and a coursework-and-thesis pathway depending on their academic and research goals.

Program Structure

The programme provides two main master's pathways:

• Master of Management by Coursework – 180 credits, normally 18 months full-time.
• Master of Management by Coursework and Thesis – 240 credits, normally 2 years full-time.
• A 120-credit Master of Management by Thesis pathway is also part of the wider qualification structure, although the current Hospitality course page specifically presents the 180-credit coursework and 240-credit coursework-and-thesis pathways.
• The current course page lists the following core areas:
  • Management Practice – Critical Analysis and Review
  • Strategic Human Resource Management
  • Finance for Managers
  • Operations Management
  • Change Management
  • Advanced Applied Research Proposal
  • Advanced Applied Research Project
  • Research Methodology
  • Thesis, where applicable
• For the Hospitality endorsement, students take three Hospitality endorsement papers, with two of the three needing to be from the same endorsement.
• Hospitality papers include:
  • Cultural Intelligence in the Hospitality Industry
  • Service Sector Marketing
  • Work-Integrated Project
• Most individual papers are worth 15 credits unless otherwise specified.

Discipline / Specialisation

The programme is within the Management and Commerce field, with Hospitality available as a specialist endorsement.

• Hospitality management
• Strategic management
• Human resource management
• Finance and managerial decision-making
• Operations management
• Change management
• Hospitality service-sector marketing
• Cultural intelligence in hospitality
• Work-integrated hospitality practice
• Applied management research

The Hospitality endorsement is formally recognised within the Master of Management qualification.

Programme Highlights

• Internationally relevant postgraduate management qualification at NZQF Level 9.
• Hospitality specialisation designed around management issues in the hospitality industry.
• Practical application of management theory to workplace and industry situations.
• Advanced research component for students undertaking the thesis pathway.
• Opportunity to develop leadership capabilities across hospitality and service-sector environments.
• Current course location is Mokoia Campus in Rotorua.
• Current published intakes are February and July 2027.
• The current Toi Ohomai international course listing indicates tuition fees of approximately NZD $36,270–$48,672, depending on the pathway selected.

Career Outcomes

Graduates can pursue management and leadership roles across hospitality, tourism, events and related service industries. Potential career roles identified by Toi Ohomai include:

• Hotel Manager
• Assistant Manager
• Event Manager
• Conference and Functions Manager
• Tourism Operations Manager
• Business Development Manager
• Project Manager
• Cruise Director
• Guest Relations Manager
• Resident Manager
• Night Duty Manager
• General Customer Service Industry Manager
• Business Owner

Visa Requirements (International Students)

International students normally need a New Zealand Fee Paying Student Visa when undertaking this programme in New Zealand. Students must first receive an offer of place from an approved education provider and demonstrate that they can pay their tuition fees and support themselves during their stay.

• Evidence of tuition payment or ability to pay the required tuition fees.
• Evidence of sufficient living funds. For tertiary study, Immigration New Zealand currently requires NZD $20,000 per year for students studying for one year or longer.
• Evidence of funds for outward travel from New Zealand, or a paid onward/return ticket.
• Acceptable medical and travel insurance for the period required by the visa.
• Applicants must meet health, character and genuine-study requirements.
• Immigration New Zealand may assess the applicant's previous education, study plans and financial circumstances.
• Students from India may be eligible to use the Funds Transfer Scheme where Immigration New Zealand requires it.
• A student visa can generally allow eligible students to work up to 25 hours per week during study and full-time during scheduled holidays, subject to the conditions stated on the individual visa.

Latest Updates / Special Requirements

• The current Toi Ohomai course page was updated on 8 September 2026.
• The next listed intakes are 22 February 2027 and 19 July 2027 at Mokoia Campus, Rotorua.
• English-language requirement: IELTS Academic 6.5 overall with no band below 6.0, or an accepted equivalent such as New Zealand Certificate in English Language Level 5 with Academic Endorsement or another NZQA-recognised English proficiency outcome.
• For the 180-credit coursework pathway, applicants generally need an undergraduate degree with at least a New Zealand B- average at Level 7 plus at least one year of practical/professional experience and two written references; alternative entry is available for applicants holding a suitable Bachelor Honours degree or 120-credit Level 8 postgraduate diploma. Special entry may also be considered where an applicant can demonstrate the ability to achieve the programme outcomes.
• For the 240-credit coursework-and-thesis pathway, the listed academic requirement is an undergraduate degree.
• The current international course list gives an indicative tuition-fee range of NZD $36,270–$48,672 depending on the selected pathway. Toi Ohomai notes that course-related costs are additional and that fees can change.
• The course page currently states that 2027 fees are yet to be confirmed; therefore, international students should treat the published international fee range as indicative rather than a final 2027 invoice amount.
• Toi Ohomai's general scholarship list currently does not identify a scholarship specifically attached to this Master's programme. Several listed scholarships are restricted to New Zealand citizens or permanent residents, so international applicants should check eligibility carefully rather than assume these awards apply to them.