Why Study "Bachelor of Applied Hospitality and Tourism Management"

The Bachelor of Applied Hospitality and Tourism Management is a Level 7, 360-credit degree designed for students who want to build practical and managerial skills for the international hospitality and tourism industry. The programme combines tourism, hospitality, business, customer experience, hotel operations, destination management, marketing, entrepreneurship and industry-based learning. It is delivered at Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology’s Mokoia Campus in Rotorua and is suitable for students interested in careers in hotels, tourism businesses, events, travel, destination management and related service industries. The programme is currently listed with 2027 intakes on 22 February and 19 July 2027.

Key Benefits

• Qualification: Bachelor of Applied Hospitality and Tourism Management (Level 7).
• Duration: 3 years full-time; part-time study is also available.
• Total credits: 360.
• Campus: Mokoia Campus, Rotorua, New Zealand.
• Learning approach: Primarily campus-based, practical and industry-focused learning. The course includes field trips, site visits, guest experiences, hands-on activities, an internship and an industry project.
• Students develop both operational and management capabilities, rather than focusing only on theoretical tourism studies.
• The first two years focus on operational, managerial and business skills, while the final year develops entrepreneurship, innovation, branding and industry project skills.
• The programme provides exposure to both national and international tourism and hospitality environments.
• A course-related cost of NZD $300 is currently listed for industry-focused tourism and hospitality experiences such as field trips and site visits.

Program Structure

The programme consists of 360 credits over three years. The current subject structure includes:

• Year One:
  • Professionalism and Core Skills for Tourism and Hospitality
  • Introduction to the Tourism and Hospitality Industry
  • Supervisory Skills for Tourism and Hospitality
  • Showcasing Tourism, Travel, Hospitality and Gastronomy
  • Managing the Customer Experience
  • Planning and Marketing for Tourism and Hospitality Enterprise
  • Hotel Operations
  • Tourism Operating Environments
  • Food and Beverage Operations
  • The Destination Experience
• Year Two:
  • Cultural Dimensions of Tourism and Hospitality
  • Tourism and Hospitality Staff Development and Retention
  • Planning for Sustainable Tourism and Hospitality Enterprise
  • Product Development for the Tourism and Hospitality Industry
  • Introduction to Tourism and Hospitality Enterprise and Investment
  • Event Management for Tourism and Hospitality
  • Innovation in Food and Beverage
  • Impacts of Tourism and Travel
  • Hotel Management
  • Destination Management
• Year Three:
  • Entrepreneurship for the Service Sector
  • Branding and Marketing Strategies for the Hospitality Sector
  • Branding and Marketing Strategies for the Tourism Sector
  • Product Innovation and Development for the Hospitality Sector
  • Product Innovation and Development for the Tourism Sector
  • Internship
  • Industry Project

Discipline / Specialisation

The programme covers the interconnected disciplines of hospitality, tourism, travel, hotel operations, food and beverage, events, destination management, marketing and service-sector entrepreneurship.

Key areas include:

• Hospitality and hotel management
• Tourism operations and destination management
• Food and beverage operations
• Events and conferences
• Tourism and hospitality marketing
• Customer experience management
• Sustainable tourism and hospitality
• Tourism and hospitality product development
• Entrepreneurship and business development
• Branding and innovation

The current course page presents these as areas of study within the degree rather than listing separate formal majors or specialisations.

Programme Highlights

Students gain practical exposure to the tourism and hospitality sector through industry-focused experiences, field trips, site visits, guest experiences and hands-on learning. The programme also includes an internship and industry project in the final year, allowing students to connect academic learning with professional practice. The timetable currently lists classes from Monday to Thursday, generally 9:00 am to 1:00 pm, although the timetable is subject to change.

• Level of study: Level 7 Bachelor's degree
• Location: Rotorua, Mokoia Campus
• Current 2027 intakes: 22 February 2027 and 19 July 2027
• Duration: 3 years full-time
• Credits: 360
• Study mode: Full-time or part-time; the published programme information indicates campus-based study with practical and industry experiences
• International tuition fee: NZD $24,120 per year is currently listed for international students.
• 2027 domestic fees are still subject to confirmation on the course page, so students should confirm the final fee before enrolment.

Scholarships and funding: Toi Ohomai promotes a range of scholarships, but the currently listed general scholarships include eligibility restrictions and are not automatically available to international students. For example, the Toi Ohomai Study Award is specifically open to New Zealand citizens and permanent residents. International students should therefore confirm directly with the International team whether any scholarship or external funding opportunity is available to them.

Career Outcomes

Graduates can pursue employment or self-employment across hospitality, tourism and related service industries. Depending on experience and career progression, potential areas include:

• Hotel and accommodation management
• Hotel sales and marketing
• Concierge and front-desk operations
• Food and beverage management
• Restaurants and catering
• Tourism operations and ventures
• Tourism and hotel facilities management
• Event and conference planning and management
• Travel agencies
• Tourism information centres
• Reservations and ticketing
• Destination management
• Business and trade development
• Brand and value proposition management
• Owner/operator ventures
• Other service-sector and enterprise roles

Visa Requirements (International Students)

International students normally need a New Zealand Fee Paying Student Visa for full-time study. Students should obtain an Offer of Place from Toi Ohomai and provide evidence of tuition-fee payment or an acceptable funding arrangement, sufficient living funds, acceptable medical and travel insurance, and other documents required by Immigration New Zealand.

• Immigration New Zealand currently requires tertiary students to demonstrate living funds of NZD $20,000 per year, or NZD $1,667 per month where the course is shorter than one year.
• Students must also demonstrate that they can pay their tuition fees for the required period.
• Acceptable evidence can include bank statements, scholarship evidence, education loans, sponsorship or other permitted financial arrangements.
• Students from India may be asked to use the Funds Transfer Scheme depending on their circumstances and Immigration New Zealand's requirements.
• Appropriate medical and travel insurance is required for the duration of the student's stay under the student-visa conditions.
• A Fee Paying Student Visa can allow eligible students to work up to 25 hours per week during study and full-time during scheduled holidays, subject to the conditions attached to their visa.
• Immigration New Zealand recommends applying for a student visa at least three months before intended travel.

Latest Updates / Special Requirements

The Toi Ohomai course page was updated in September 2026 and currently lists the next intakes as 22 February 2027 and 19 July 2027 at Mokoia Campus, Rotorua.

• International entry generally requires an educational qualification equivalent to the required New Zealand University Entrance standard, or another accepted qualification/pathway specified by Toi Ohomai.
• International qualifications are considered for equivalence on a case-by-case basis where applicable.
• English requirement: IELTS Academic overall score of 6.0, with no band below 5.5, or an accepted alternative such as the New Zealand Certificate in English Language Level 4 with Academic Endorsement or another relevant NZQA English proficiency outcome.
• The current international course listing gives an indicative international tuition fee of NZD $24,120 per year.
• The course page states that fees for the 2027 intakes are subject to confirmation, so applicants should verify the final tuition fee before accepting their offer.
• The programme includes an internship and industry project, making industry engagement an important component of the final year.
• International students should also budget separately for accommodation, food, transport, insurance, visa costs, personal expenses and course-related costs.